The benefits of a light paint cleaner, cleansing lotion or pre-wax cleaner

[TheGLL]

Great write-up Mike!

Question....
Is Dodo Juice Need For Speed Cleaner Wax considered a paint cleaner ?

Because I would like to use it to clean my paint, than add a coat of Klasse sealant and a coat of Collinite 845 wax.

Thanks.

[Mike Phillips]

Great write-up Mike!

Question....
Is Dodo Juice Need For Speed Cleaner Wax considered a paint cleaner ?

Because I would like to use it to clean my paint, than add a coat of Klasse sealant and a coat of Collinite 845 wax.

Thanks.

Technically it's a cleaner/wax...

Lots of people use cleaner/waxes as paint cleaners...

It's all good...

[TheGLL]

Technically it's a cleaner/wax...

Lots of people use cleaner/waxes as paint cleaners...

It's all good...

Great, thank you!

[AndrewBall]

is it still necessary to use a paint cleanser or pre wax cleaner prior to applying a sealant if you just Compounded and Polished?

i dont have any in my tool bag right now but i was thinking i should grab some Pinnacle Paint Work Cleansing Lotion.

[Mike Phillips]

is it still necessary to use a paint cleanser or pre wax cleaner prior to applying a sealant if you just Compounded and Polished?

No.

It's an either/or situation.

i dont have any in my tool bag right now but i was thinking i should grab some Pinnacle Paint Work Cleansing Lotion.

It works really well and is easy to use and wipe off.

How to clay, clean and wax paint by hand with Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion and Pinnacle Signature Series II Carnauba Paste Wax

[OZD 35]

Our Pre-Wax Cleaner can be used with a DA. I'd suggest a polishing pad (a white Lake Country, which is what I use, as a point of reference).

We don't recommend Scratch Remover with a machine.

In both cases, there is a better choice in our consumer line for machine use - our 08616 Power Polish. It's made for use with a DA or rotary. Of course, AutoGeek stocks it:

Mothers Power Polish

Hope this helps.

Does anyone know what speed to use when using this product??? I'm using a Griot's DA.

[forrest@mothers]

Which product? Pre-Wax Cleaner or PowerPolish?

If Pre-Wax Cleaner, start out at about a 2 or 3 to spread, then run it up to its highest setting for a few passes back and forth.

Be sure to stop the machine fully before lifting it off the paint surface to prevent slinging.

PowerPolish would be in the same manner, but you can run the passes back and forth longer on the high settings, giving the product more time to work. Since Pre-Wax Cleaner wasn't really made for use with a machine, it will haze quicker, cutting down on useable time.

[OZD 35]

Sorry...

I'll be using the pre wax cleaner.

[indianaryan]

So what I got out of this is that it's best to use a paint cleaner or polisher before each instance of applying a wax/sealant, correct? Say I apply a sealant every 3-4 months, is it necessary to prepare the paint each time this is done?

[Mike Phillips]

First since this was your first post...

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

So what I got out of this is that it's best to use a paint cleaner or polisher before each instance of applying a wax/sealant, correct? Say I apply a sealant every 3-4 months, is it necessary to prepare the paint each time this is done?

If your car is a daily driver and not parked inside a garage or some kind of cover, then if you wait for 3-4 months to apply the next coat of wax then "yes" it's a good idea to use some kind of polish or paint cleaner to perfectly prepare the paint for application of wax or a paint sealant.

Or use a cleaner/wax, which will clean the paint, polish the paint and leave it sealed and protected at the same time.

If the car is a daily driver and parked out side all or most of the time you should also inspect it to see if it needs to be clayed...


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