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Stripping Wax?
- Thread starter GS4_Fiend
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TSC17 said:Wash the car using a product like Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Clear. It can be used safely for normal washes, or paint prep ratio to strip wax. I use it before every one of my details.
Same here. It leaves a wonderful, clean, bare finish for claying, polishing, etc.. I no longer need P21S TAW to strip the wax and grime before a detail. It is also a decent clay lube.
GS4_Fiend said:I usually to detail my car like every month at least. And I use only NXT everytime I detail my car. Is that okay?
I also clayed previous when I first got my PC 7424 which was like a month ago. So, I'm going to wax the car again.
When you say you detail your car like every month at least, does that entail simply applying a fresh coat of NXT after a wash? If so, that is fine.
When I said above I like to strip the LSP before a detail that generally involves claying and paint cleaning or polishing to some degree before applying my LSP. In those cases I do like to strip the LSP because claying and paint cleaning/polishing just seems to go better for me in those cases. Now if I an just putting a fresh coat of LSP on my paint, I won't strip the old coat off, will probably just do a light claying then apply the fresh LSP.
bert31 said:When you say you detail your car like every month at least, does that entail simply applying a fresh coat of NXT after a wash? If so, that is fine.
When I said above I like to strip the LSP before a detail that generally involves claying and paint cleaning or polishing to some degree before applying my LSP. In those cases I do like to strip the LSP because claying and paint cleaning/polishing just seems to go better for me in those cases. Now if I an just putting a fresh coat of LSP on my paint, I won't strip the old coat off, will probably just do a light claying then apply the fresh LSP.
Yes, I only clay once in a while. Like when I feel my paint is ruff, I would clay then wax. Or else I would just apply fresh NXT on a DA every month. I don't really polish because my paint is still in good condition. Applying only NXT everytime I detail gives it a strong deep texture look and shins like a mother out in the sun. Just one issue, that is the swirls.
GS4_Fiend said:Yes, I only clay once in a while. Like when I feel my paint is ruff, I would clay then wax. Or else I would just apply fresh NXT on a DA every month. I don't really polish because my paint is still in good condition. Applying only NXT everytime I detail gives it a strong deep texture look and shins like a mother out in the sun. Just one issue, that is the swirls.
Are you saying the NXT is causing swirls or your paint has swirls in the clear coat? If they are in the clear coat you need to polish them out, strip the wax first though.
02zx9r said:strip off all of the older wax so you can have a clean base to apply another wax or sealant, especially if you dont need to do any correcting work.
What if all you want to do is wash, AIO, sealant / wax? Would wash with regular car soap or something that would strip the existing LSP?
jmkiang said:What if all you want to do is wash, AIO, sealant / wax? Would wash with regular car soap or something that would strip the existing LSP?
You don't have to strip the LSP off, I just like to when I am going to clay and clean (which an AIO will do) the paint. But by no means is it mandatory. I am sure there are some who's opinion is that stripping the LSP is a waste of time if you are going to clean the paint with an AIO.
dan46n2 said:Are you saying the NXT is causing swirls or your paint has swirls in the clear coat? If they are in the clear coat you need to polish them out, strip the wax first though.
I don't think the NXT would cause swirls, even though it has tiny cleaning power. But it was there of course when I bought it. I don't think my Blue CCS pads would induce swirls. Or would it? They say the PC 7424 is safe.
jmkiang said:So when using an AIO, theres no need to clay either? Hmmm
You most likely will still want to clay if it has been a while since you have clayed. Using an AIO does not eliminate the need for claying.
GS4_Fiend said:I don't think the NXT would cause swirls, even though it has tiny cleaning power. But it was there of course when I bought it. I don't think my Blue CCS pads would induce swirls. Or would it? They say the PC 7424 is safe.
NXT on a blue pad with a PC would not cause swirls unless you were applying way too much pressure or the paint was not properly cleaned before applying. In other words, if there were particles on the paint that were not washed off or clayed off, the pad may work the particles loose and then grind it into the paint.
bert31 said:NXT on a blue pad with a PC would not cause swirls unless you were applying way too much pressure or the paint was not properly cleaned before applying. In other words, if there were particles on the paint that were not washed off or clayed off, the pad may work the particles loose and then grind it into the paint.
I did clayed, but I only clay once in a while. Because claying is bad for the paint or clear coat in a way if used too many times. What I do is, wash the car at a self serve center. Dry it there. Bring it home and use Meg's Ultimate Quick Detailer to remove dust and debris. Then I start the NXT on the PC.
GS4_Fiend said:I did clayed, but I only clay once in a while. Because claying is bad for the paint or clear coat in a way if used too many times. What I do is, wash the car at a self serve center. Dry it there. Bring it home and use Meg's Ultimate Quick Detailer to remove dust and debris. Then I start the NXT on the PC.
I wouldn't worry about over claying your car. There are several people on this board who spot clay their car every time they wash it each week. So long as you are using a mild clay, a good lubricant and pressing the clay gently on the paint, you will not damage the paint. I personally clay four times a year when I either do a semi detail or just touch up the LSP.
jmkiang said:Still on topic... when doing a full correction, is it necessary to strip the wax? Won't the polish eat right thru the existing LSP?
You don't have to, I just like to. For me, claying seems to work out better on bare paint and polishing bare paint seems to be easier to me. Again, that is my opinion and I am sure there are several who feel I am wasting my time.