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WRAPT C5Z06
02-13-2010, 06:25 PM
I've been machine polishing for a few months now. For the past 3 1/2 months I thought I was doing great! Until, I decided to start doing IPA wipe downs to determine my progress....and.......:eek: :eek: !!! I might be stating the obvious, but for the n00bs out there, make sure you do an IPA wipe down to see how things are working for you. :dblthumb2:
Mirror Detailing
02-13-2010, 07:59 PM
Or just dont use filler products. I always try to track down information on products to make sure they do not feel, that way you now your not filling vs. actually removing.
WRAPT C5Z06
02-13-2010, 08:04 PM
Or just dont use filler products. I always try to track down information on products to make sure they do not feel, that way you now your not filling vs. actually removing.
Do M105/205 fill?
Rsurfer
02-13-2010, 08:43 PM
Or just dont use filler products. I always try to track down information on products to make sure they do not feel, that way you now your not filling vs. actually removing.Most polishes don't fill, most glazes fill. Most polishes do leave some polishing oils, so an IPA wipe down will give you the true finish.
Rsurfer
02-13-2010, 08:44 PM
Do M105/205 fill?No, but they do leave some oils, so do an IPA wipe down.
Grizzly
02-13-2010, 09:27 PM
What fills like crazy? any certain product to just avoid altogether?
ASPHALT ROCKET
02-13-2010, 09:43 PM
What fills like crazy? any certain product to just avoid altogether?

All polishes fill because of the oils. If you do not do an IPA wipedown pretty much all your polishes will "fill".
Rsurfer
02-13-2010, 09:43 PM
What fills like crazy? any certain product to just avoid altogether?
AIO usually fills.
LincolnZephyr2006
02-13-2010, 11:37 PM
So does some 3M products like swirl remover...
BobbyG
02-14-2010, 07:10 AM
No, but they do leave some oils, so do an IPA wipe down.

This is the reason that I do an IPA wipe down after paint correction. I want to be certain that the next step bonds to the paint and any oils left behind can cause problems.
elk42
02-14-2010, 08:36 AM
Where do you guys get your IPA? local stores i assume. thanks.
bmw5541
02-14-2010, 09:29 AM
Where do you guys get your IPA? local stores i assume. thanks.

Any drug store, Wally World, Walgreens, CVS, etc. It is a commonly used prodct.
02blackout
02-14-2010, 09:36 AM
I've been machine polishing for a few months now. For the past 3 1/2 months I thought I was doing great! Until, I decided to start doing IPA wipe downs to determine my progress....and.......:eek: :eek: !!! I might be stating the obvious, but for the n00bs out there, make sure you do an IPA wipe down to see how things are working for you. :dblthumb2:
Good to hear! When I polished my car with the PC, I QDd between steps..... This was before I even heard of IPA making its way into auto detail :P But I already have my 32oz 50/50 91% IPA bottle ready to go for use in a week or two! 18th bday and two paydays, boy my AG order is gunna be fat.


Where do you guys get your IPA? local stores i assume. thanks.
Isopropyl Alcohol. 16oz for like $2 at Walgreens.
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vegasdenali
02-14-2010, 11:03 AM
Thanks for posting this. I have only polished a couple of times and did not know about IPA wipe downs! But I'm getting ready to polish again so this is perfect timing
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vegasdenali
02-14-2010, 11:23 AM
Also, although I don't have a ton of experience, I have read a lot and it seems strange that no polish product description page or instructional video that I have seen on AG has mentioned this???

I'm not criticizing because I think this site is great but just suggesting that, if this is common practice, it would be good to see this step mentioned and explained more on AG.