Stripping with Apc

[Edi25]

So the other day I stripped of the wax from my buddy car with CG wash and gloss mix with there APC all clean
Is it really safe to do this on cars ?
Or is there better method people use for stripping wax?
I'm almost out of CG wash and gloss and recently purchased Hyper Wash by meguiars
Does the soap matter when it comes to mixing with APC or can I use any soap as long I mix it
I've also tried CG Clean slate but I still seem to bead on certain parts of the car

Also CG all clean is it suitable APC for stripping wax or would you guys recommend get different APC?

I'd love to hear everyone input and best solution for this
-Edi


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[custmsprty]

I personally wouldn't do it to any of my vehicles or any customers vehicles.

You can always use a cleaner wax etc to prep the surface.

[Buster906]

When I stripped the layers of wax from my truck, I used Meguiars apc. The one issue I encountered was streaks on the rubber trim around my windows. I let the apc dwell to long. I gave a rinse then a thorough high foam wash

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[PaulMys]

I would not use APC on my paint or rubber trim.

[Edi25]

When I stripped the layers of wax from my truck, I used Meguiars apc. The one issue I encountered was streaks on the rubber trim around my windows. I let the apc dwell to long. I gave a rinse then a thorough high foam wash

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How long did you let it sit ?



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[Buster906]

Less than 8 minutes

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[Edi25]

I would not use APC on my paint or rubber trim.

Don't quote me in this but I though all purpose is safe on all car surface though ?


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[Edi25]

I personally wouldn't do it to any of my vehicles or any customers vehicles.

You can always use a cleaner wax etc to prep the surface.

Any recommendations? On those type of products


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[Dr Oldz]

I do not like stripping Wax with APC. Paintwork cleansing lotion is my preferred method unless using a mechanical abrasive. There are many good brands on the market. Streaks, white spots and other horror stories have been reported using APC's. I'm also sure that most APCs will not remove 100% of today's waxes and sealants as modern chemistry in increasingly making better LSP's. But this is just my opinion and method.

[cleanmycorolla]

The only true way i know to strip the paint is by polishing, with a cleaner or actual cut polish. Wash and gloss and apc aren't really even stripping your car, they are laying a film over it. In turn that film hinders the wax and its beading.

[FUNX650]

So the other day I stripped of the wax
from my buddy car with CG wash and
gloss mix with there APC all clean
Is it really safe to do this on cars ?

Or is there better method people
use for stripping wax?

Also CG all clean is it suitable APC
for stripping wax or would you guys
recommend get different APC?

•IMO:
-Unless the Wax, on your Buddy's car,
was very close to, or at the end of its
expected life-cycle...then the APC
probably did not completely strip it.

-It's not so much the safeness and/or
the suitability factors of APCs ability
to strip Waxes, or not...

-Rather, it's that the only way to ensure
that Waxes will be totally stripped, is to
polish/abrade them away.



Bob

[custmsprty]

Any recommendations? On those type of products


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Just a side note, we have one of the greatest detailing resources on this forum in the world in Mike Phillips and I can't recall him recommending using an apc to strip old wax off of a cars finish. :props:

Here's a great product and their is a 25% off sale with free shipping today so it's the perfect time to pick it up:

BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish, prewax polish, car polish (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-gloss-enhancing-polish.html)

BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish is a remarkable finishing polish with a built-in glaze for the ultimate "wet-look." It visually reduces swirl marks while creating a deep gloss. It removes old waxes and sealants and cleans the paint's surface to prep it for a shiny coat of wax or paint sealant.

Or this, both are great products:

http://www.autogeek.net/wg2000.html

Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer is your last chance to create a memorable gloss before wax application. Wolfgang’s prewax cleanser removes old waxes and sealants, light oxidation, and paint contamination to reveal deep color and gloss.

[Edi25]

Hmm I see soo as long as I have polish with some abrasive it will remove whatever was sitting on the paint? As far (wax/sealant)
would AIO be good way remove it ? I currently own
Menzerna all I one
HD Speed
Car Pro Essence
Boss cream finishing sealant


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[WillSports3]

The only guaranteed way is to polish. A good finishing polish would remove old wax and the like, in fact any finishing polish will remove everything from your car. Basically anything with abrasives in it, including paint cleansing lotion that have just enough abrasives to remove old waxes.

[custmsprty]

Hmm I see soo as long as I have polish with some abrasive it will remove whatever was sitting on the paint? As far (wax/sealant)
would AIO be good way remove it ? I currently own
Menzerna all I one
HD Speed
Car Pro Essence
Boss cream finishing sealant


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You could. Do you have a da polisher?

Those others I posted can be used by hand or machine, they are more creamy and spread easier by hand.

PS I have all of them including the ones you mentioned above.