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AmericanMuscleCars · 11-25-2013, 07:13 PM

Hey guys I've hear about this isopropyl alcohol mixture and how it strips wax, how do I mix that? Thanks!

CamaroDreams07 · 11-25-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscleCars

Hey guys I've hear about this isopropyl alcohol mixture and how it strips wax, how do I mix that? Thanks!

Open the bottle..

You can dilute it 2:1

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Adam's Polishes · 11-25-2013, 09:39 PM

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly labeled 'rubbing alcohol' at the local store. Target, Walmart, and pretty much any place like walgreens, CVS, etc will carry some form of it. Most common is going to be at a 70% dilution already.

Avoid the scented and dyed ones... you don't need a mint scented green alcohol to strip sealant/wax.

Take the alcohol and cut with clean water in a spray bottle 1:1 or 2:1 - spray on a clean panel, wipe with a clean microfiber towel... VIOLA! Your panel has been stripped.

patternpilot · 11-25-2013, 10:01 PM

IPA
Its the best beer in the pacific northwest. Sorry, couldn't resist.

ihaveacamaro · 11-26-2013, 04:09 AM

it doesn't strip wax.... and if you don't believe me test it for yourself. Any quality wax will stay on after IPA wipedown. Rinse the area you wiped down with IPA real well with water and you will see the same beading and sheeting characteristics arise as an area that you have not used a IPA wipedown... indicating that the wipedown has essentially done nothing.

Isopropanol is a moderately polar solvent, and waxes are for the most part very non-polar. Waxes do not easily dissolve in the isopropanol meaning that doing a IPA wipedown is not taking off the wax. As you may have heard in chemistry, "like dissolves like."

IPA wipedowns are great at removing polishing oils however and prepping a surface to be oil free.

Adam's Polishes · 11-26-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

IPA
Its the best beer in the pacific northwest. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Cheers to that

Adam's Polishes · 11-26-2013, 11:22 AM

My personal favorite:

CamaroDreams07 · 11-26-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Adams

My personal favorite:

Great taste

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Minge · 11-26-2013, 07:14 PM

When hopslam comes out it is like a national holiday for me. I buy five cases at least, I am a giant beer snob and hopslam is like the holy grail of beers IMHO.

Sorry for the off topic

Adam's Polishes · 11-27-2013, 10:35 AM

I bought 4 cases last year. Gotta drink them fast though, IPAs don't age the best.

I just found a single one hidden in the back of the fridge last night. WIN!

/threadjack

AmericanMuscleCars · 11-27-2013, 05:03 PM

How did I not see this coming lol

Stock Boy · 11-27-2013, 05:10 PM

I LOVE Bell's Hopslam! I'm also a huge Dogfish IPA fan. Note for the OP, these beers contain "ethyl" alcohol, not "isopropyl" so don't strip your wax with them.

its a syn · 11-27-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stock Boy

I LOVE Bell's Hopslam! I'm also a huge Dogfish IPA fan. Note for the OP, these beers contain "ethyl" alcohol, not "isopropyl" so don't strip your wax with them.

No, but it'll be a lot more fun!!!

Minge · 11-27-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Adams

I bought 4 cases last year. Gotta drink them fast though, IPAs don't age the best.

I just found a single one hidden in the back of the fridge last night. WIN!

/threadjack

I still have about 15 left from last January are they as good as they were nine months ago no but they are still darn tasty. Every year this beer gets more hyped and goes faster and faster off the store shelves. I am lucky to have a local brewer called surly brewers they have a beer called abrasive that is a double IPA that is fabulous if you can find it in your neck of the woods give it a try you will not be disappointed.

11-25-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Whats IPA? Hey guys I've hear about this isopropyl alcohol mixture and how it strips wax, how do I mix that? Thanks!

11-25-2013, 10:01 PM	#4
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	IPA Its the best beer in the pacific northwest. Sorry, couldn't resist. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

11-26-2013, 04:09 AM	#5
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	it doesn't strip wax.... and if you don't believe me test it for yourself. Any quality wax will stay on after IPA wipedown. Rinse the area you wiped down with IPA real well with water and you will see the same beading and sheeting characteristics arise as an area that you have not used a IPA wipedown... indicating that the wipedown has essentially done nothing. Isopropanol is a moderately polar solvent, and waxes are for the most part very non-polar. Waxes do not easily dissolve in the isopropanol meaning that doing a IPA wipedown is not taking off the wax. As you may have heard in chemistry, "like dissolves like." IPA wipedowns are great at removing polishing oils however and prepping a surface to be oil free. __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

11-25-2013, 09:39 PM	#3
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly labeled 'rubbing alcohol' at the local store. Target, Walmart, and pretty much any place like walgreens, CVS, etc will carry some form of it. Most common is going to be at a 70% dilution already. Avoid the scented and dyed ones... you don't need a mint scented green alcohol to strip sealant/wax. Take the alcohol and cut with clean water in a spray bottle 1:1 or 2:1 - spray on a clean panel, wipe with a clean microfiber towel... VIOLA! Your panel has been stripped.

11-26-2013, 11:22 AM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	My personal favorite:

11-26-2013, 07:14 PM	#9
Minge Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 279	When hopslam comes out it is like a national holiday for me. I buy five cases at least, I am a giant beer snob and hopslam is like the holy grail of beers IMHO. Sorry for the off topic

11-27-2013, 10:35 AM	#10
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	I bought 4 cases last year. Gotta drink them fast though, IPAs don't age the best. I just found a single one hidden in the back of the fridge last night. WIN! /threadjack

11-27-2013, 05:03 PM	#11
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	How did I not see this coming lol

11-27-2013, 05:10 PM	#12
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 479	I LOVE Bell's Hopslam! I'm also a huge Dogfish IPA fan. Note for the OP, these beers contain "ethyl" alcohol, not "isopropyl" so don't strip your wax with them.