Wax stripping question

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Wax stripping question

I didn't know if diluted APC, APC+, or SuperDegreaser would be a better way to achieve that goal.

It's not.

As already posted, if your goal is to create a beautiful finish, instead of chemically stripping the paint which means wiping it with a degreaser, which isn't going to create beauty, instead simply rub the paint down using a simple but effective product like Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner.

Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner




Just the act of rubbing a smooth creamy lotion that is formulated to gently clean the surface will not only clean the surface but it will also remove any previously applied wax and have a "polishing effect"

Follow that with one or two more steps where your applying some kind of paint care product and you'll have this polishing effect take place 2-3 times to the paint.

This cumulative steps work to create a smooth, clear, glossy surface which results in a show car finish.

Wiping paint with a degreaser doesn't create beauty. It's working backwards in the paint polishing process, not moving forward towards the goal.

Your paint, your time you can approach your car however you want, but it's important that everyone that reads this into the future is in no way confused as to the benefits of using the right product for the job if their goal is to create beauty, not merely strip wax off the paint.

Hope this helps...

[Bert31]

Re: Wax stripping question

When applying Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, do you apply and buff off one section at a time or can you apply it all over the car then buff off afterwards?

Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner sounds similar to the Mirror Glaze Medellian products.

What about a case where you will be using touch up paint on some areas. In those specific areas would you want to completely strip down to the clear so the touch up will adhere to the surface?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Wax stripping question

When applying Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, do you apply and buff off one section at a time or can you apply it all over the car then buff off afterwards?

It is recommended to do a section at at time because if the product dries it can be more difficult to wipe off. If you have a high skill level, years of experience and are not over-using the product so that it's real thick you could apply to the entire car and then wipe off all at once. Just understand the above criteria, (high skill level, experience, product is not too thick on the surface).

Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner sounds similar to the Mirror Glaze Medallion products.

There were 3 products in the Medallion Line, one was a paint cleaner called Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner. You would use the Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner in the same way you use the Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner.

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What about a case where you will be using touch up paint on some areas. In those specific areas would you want to completely strip down to the clear so the touch up will adhere to the surface?

Yes. Clean the area as best as you can before applying touch-up paint using whatever means you can, Isopropyl Alcohol, Mineral Spirits, Wax & Grease Remover, etc.

[CAShine]

Re: Wax stripping question

You could just clay bar the car. That would strip the paint as well as an bonded dirt and etc.

[glenndale]

Re: Wax stripping question

Do we really need to strip the wax for new application of wax? I know that its a good to prep the paint so that If you put new coat of wax its fresh, but in my case, I already put wax on my car, now I have to wait for the wax to be gone before I can wax again, my question is is it ok to just apply new wax over it every month for a boost? or it is recommended that you have to prep and strip the wax before you can put a new coat of wax? Im thinking of this because I realy dont have time to every month to strip my wax using paint cleaner....

[Bert31]

Re: Wax stripping question

Do we really need to strip the wax for new application of wax? I know that its a good to prep the paint so that If you put new coat of wax its fresh, but in my case, I already put wax on my car, now I have to wait for the wax to be gone before I can wax again, my question is is it ok to just apply new wax over it every month for a boost? or it is recommended that you have to prep and strip the wax before you can put a new coat of wax? Im thinking of this because I realy dont have time to every month to strip my wax using paint cleaner....

You don't need to strip the wax everytime you want to reapply, I just do it about twice year at the recommendation of the guy who owns the Mirror Glaze franchise in Louisville who recommends stripping the sealant and cleaning the paint thoroughly twice a year.

While I don't strip the sealant before reapplying everytime, I do like to do a light claying before reapplying my sealant. It just makes sense to me to remove the contaminants before applying a sealant over them.

[Murr1525]

Re: Wax stripping question

If you are sure that the paint is clean, such as no heavy contaminants that can be drug around, then you can just wash and wax over your existing wax.

But if the car has seen some heavier dirt, etc, then it may be best to do the cleaning, or even claying steps to get the surface back to contaminant free.

Remember you are just worried about the surface being clean so you dont drag things around on the paint. If some kind of wax survives the cleaning and claying, great, leave it there, it is doing a good job.