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    Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    Does anyone have experience with this product? I picked up the 35oz bottle of it. It smells unlike any cleaner/APC I've used before. Has an almost ammonia scent to it. It's very potent and you'll smell it for quite a while once you get a whiff of it.

    I put some in a spray bottle @ 10:1 as they suggest for pre-wash during winter. So far I've only tested it on our stove top and it cleans very well.

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    It's made to be used in a foamer, so not sure how it will be in a spray bottle.

    I've used it many times and it's a strong pre-wash and it's a good idea to top up your finish with something unless you've got a coating.

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    I’ve used it with a regular sprayer and a foamer. Both ways work well for me.

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    Griot's says they recommend it for spray bottle use too at 10:1. It's potent stuff that's for sure.

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    I've had great beading still after using itGriot's Foaming Surface Prep

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    Quote Originally Posted by Klasse Act View Post
    It's made to be used in a foamer, so not sure how it will be in a spray bottle.
    Griots sells an empty foaming surface prep spray bottle

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    The only product for me that has stripped an existing sealant was Citrol 266 and OPC. That stuff is potent too. To remove Opit-Seal, which isn't hard to do lol, I used OPC and it completely removed it.

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    I've used it just one time so far. I'm not sure what I was expecting because for some reason I wasn't impressed and turned off by it - in terms of performance. The jury is still out with me but I do plan on using it again since I have more than half-gallon left. I also have CarPro Reset, and have yet to try that one.

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    Quote Originally Posted by mwoolfso View Post
    I've used it just one time so far. I'm not sure what I was expecting because for some reason I wasn't impressed and turned off by it - in terms of performance. The jury is still out with me but I do plan on using it again since I have more than half-gallon left. I also have CarPro Reset, and have yet to try that one.
    Reset or restart?

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    Re: Griot's Foaming Surface Prep

    It streaked for me repeatedly, so I gave it away.

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