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pony · 01-20-2013, 10:44 PM

As the title states, i'm kind of wondering about the next step in polishing. First the facts;

1. The car was originally hand polished and waxed with mothers wax. This was done before I knew I was getting a PC DA polisher. (I'll never go back to hand after experiencing a DA polisher

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2. The Car has now been polished with Blackfire SRC finishing polish and it looks very very good. This is where it's currently at.

I plan on now finishing with the Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant.

1. Should I or do I need to wipe down the surface with a IPA mix prior to the sealant to remove any polish AND more importantly any residual Mothers wax in the areas that didn't get hit with the polish? I'm just afraid of re-scratching the surface even with a micro fiber towel. I'm also thinking I may "water spot" the surface during this process.

2. Or should I just go for it knowing that 98% of the surface has had the wax removed through the polishing process and that the BFWD sealant may bond OK in the very small areas that did not get hit with the DA polisher?

In hind site, I probably should have wiped down the entire car with IPA prior to the polishing stage. Sorry for the long ramblings, but any recommendations will be appreciated.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-20-2013, 11:19 PM

I've always been a big believer in the IPA wipe. However they say that blackfire is somehow meant to work together, so I would skip it in your case. Todd or Roshan would be able to explain that better. They're more technicians than I am.

The reason why I like the ipa wipe is that it removes any oils or fillers left behind by the polish so that you can truly see if you've achieved perfection. You'd be surprised how often polishes can fill minor swirls. I always do it, but that's just me.

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charlietuna · 01-21-2013, 10:30 AM

cd07 could you tell us what brand of IPA wipe you use?

CamaroDreams07 · 01-21-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

cd07 could you tell us what brand of IPA wipe you use?

Hmm. Well IPA is just isopropyl alcohol. It's not a brand of anything. Just get some alcohol from Walmart or wherever, I usually dilute 1:1 with water in a spray bottle. Spritz a panel and wipe off with a microfiber.

pony · 01-21-2013, 02:42 PM

Talked with Todd, and feels I can "go for it"

Worst case senerio, is the BFWD sealant will not adhere quite as well in the very few places the polish didn't remove the existing wax. Can't wait to get the sealant on now.

charlietuna · 01-21-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Hmm. Well IPA is just isopropyl alcohol. It's not a brand of anything. Just get some alcohol from Walmart or wherever, I usually dilute 1:1 with water in a spray bottle. Spritz a panel and wipe off with a microfiber.

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ihaveacamaro · 01-21-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

Thank you something I may not have to hide from the bride

You can get 91% Rubbing alcohol for a dollar or two at walmart. Dilute it to 25% or 50% by adding water and you have some really cheap and effective IPA!

01-20-2013, 10:44 PM	#1
pony Drives: 2011 2SS Convert; Color RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 722	Pre-Sealant IPA wipe or go for it?? As the title states, i'm kind of wondering about the next step in polishing. First the facts; 1. The car was originally hand polished and waxed with mothers wax. This was done before I knew I was getting a PC DA polisher. (I'll never go back to hand after experiencing a DA polisher) 2. The Car has now been polished with Blackfire SRC finishing polish and it looks very very good. This is where it's currently at. I plan on now finishing with the Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant. 1. Should I or do I need to wipe down the surface with a IPA mix prior to the sealant to remove any polish AND more importantly any residual Mothers wax in the areas that didn't get hit with the polish? I'm just afraid of re-scratching the surface even with a micro fiber towel. I'm also thinking I may "water spot" the surface during this process. 2. Or should I just go for it knowing that 98% of the surface has had the wax removed through the polishing process and that the BFWD sealant may bond OK in the very small areas that did not get hit with the DA polisher? In hind site, I probably should have wiped down the entire car with IPA prior to the polishing stage. Sorry for the long ramblings, but any recommendations will be appreciated.

01-20-2013, 11:19 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I've always been a big believer in the IPA wipe. However they say that blackfire is somehow meant to work together, so I would skip it in your case. Todd or Roshan would be able to explain that better. They're more technicians than I am. The reason why I like the ipa wipe is that it removes any oils or fillers left behind by the polish so that you can truly see if you've achieved perfection. You'd be surprised how often polishes can fill minor swirls. I always do it, but that's just me. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

01-21-2013, 10:30 AM	#3
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	cd07 could you tell us what brand of IPA wipe you use? __________________ Laus Deo

01-21-2013, 02:42 PM	#5
pony Drives: 2011 2SS Convert; Color RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 722	Talked with Todd, and feels I can "go for it" Worst case senerio, is the BFWD sealant will not adhere quite as well in the very few places the polish didn't remove the existing wax. Can't wait to get the sealant on now.