Quick/easy way to strip waxes and sealants

[Paul A.]

Don't forget that your pads load up with residue when cutting off a previous LSP. I always use more pads when trying to cut off previous sealants and especially coatings.

A lot of times there are very robust sealants and coatings that inhibit actual paint correction of the paint for 2 reasons...they clog up your pads AND have a pretty substantial bond with the paint.

My approach is a 3 step process, 1. Chemical wipedown first 2. Cutting with a GOOD ABRASIVE product (and frequent pad cleans and change outs) and 3. A final chemical wipedown.

I do all that before I attempt correction.

[CleanIT]

"To achieve the expected results and durability associated with Bilt Hamber's range of sealants and waxes it is necessary to properly clean the surfaces to be treated first. Bilt Hamber cleanser-fluid is the perfect product for this task, as it flushes the surface pores of painted finishes, removing former last step product residues and embedded grime with ease. Being naphtha-based, it's less harsh than its alcohol-based rivals, yet much more effective, as evidenced by its ability to dissolve tar spots. Moreover, because it doesn't flash off as quickly, it's also far nicer to use."

[Silly Rabbit]

I have a buddy that does this as a living, much like alot of you guys here, and I was in his shop when he was doing a detail. Many of you may know what he was using, he sprayed the car in an acid type product. Omg, his shop was like a chemical minefield, not only was it a difference in breathing in there, my eyes were feeling it. I think it stripped alot of stuff off, lol.

[chilly]

Don't forget that your pads load up with residue when cutting off a previous LSP. I always use more pads when trying to cut off previous sealants and especially coatings.

A lot of times there are very robust sealants and coatings that inhibit actual paint correction of the paint for 2 reasons...they clog up your pads AND have a pretty substantial bond with the paint.

My approach is a 3 step process, 1. Chemical wipedown first 2. Cutting with a GOOD ABRASIVE product (and frequent pad cleans and change outs) and 3. A final chemical wipedown.

I do all that before I attempt correction.

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I have a buddy that does this as a living, much like alot of you guys here, and I was in his shop when he was doing a detail. Many of you may know what he was using, he sprayed the car in an acid type product. Omg, his shop was like a chemical minefield, not only was it a difference in breathing in there, my eyes were feeling it. I think it stripped alot of stuff off, lol.

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[Larry A]

Mineral Spirits.

[Prange]

Prepsol.