Quickest way to remove BFWD before winterizing

**onlycodered** · 10-04-2011, 08:11 AM

Hey all,

I'm going to be winterizing my car in a bit and I'd like to know what the quickest and easiest route would be to remove my current one layer of BFWD that I've had on for 2-3 months.

I'll be applying another two coats of BFWD and possibly top it off with Collinite 845 (if I can scrounge up for more cash to pick some up). I have Optimum Power Clean arriving in a few days and I also have P21S Total Auto Wash. Wondering if I could remove the current LSP with these?

My issue is that on the weekends it's either raining or I'm working on someone else's car so I only have a window of a couple hours after work during the work week in order to winterize my car.

Any ideas? Thanks guys!

**FASTFRED** · 10-04-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by onlycodered

Hey all,

I'm going to be winterizing my car in a bit and I'd like to know what the quickest and easiest route would be to remove my current one layer of BFWD that I've had on for 2-3 months.

I'll be applying another two coats of BFWD and possibly top it off with Collinite 845 (if I can scrounge up for more cash to pick some up). I have Optimum Power Clean arriving in a few days and I also have P21S Total Auto Wash. Wondering if I could remove the current LSP with these?

My issue is that on the weekends it's either raining or I'm working on someone else's car so I only have a window of a couple hours after work during the work week in order to winterize my car.

Any ideas? Thanks guys!

You could clay bar the car that would remove the sealant.

**alko** · 10-04-2011, 08:45 AM

I'm getting ready to winterize my car this weekend. I'll probably be washing with Dawn and then claying the car. I think that will suffice.

**Setec Astronomy** · 10-04-2011, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by onlycodered

I have Optimum Power Clean arriving in a few days and I also have P21S Total Auto Wash. Wondering if I could remove the current LSP with these?

Either of those would be fine, or the clay suggestion. Or simply do an IPA wipedown after your wash. Clay is always a reasonable idea before applying LSP--just make sure you do some sort of cleaning step to remove the clay lube before your important winter prep.

**tuscarora dave** · 10-04-2011, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by onlycodered

My issue is that on the weekends it's either raining or I'm working on someone else's car so I only have a window of a couple hours after work during the work week in order to winterize my car.

Any ideas? Thanks guys!

I have the same dilemma preventing me from doing the work on my own car. Luckily I have this coming weekend unscheduled and the weather is finally looking great so my car is getting a PO85RD finish polishing and a coat of Opti-Coat 2.0

With 3 months of weather and wear already on your current coat of BFWD claying should be all that it needed to remove the rest of it.

**RaskyR1** · 10-04-2011, 10:56 AM

Wash, clay if needed, then use a pre-wax cleaner.

May not be the quickest, but it's the best method IMO and it will leave you paint looking better too.

**galaxy** · 10-04-2011, 12:37 PM

Or clay and a quick once-over with M205 on a non-aggressive pad. Nice and noticeable what a quick once-ove with the polish does. Plus it will definately accomplish your goal.

I actually just did te same thing...wanted to do my winter routine while it's still nice...two layers of BFWD and topped with XMT 180. Don't know why I have the uncontrollable urge to top BFWD with anything at all; I just can't control it, LOL!

**truckbutt** · 10-04-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by onlycodered

Hey all,

I'm going to be winterizing my car in a bit and I'd like to know what the quickest and easiest route would be to remove my current one layer of BFWD that I've had on for 2-3 months.

Do a wipe down with Klean Strip - Prep All. Appy your new BFWD. That is your quickest and easiest. I avoid IPA. It can damage paint. If you want to spend some more time and improve the surface first, use a finishing pad and P085RD before the wipedown.

**onlycodered** · 10-04-2011, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by truckbutt

Do a wipe down with Klean Strip - Prep All. Appy your new BFWD. That is your quickest and easiest. I avoid IPA. It can damage paint. If you want to spend some more time and improve the surface first, use a finishing pad and P085RD before the wipedown.

Best suggestion yet! Can't wait to try Klean Strip. Just picked some up. I'm assuming I shouldn't dilute it?

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**Old Pirate** · 10-04-2011, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by FASTFRED

You could clay bar the car that would remove the sealant.

Originally Posted by alko

I'm getting ready to winterize my car this weekend. I'll probably be washing with Dawn and then claying the car. I think that will suffice.

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Either of those would be fine, or the clay suggestion. Or simply do an IPA wipedown after your wash. Clay is always a reasonable idea before applying LSP--just make sure you do some sort of cleaning step to remove the clay lube before your important winter prep.

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

Wash, clay if needed, then use a pre-wax cleaner.

May not be the quickest, but it's the best method IMO and it will leave you paint looking better too.

These are will do the job your looking for.