Recommendation for "Paint Preparation" Product?

[tenorplayer23]

Have seen chemical products described for "paint preparation" prior to polishing or LSP, if already prepared?

Any suggestions about which line works well and the appropriate prep-step sequence to use then with?

Appreciate the feedback.

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[nitro78]

i use these often, especially before applying carnaubas. my fave is p21s but i have the wolfgang and it works quite well.

[ryandamartini]

are you talking about the cleansing type agents?

Pinnacle cleansing lotion. wolfgang prepolish stuff, etc.. ?

[Rsurfer]

Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion, use it after polishing and before waxing.

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

I use a paint cleaner after washing my vette, before waxing. If I am doing a detail I just do an IPA wipedown before applying my lsp.

[ScottB]

P21S GEPC or Pinnacle Paintwork Lotion

[Lowprofile]

:iagree:

Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion. This stuff is amazing. My go to pre-cleaner.

[Emile]

Hey how do you guys know when a paintwork cleanser is ready to be buffed out?

I have Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer and the finger swipe test doesn't seem to work on it. I like to apply by hand to the entire vehicle and then buff it all off, maybe giving it 15-20 minutes of "sit time" in case the glaze fillers need some time to work.

[keke1987]

no it's a wipe on wipe off product no need to wait

[Rsurfer]

Hey how do you guys know when a paintwork cleanser is ready to be buffed out?

I have Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer and the finger swipe test doesn't seem to work on it. I like to apply by hand to the entire vehicle and then buff it all off, maybe giving it 15-20 minutes of "sit time" in case the glaze fillers need some time to work.Did you find it hard to remove after 20 min.?

[nitro78]

Hey how do you guys know when a paintwork cleanser is ready to be buffed out?

I have Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer and the finger swipe test doesn't seem to work on it. I like to apply by hand to the entire vehicle and then buff it all off, maybe giving it 15-20 minutes of "sit time" in case the glaze fillers need some time to work.

i dont have any problems with my wolfgang ppcl drying in that time frame. perhaps your applying too much or it is very humid? removal by the way is why i prefer the p21s, its just a little easier to remove than the wolfgang imo

[Emile]

Did you find it hard to remove after 20 min.?

Nope, the product is easy to buff off and time (or lack of time) doesn't seem to change that.

Thanks for the responses.