Do I need to use IA in my first detail?

[TCB]

So I am getting ready to do my first legit detail on my car this weekend and I thought I had it pretty much planned out in my head.

wash..clay..rinse & dry with MF...mxt360..nattys blue

But then I started reading about using isopropyl alcohol (IA). Since all the previous waxings have been 1 step processes with low grade wax would it be beneficial for me to use IA or will the clay pretty mcuh strip off all the old wax?

Thanks

[alban61]

Claying, should strip the old stuff.

[bambo2888]

you should be fine with the clay bar, maybe conider some DAWN with the soap...

[orngez]

claybar and polishing will sluff off all the old wax...its mostly Zaino-heads that started the whole ipa/dawn wash trend...never found it necessary....its only real use it to just give a final wipedown after polishing if you are going to apply a sealant (and i have never really found in necessary - mostly used if you are a perfectionist)....xmt360 is a product that makes this step counter-productive...an ipa wipe down after polishing with xmt360 would strip the sealant it leaves behind...

[TCB]

Thanks!

[CalgaryDetail]

i dont ever use an IA.water mix and have never had any ill effect. Its a step some people choose to do but by no means is it needed

[ScottB]

I use it to test areas of polishing to make sure the fillers are not hiding the swirls versus removing. Its up to you ....