IPA wipedown

[jerber1]

Why is it bad to have too much alcohol in your IPA wipedown after polishing?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

It's not bad per say. IPA tends to be grabby and will marr/scratch soft paint when wiping off. Eraser helps with lubrication, but glass wow is the best I've used.

[allenk4]

Isopropyl Alcohol in higher concentrations can damage paint & trim

Opinions on what strength is appropriate vary.

[trekkeruss]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...n-results.html

From the above article: "(The Chemists) recommendation was for approximately a 10% dilution of IPA to water solution. The reason for this recommendation besides their chemistry background, is that a strong solution of IPA can stain and even soften some clear coat paints."

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