CarPro Eraser vs. Menz Top Inspection

[tenblade2001]

Is one better?

[Souldetailer]

Yes

[MDX Detailing]

Yes

Which one?

[FUNX650]

•Menzerna Top Inspection...$20 for 16oz.
-Water-based; non-flammable
-Has no silicones or fillers to leave behind.
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•CarPro Eraser.....................$15 for 16oz.
Contains:
-Isopropyl Alcohol... < 30%
-Dionized water... > 60%
-Sodium lauryl ether sulfate...1%-3%
-Odor additive...1% (proprietary)

According to CarPro:
Leaves some surfactant film behind
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•Alternatives
(some are less expensive than Menz TI and Eraser) :
-3M Prep Solvent
-DuPont PrepSol
-Wurth Clean Solve
-Optimum Power Clean (@2:1)


Bob

[Avi@CarPro]

•Menzerna Top Inspection...$20 for 16oz.
-Water-based; non-flammable
-Has no silicones or fillers to leave behind.
____________________________________________

•CarPro Eraser.....................$15 for 16oz.
Contains:
-Isopropyl Alcohol... < 30%
-Dionized water... > 60%
-Sodium lauryl ether sulfate...1%-3%
-Odor additive...1% (proprietary)

According to CarPro:
Leaves some surfactant film behind
____________________________________________

•Alternatives
(some are less expensive than Menz TI and Eraser) :
-3M Prep Solvent
-DuPont PrepSol
-Wurth Clean Solve
-Optimum Power Clean (@2:1)


Bob

Eraser doesnt leave anything behind! the small percent SLES is to break the oil residues from the polish, lift them up, the alcohol wipes all together from surface after.

[FUNX650]

Eraser doesnt leave anything behind! the small percent SLES is to break the oil residues from the polish, lift them up, the alcohol wipes all together from surface after.

Oh well:
One day it does; next day it doesn't...

Why must we be put through these
types of never ending battles?


Bob

[DogRescuer]

Oh well:
One day it does; next day it doesn't...

Why must we be put through these
types of never ending battles?


Bob

Because some guys just want to hear (see) themselves talk.

[Audios S6]

Eraser doesnt leave anything behind! the small percent SLES is to break the oil residues from the polish, lift them up, the alcohol wipes all together from surface after.

Avi, can you please explain this copy from one of Carpro's US retailers? Are these anti-static components left behind? Do they modify the surface charge without leaving a residue? Are they functioning in some other manner?

Eraser also has anti-static components to resist dusting after wiping. The paint will stay dust-free while you’re in the process of applying Cquartz so you don’t have to keep re-cleaning panel by panel.

[Avi@CarPro]

Avi, can you please explain this copy from one of Carpro's US retailers? Are these anti-static components left behind? Do they modify the surface charge without leaving a residue? Are they functioning in some other manner?

Eraser also has anti-static components to resist dusting after wiping. The paint will stay dust-free while you’re in the process of applying Cquartz so you don’t have to keep re-cleaning panel by panel.

The anti static agent is very temporary and doesnt last long over the surface , no residues left, its only to eliminate the static electricity build up over the surface , thats why its no problem to use the Eraser prior to Cquartz or any other coating , wax even as well. HTH

[Kamakaz1961]

Top Inspection is more of an IPA wipe down. I use it to clean and prep for sealant/wax. IT IS NOT a QD or a spray wax. As for Carpro Eraser I have never used it so I cannot comment on it.

If you are looking at Top Inspection as a QD or Spray Wax...do not use it. Definitely look else where. Top Inspection is a great IPA substitute. No need to guess the alcohol content.

I use Top Inspection as my goto cleaner/prep for sealant/wax after I have compounded and Polished.