After Polish Is IPA Wipe Down Good Enough [ Vs Rewash + IPA Wipe Down]

[Fallguy007]

First time I will be applying ceramic.

Does IPA wipedown remove polish remnants/oils fully (looking at using 20% ipa wipedown solution).

Or even with a good IPA wipedown can some polish remnants/oils still linger to a certain degree.

Crazy part of me is saying to do a re-wash + ipa wipedown after polish. Sane part of me is saying quite inventing extra unnecessary steps.

[glen e]

You don’t need to rewash , an IPA wipe down will work however I would make it a 40% alcohol IPA or even 50%… That being said putting on a coating is a semi permanent experience, and only one you do once or twice in the lifetime of the car. Because of that, I would probably get the prep product made by the coating manufacturer. Carpro eraser is a good one.

[2black1s]

Without addressing coating prep in general as I have zero experience there, if I were in your shoes, with your concerns, I'd just wash the car first.

Even if it's not absolutely necessary, it certainly can't hurt and you'll have the peace-of-mind of not skipping something you think could be beneficial.

[Texchappy]

If you do rewash, (which I don’t this is strictly necessary), make sure your soap has zero remnants left behind. A lot of soaps have ‘gloss enhancers’ that I think would interfere with the coating. The IPA should remove them but it would be a fresh layer of whatever. Plus you’ll have the surfactants to deal with. Overall, I think you’re making a lot of work for no gain.

[opie]

Sane part of me is saying quite inventing extra unnecessary steps.

You just answered your own question lol

[FUNX650]

First time I will be applying ceramic.

Does IPA wipedown remove polish remnants/oils fully (looking at using 20% ipa wipedown solution).

Or even with a good IPA wipedown can some polish remnants/oils still linger to a certain degree.

Crazy part of me is saying to do a re-wash + ipa wipedown after polish. Sane part of me is saying quite inventing extra unnecessary steps.

•IMO:
(In order to have assurance of an overall
successful Ceramic Coating application):

-Follow the Ceramic Coating manufacturer’s
“prep” instructions—yes, this includes
their recommended panel-wipe.

-By doing so will take away the confusion
and/or anxiety over what products/processes
to use.


Bob

[The Guz]

First time I will be applying ceramic.

Does IPA wipedown remove polish remnants/oils fully (looking at using 20% ipa wipedown solution).

Or even with a good IPA wipedown can some polish remnants/oils still linger to a certain degree.

Crazy part of me is saying to do a re-wash + ipa wipedown after polish. Sane part of me is saying quite inventing extra unnecessary steps.

Which coating? The risk of rewashing is the potential to put back scratches into the freshly polished surface. When in doubt as a well known professional has stated to use the intended panel prep for that particular coating.

[TTQ B4U]

No need to re-wash. I don't personally use an IPA, I use more consistent and safer true panel wipe product either from the manufacturer. Something Like Optimum Paint Prep works well too though. This particular brand doesn't have any anti-static agents which could interfere so it works well. Washing will also re-introduce water into joints and trim pieces that will need fully dried prior to coating (for best results) thus as a detailer it would cost me time. YMMV though.