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I've done it multiple times prior to a full detail and/or ceramic coating Zero problems
Have you noticed the black plastics fading at all?I've done it multiple times prior to a full detail and/or ceramic coating Zero problems
I was hoping that I wouldn't have to get this soap because I'm hardly ever going to use it. If there's no other option then I'll consider it.Diswashing liquid cannot get all the contaminants off. Use a dedicated wash/stripper like https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Strip-Wash-16oz-Contaminants/dp/B077KDC4D6, then follow with the clay bar and lube. That should get all the previous wax and other contaminants off of the paint. You should then be ready for any wax/sealant after that.
They came out with good strip washes. I use quality sealants like Seal n Shine or Last Coat but I have never used a ceramic or other coating on my vehicle.Diswashing liquid cannot get all the contaminants off. Use a dedicated wash/stripper like https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Strip-Wash-16oz-Contaminants/dp/B077KDC4D6, then follow with the clay bar and lube. That should get all the previous wax and other contaminants off of the paint. You should then be ready for any wax/sealant after that.
Did the black plastics on your car go bad? I'm literally only going to do this once so I'm really trying to avoid buying a whole new soap just for removing wax.I used dish soap for 15 years until...
They came out with good strip washes. I use quality sealants like Seal n Shine or Last Coat but I have never used a ceramic or other coating on my vehicle.
Technically a clay bar will remove an old wax coating but I prefer to have it stripped before I clay so the clay bar is focusing on contaminants. And, now that they have clay mitts I strongly prefer to use them. We live in a golden age of automotive detailing products, the only problem is we live in what might be the worst age for paint thickness and quality.
Which protectant do you use? I've tried some a while ago and it made the black plastic shiny a bit. I want it to look the way it came from the factory which is why I haven't put anything on those areas.They wont go bad just make sure to rinse well and put a protectant on after
If the soap caused an issue it wasn't immediate... Some vehicles have plastic that faded over the years, others don't in our fleet. I wouldn't say the soap was at fault.Did the black plastics on your car go bad? I'm literally only going to do this once so I'm really trying to avoid buying a whole new soap just for removing wax.
If you are really concerned about any residue from the soap it should be long gone by the time you clay bar, polish and panel prep spray the vehicle. Of course don't polish the bare plastic but I still run the clay bar and IPA/panel prep on plastic.I'm planning to use dish soap and use a protectant. Seems like the fading of black plastic is inevitable.