Alcohol wipe down question

**Sonic Fury** · 10-30-2008, 10:44 PM

Just a quick question. After polishing an area on the car, do you spray the 50/50 iso over the polish then wipe or opposite?

**TOGWT** · 10-31-2008, 05:28 AM

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA): [Chemical Formula: (CH3)2 CHOH, Proper Name: Isopropanol]

Isopropyl alcohol contains approx. 70% isopropyl alcohol, is a colourless liquid with a pleasant odour. It is highly flammable and is found in alcohol sponges, cleaning agents, and rubbing alcohol (although some rubbing alcohols contain ethanol and / or oil) and is a good disinfectant.

Used in various dilutions it is used for removing adhesive residue, as a solvent for petroleum type stains. An IPA wipe-down is used after polishing to check the paint surface for any surface imperfections not removed by polishing. Fill a fine misting spray bottle with a 1:1 Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) / distilled water solution spray the paint surface, leave it to dwell for 30-45 seconds, agitate before wiping the paint surface with a clean, dry 100% cotton towel

With 70% strength isopropyl alcohol in order to obtain a 1:1 ratio (50/50 % mixture) use 2 parts alcohol to 1 part distilled water (See relevant sections for usage and dilution used.) Mix solution in a spray bottle, spray onto clean paint surface, and wipe off with a micro fibre towel.

After the paint surface has been subjected to a chemical cleaning its protective layer (s) have been removed and the paint surface left without protection, so it is very important that a wax or polymer protection be applied immediately.

**robb01** · 10-31-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Sonic Fury

Just a quick question. After polishing an area on the car, do you spray the 50/50 iso over the polish then wipe or opposite?

Your correct, you wipe after you polish to see any remaining marring

**budman3** · 10-31-2008, 10:08 AM

If you have polish that is like cement to remove, you can use the alcohol and water mixture to aid in product removal...

**TSIFREAK** · 10-31-2008, 12:37 PM

What about using a IPA wipe down to remove old wax before applying new? Doing so would give the new wax or sealant a better bonding surface to provide longer lasting protection