How to Make an IPA Panel Wipe for Detailing

[@x8darkcatch]

By far the most simplest video of the subject. No bollocks just nice and easy. Good lob

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I am quite simple so it comes naturally LOL! Glad you found it useful and easy to follow :-)

[@Niko-xz5lk]

Wow, really appreciate this video. I was just about to make my own, but watching this gave me a few pointers that I hadn't considered. I had also forgotten the chemistry lesson on mixing chemicals! Well done, really appreciate this 👍🏻

[@greenmarine5]

Excellent Video, I was getting ready to spend more money than I should on a wax and sealant remover that probably wouldn't work. I will use this recipe to take off all the wax off my paint in prep for clay bar. Thank you very much.

[@MySupercarLife]

You're welcome! Happy you found it useful!

[@peterclarke5305]

I use this mixture as a glass cleaner as well👍🏻

[@randyrandier2664]

1. Use a chemical resistant bottle/spray head as some grades of rubber seals and plastic will get dissolved by IPA 2. Wash and dry the panel, otherwise the mixed up solution would sit on top of the water droplets, especially on a horizontal panel such as the bonnet or roof, you want maximum surface contact with the cleaned top surface of the paint 3. Let the spray on solution to dwell on the panel for a few seconds after spraying and not wipe off straight away 4. Wipe the panels in a figure of 8 motion horizontally, moving down the panel as you go 5. Repeat point 4 but now in a vertical figure of 8 motion, this will remove anything that was left by point 4 Don't go back and forth of the same section with the towel, figure of 8 works better, its the same methodology that is deployed in a medical environment such as wiping down beds and floors in hospital resuscitation rooms between patients; think about it.

[@Abrarchughtai]

Hi, its a great help, that de greaser can be replaced by any multipurpose cleaner? Like glint? Pleas help

[@steveh9089]

HOpe that all your other vids are as simple and informative, just subbed after watching this one. Even putting the dilution rations on the screen, have you watched Chris fix videos, just like this one straight to the point no crap, good work

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I try to keep things easy to understand otherwise I confuse myself 😁

[@MarkSegree]

I dont know if this is the right or the wrong way but we use rubbing alcohol and a micro fiber to remove tree sap. Just the way I was thought. Will this mix remove tree sap? Is there other products i should be using instead for tree sap? I am yet to see any bad side effects but would rather not find out what could go wrong.

[@MySupercarLife]

I wouldn't use it all of the time as it's not really that good for paint work. A tar and glue remover would be better and probably faster to remove tree sap 👍

[@Louie7374]

It this ratio safe for the the black trimmings (black plastic) around the vehicle ?

[@MySupercarLife]

It should be, but test it in an area you can't see first just to make sure.

[@adampug206gti]

Great video... I have a question I have some quite real motorbikes... I've just got some new waxes and polish is it a more sensible idea that I completely washed the bike down then put this ipa on the take off the old polish and everything else that's been on there for quite some then this would then have the bike paintwork prepped for a brand new coating of Wax and whatever sealant or polish I want to put on top as another layer of protection ect??

[@MySupercarLife]

You don't really need to use it before as if there were any waxes etc. on the paint they will have either naturally broken down (this happens anywhere from 1 week to 3 months) or if you use a polish then they will be removed during that phase. I would go with Polish, IPA, Wax or sealant. The only thing you do need to be very careful of though is that if the bikes are older that the IPA doesn't soften the paint or clearcoat. I would start with a very diluted ipa mix, somewhere in the region of 5% and test it in an area you don't see. I'm not sure how IPA will work with certain paints like Cellulose etc so please be very careful. If you're in any doubt skip the IPA step. It's not worth damaging anything to do it.

[@Carlosnufc]

Can you use supermarket multi purpose cleaner

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, I wouldn't use supermarket APC as they can contain chemicals that aren't good for paint. Car APC is quite cheap as you dilute it - I think I still have the same bottle from about 6 years ago!

[@GinoBo]

thnx for this video. Can i replace the Autobrite Citrus wash (not available in belgium) with Auto Finesse Verso APC ?

[@MySupercarLife]

+Gino Bo yes, that would be perfect to use.

[@mrek2068]

Great review- thank you. I'm going to ceramic coat my metallic black car within the next few weeks. After the washing and deconamination stages, I intend to use Meguiars Ultimate Compound, followed by Car Pro's Essence, before ceramic coating with Car Pro's Cquartzuk. Do I complete an IPA wipe after the compound or after applying Essence ?

[@MySupercarLife]

You can, but Essence contains fillers which would be removed by the IPA, so it depends on your desired outcome. If you're using the Essence to mask any imperfections then don't use the IPA. BUT It might be worth sending an email to CarPro as I'm not 100% sure if CQuartz can be applied over glazes like Essence. Normally you'd apply to bare paintwork. Better to check first than find the coating doesn't adhere to the layer of Essence.

[@RushIndustries]

This reply may be too late, however... You may apply CQuartz UK over traditional CarPro Essence as it is actually a ceramic coating primer. Carpro Essence Plus is a jeweling topcoat that has minor filling properties for repairing coatings that should not be used before applying coating.

[@studebaker4217]

Thanks, very clear. Question though: I thought a wax provided a desirable coating after polishing. Is this true? If so, it sounds wrong to IPA before a fresh final sealant. Advice or info please!

[@MySupercarLife]

I don't really get what you're asking. You can use either wax or sealant after polishing. You use the IPA to remove oils from polishes as most are an abrasive compound in an oil solution. When you've finished polishing then you use the IPA to remove the oils which give a bare surface. Then you use either a wax or sealant on to the bare paint surface. If I haven't answered your question pleas let me know. 👍

[@dmc6807]

Hi. I just came across your great video purely by chance and oddly I’ve been trying to find the correct dilution of 99% IPA for a while now with no luck. Could you just list recommend IPA volume for soft, medium and hard paints please as I’ll make up individual bottles to suit as I’ve come across some cars I’m correcting that may have had bodyshop or smart repairs so I have to bare in mind the repaired panel paint might not match the rest of the car. Sorry for the long winded question.

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, I've just seen your comment about a question being deleted, which has now disappeared. However I've just found this comment from you. Your comments haven't been deleted so I'm not sure what you mean. However I don't always get chance to reply to them all. Anyway: There is no hard and fast rule about what strength to use on which paint. I would always recommend that you use the lowest volume to start with and then work your way up. It also depends on what coating is on there, whether it's wax or sealant. I would start with 8-10% then 15% then 20% then possibly a 25% for sealants or waxes like colonite. The other problem is that you need to keep them in a sealed bottle, not a spray bottle as the IPA will evaporate from a spray bottle so you will have to bear this in mind as the strength will change when the IPA evaporates. It would be easier to write down the formula for each strength and then make it as you need it.

[@_shogun_gaming_]

Nice and simple.. Been looking for a user friendly homemade ipa.. Will any apc do? I have both meguiars and valetpro 5l version?

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks. Yes any APC will work, it's only because the alcohol is very dry so it acts as a lubricant and cleans the residue.

[@_shogun_gaming_]

@@MySupercarLife awesome.. Thx for replying ;)

[@MySupercarLife]

No problem!

[@_shogun_gaming_]

@@MySupercarLife I'm thinking a 20% mix (we have 99% Denmark) would a good allround ipa? Primary use is probably gonna be polish wipedown, wax/sealant remover and deep cleaning windows..

[@akaredcrossbow]

My Supercar Life can I use SuperClean with this mix? Thank You!

[@hakman239]

i use upol panel wip wich is hydrocarbon based and even that wont strip turtle wax sealent hydrophobic wax

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

I'm very late to the party, but this is a great video. I was wondering if this can be used before applying a ceramic coating or just waxes/sealants?

[@MySupercarLife]

Yes, absolutely.

[@st3fan0s]

@My Supercar I have used 99.9% undiluted IPA to clean small parts of the bonnet as I wasn't aware that it should be mixed. What's the potential damage that could have been done. I don't see anything out of ordinary. Is there some way to see if the clear coat got damaged on silver car?

[@Winks8006]

Hi, bit late to ask a question lol but what dilution ratio is best for using 99.9% ipa and distilled water as a panel wipe for inbetween polishing stages with a DA? Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, around 10% or lower should be fine for removing the oils in DA compound. 👍

[@jonphillips2235]

Can I use "Super Clean" all purpose degreaser as the APC? It claims to be gentle enough even on interior like vinyls, when diluted properly.

[@jezlucas3878]

Nice one , seems to work well

[@jamiewhite9988]

Would this go in the black or white ik spray bottle? Thanks

[@greezer9716]

Could you use white spirit or paint thinner?

[@MySupercarLife]

No, don't use either of those. Both of those will soften and start to remove the paint or clear coat. At the moment IPA is quite expensive unfortunately as people have been buying it to make hand sanitiser but it is starting to slowly come down in price. I think my wife found 5ltrs for around £20-£25 so It's starting to get back to a sensible price.

[@greezer9716]

@@MySupercarLife thanks for input. 👍

[@jasongraves1841]

Finally i found one that make sense thank you 😎

[@MySupercarLife]

Very welcome! Glad you found it useful

[@jasongraves1841]

@@MySupercarLife Absolutely I ordered some IPA yesterday As im preparing to do a big detail on my car in the summer One question do I spray on then wipe off Or Spray on leave for a couple of seconds then wipe of ?

[@MySupercarLife]

@@jasongraves1841 Spray the panel then start wiping. You can leave it for a couple of seconds but don't leave it too long as it can soften the paint/clearcoat - especially if the car has had any repair paintwork done. Also it 'could' cause patchiness if left too long. You'll soon figure it out when you use it, it's really straightforward

[@jasongraves1841]

@@MySupercarLife thank you 🤝😎

[@andilemaponya2311]

Hi, just seen your video, can I use Acetone if I can't find IPA where I am? Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, NO - don't use acetone as that is paint stripper! Can you get rubbing alcohol?

[@andilemaponya2311]

@@MySupercarLife Yeah I can, thanks for the reply. Is rubbing alcohol usable?

[@MySupercarLife]

Yes, It is normally something like 70% (it should say on the label might be in small print), which means it contains 20% water and 70% alcohol. You just have to take this in to account when adding the water to it.

[@andilemaponya2311]

@@MySupercarLife Will do, much appreciated mate.

[@martinmeasures829]

I've just watched a very informative video, brilliant, thankyou. I'm now in need of some advice, I have on my bonnet a down to metal stone chip that I need to deal with, I've bought a three stage touch-up kit from halfords but don't really know how to get the best results, stage one is a primer, stage two is the paint and stage three is clear coat, should I be using an ipa solution between coats and what % would be best, how long should I leave between coats. If anyone can help I'd be grateful, I don't want it looking like a dogs dinner.

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, Don't use IPA as it will remove the paint. IPA is for removing wax and paint sealants. Watch this video and it explains how I do stone chips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gonPoX14gtWVgrM

[@martinmeasures829]

Brilliant, thankyou so much for the link, I can deal with the stone chip with confidence now 👍👍👍😎

[@mohamadrodhi8211]

hi dude..nice video..thanks for this..im confused with all purpose detergent...can i mix it with normal shampoo car wash with ph7...thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, it needs to be an all purpose cleaner. Shamoo wouldn't work properly. If you have a search for all purpose cleaner most detailing companies sell one. You can also use it for lots of things then like engine bay cleaning, interiors etc.

[@mohamadrodhi8211]

i got it..thanks dude for replying...with all explaination...im rudy from malaysia..

[@biggesttboss]

Hey man I've got a vehicle that I'm temporarily driving from the dealership that I'm considering buying and it previously had a sign wrap on the paint job meaning it was rapped with like logos and stuff and so now it has a little bit of the adhesive left on it after they removed the wrap. Would this be a good idea this product with the alcohol would this work safely to remove the leftover sticky stuff or glue that has now dried?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, I wouldn't use this to remove the glue, it's not really best for the job. You need something like a tar and glue remover as it will be alot faster and wont harm the paint at all. Have a look for bodyshop panel wipe in a store that sells bodyshop consumables. It's like a pre-paint panel wipe. That's one of the fastest ways (and cheapest) to remove it, or they may have an adhesive remover. The products from these places normally come in a gallon and cost around the same as a small bottle of 'detailing' tar and glue remover ;-)

[@biggesttboss]

My Supercar Life okay so for instance if I were to go to Walmart right now I know that they will have a product called tar and bug remover I've never seen a product say glue remover but this product is also seemingly strong because I accidentally sprayed it on a license plate which doesn't have a clear coat but just has painted letters and it actually started to make the letters drip?

[@MySupercarLife]

It's strange because here in the UK, we have Tar and Glue Remover, but I couldn't find it in the States. I think it might be the same, it just eats in to the adhesive and dissolves it. You need a few cloths as it gums them up pretty quickly. Most Tar and Glue products in the UK are petrolium based (you could use gasoline but I wouldn't recommend it) The best thing I can say is to try the Tar and Bug remover on a little bit and see if it works. It sounds like the same sort of stuff - Just had a look and the Turtle Wax one sold in Walmart is Gasoline based, so i'd imagine it's the same thing just possibly not as strong.

[@biggesttboss]

My Supercar Life okay I just watched your clay bar video would you recommend the clay bar to remove leftover glue or would you not recommend clay bar on a vehicle that has been virtually untouched and rat since new which was one year ago I don't know if a clay bar actually adds minor spider web scratches or even if you think it would remove the glue stuff in my final question and not to bother you but thank you

[@MySupercarLife]

It's no problem. I don't think I'd Clay it, that's better for bonded contaminants that have eaten in to the clear coat. Claying can and generally does add some scratches, if not scratches then it can 'marr' the surface (it does this on my Audi) where you have a section of the paint that looks dull like it has been flatted with sandpaper. Then you have to polish it up. I would stick to chemically removing the adhesive, you'll probably find that once you start it will come off easy. Just wear disposable gloves as the glue becomes sticky when you remove it and takes ages to get off you hands! Trust me, been there! Good luck let me know if you need any more info or to let me know how it goes.

[@tomlead8757]

I like that you added apc as a surfactant.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! No point buying more products if most of us have something that will do the job :-)

[@bitTorrenter]

Isn't Surfex HD the best APC?

[@umranhu]

Good informative video. Would koch chemie greenstar be ok to use as the apc ? Also any links where i can buy the 99% alcohol in uk ?

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks. Yes the Koch Chemie should be fine. I buy the IPA from eBay - there's a few people who sell it I just go with the cheapest and buy 5lt at a time (normally now it's 5x 1lt bottles)

[@umranhu]

@@MySupercarLife thanks. Since bought the ipa of ebay after watching this

[@anuptoppo5650]

Hi.. What do u suggest, can I use this for my matte black bike ??

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, Yes, you should be able to use ipa with matte black, but it depends on what sealants or waxes are on there at the moment that you're trying to remove.

[@alias3009]

Does the citrus all-purpose cleaner has to be a car care product like yours or can it be something else like you can find in some grocery stores?

[@MySupercarLife]

I would use products that are for cars, that way you know that it won't harm your paintwork in any way. All purpose cleaners can be used for lots of cleaning tasks around the car, so once you have some you'll be amazed how useful it is. I still have the same concentrate bottle for 5 years, so it does last 😁

[@alias3009]

@@MySupercarLife Really thankfull for your reply! Can you please tell me the right mixture for if I want to use it as a clay bar lube and if I want to use it to remove the oil etc. after compounding/polishing the car?

[@badbackshop]

What concentration would you recommend to remove synthetic wax from plastic trim - not smears, but a full coating of it? Thanks!

[@MySupercarLife]

ugggghhh that sounds like a pain! In all honesty, you may be best using a citrus based cleaner at high dilution, this might get it off faster. Otherwise you can use neat alcohol (maybe a 70% rubbing alcohol) applied to a cloth then rub the trim - but try this in an area you don't see first as it can turn black plastic white/grey - be very careful. If it's textured trim, you may need to use something like an old tooth brush to scrub at it. It's going to be a bit of trial and error with that one I'm afraid. Good luck - let me know how you go on.

[@jonathancrespi7955]

It sounds silly, but I’ve used a rubber eraser to remove wax from dark grey, textured plastic trim after trying all sorts of techniques. Hope it works for you.

[@grahamcharlton861]

Can you suggest any household brand of detergent i can use so i am confident of using correct type. Great video by the way. Many thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I wouldn't use household detergents as they contain different chemicals than car specific ones (mainly bleaches and to do with grease removal) I still use the same bottle of concentrated APC that I've had for about 5 years, and I've only used a small amount so It's a good investment. You can look at things like the Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner or Chemical Guys APC, any of these will do the job and you can use them for many tasks around the car from carpet cleaning to dashboards and even Traffic grime removal. Hope this helps 👍

[@grahamcharlton861]

@@MySupercarLifeThats great, many thanks for your help. Problem i have is where we live we always struggle to get items other than online so always looking at alternatives.

[@Danny-is5if]

Does it have to be a citrus based apc? I have the same autobrite apc buts its the lavender fragrance.

[@MySupercarLife]

Pretty much any APC will do the job. The citrus cleans a bit better, but it doesn't really matter

[@777AndrewR]

Wow never heard 2 sealants 2 waxes sounds good on layering Principles. Sounds like all day project on exterior alone. Maybe you will do video on this in future. Thanks

[@Ss31994]

I have 91% isopropyl, can you tell me how much I need each please, coating car with Gtechniq CLS

[@palleh7742]

Hi do you know if break cleaner could be used to strip wax on car paint?

[@MySupercarLife]

I wouldn't recommend it, it's waay too strong. If you want something more powerful than ipa then go to a car paint supplier and get some panel wipe (It's also know and pre paint or wax and silicone remover) that will remove most waxes just make sure you test in a small area as it can soften the clear coat as it is really designed to be used before painting a car. Hope this helps

[@palleh7742]

My Supercar Life Thanks for the tip, I haven't thought about that but why not hear with them the experts! Some even say ipa could hurt the clearcoat, scott at Dalas paint c...

[@MySupercarLife]

If it's used too strong, or if the car has been repainted then yes, IPA can harm the clear. It all varies from car to car, and you do always need to test in a small area first. It just depends on what you're wanting to do. If you're removing an existing coating to apply another then you use IPA and start with a weak dilution like 8%, otherwise I just machine polish the original sealant / wax off with a DA. Take a little longer but you can pretty much guarantee that the sealant / wax is gone then.

[@palleh7742]

My Supercar Life what is the disadvantage of polish the wax of, that you have to clean your pads more? Can i polish of iron particles or should i allways use an iron remover?

[@sonyviva308]

Love this video. Funny thing is I made one before watching this and wow Looks like I actually made it almost correct like what you made! I reused my all purpose cleaner bottle with a little bit of cleaner in it and I just mix the 99.9% alcohol and water in it. Great stuff! Thank you!

[@MySupercarLife]

Sounds like you did it perfectly!

[@bobkhan5363]

Hi mate, do I need to do an IPA wipe down after a hand polish (I currently don’t own a DA polisher) great video btw!!

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! You can still do it when hand polishing as it still removes the residue and oil left behind by the polish, plus it gets you in to the routine of using IPA when you do get a DA 👍

[@bobkhan5363]

My Supercar Life that’s a good way of looking at it get myself into a routine! Thanks pal!

[@leoroy7344]

Your apc is dilute or? His ready to clean an interior surface ? Tks

[@harriesandaya2020]

hello, can I just use water and IPA? traveling from places-to-places is very hard because of the quarantine, btw I live in the province so there is not many hardware stores in our area. (I live in the Philippines)

[@jd5787]

Hi mate, cool video! Quick questions as I am getting a new car as family is growing: I would like to apply ceramic coating on the new car. I intend to wipe the car and clay it. Is it ok to flay the car using a 15pct IPA mix? Shall I apply sealant before applying the ceramic coating? Thanks!

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I would go with a 15% IPA. The process I would go with would be: Wash Fall out remover Clay Polish IPA (Re-Polish if needed) Ceramic Coat Wax or sealant if you feel the need, but make sure that you don't need to leave the ceramic coating for x amount of days before applying the wax or sealant. If you're not polishing then skip that part but you might need to polish the surface as sometimes clay can cause some marring which would need to be removed before applying the ceramic coating.

[@jd5787]

My Supercar Life Hi! Thanks for the reply (but it looks incomplete : only step is to wash ;) ). Looking forward to reading the whole reply soon. And thanks again for making time to respond, real nice of you!

[@MySupercarLife]

click 'read more' lol -: Wash Fall out remover Clay Polish IPA (Re-Polish if needed) Ceramic Coat Wax or sealant if you feel the need, but make sure that you don't need to leave the ceramic coating for x amount of days before applying the wax or sealant. If you're not polishing then skip that part but you might need to polish the surface as sometimes clay can cause some marring which would need to be removed before applying the ceramic coating.

[@AM4N18]

Hi, I've got Sonax BSD on my car which I believe is a spray sealant. Would this work to remove it for when I say would rather use a wax instead?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, yes, it should remove it.

[@lucasvalenga7238]

Would I be able to use car pro eraser as the APC? I know it is a IPA mix already I just love the scent LOL!

[@hq1758]

Great video. Quick question if you dont mind, I claybared, used medium compound from Autobrite with DA, then used renew polish from autobrite with DA. I want to put abyss sealant on top, will it be wise to use the ipa spray to give it a wipe down before applying the sealant. Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

You can do as it will remove any oils left behind from the polishing compounds

[@hakman239]

Are you still using this mix to this day? I just use body shop panel wipe it’s cheap

[@MySupercarLife]

Great to hear from you. I use either to be honest. I prefer IPA wipe only as I normally have loads of Isoprop around so it's easy to make some, but I use panel wipe if I have been painting something and have it laying around. Both work and I have no real preference. I am a pain for not putting the cap back on panel wipe properly and going back to an empty can a few months later though 😂

[@hakman239]

@@MySupercarLife forensic detailing uses the same ipa panel wipe as you did just with bilt hamber surfex hd Iv just run out of tetrosylepre wipe degreaser and going to get upol slow

[@roadstar499]

does this stuff also remove ceramic wax? thanks

[@knight32d]

Got a question. Can I use the same ipa to remove ceramic coating or is it just for sealants?

[@MySupercarLife]

It's just for sealants and waxes etc.. Ceramic coatings generally have to be mechanically removed.

[@dreamze7796]

Can you use a household all purpose cleaner to mix it with?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, No. You need to use an APC designed for cars to make sure it doesn't contain anything that will affect the paint or clear coat - like ammonia or bleach etc.

[@dreamze7796]

Alright, thank you!

[@smokey240]

Thank you very much. This was a big help.

[@MySupercarLife]

You're very welcome!

[@roadstar499]

can you use purple power degreaser? thanks

[@MrDAVIET]

I can't get rubbing alcohol can you use surgical spirits instead.

[@MySupercarLife]

No, I think Surgical Spirits has an oil in them (I could be wrong but it doesn't work the same). I know Rubbing alcohol is in short supply at the moment but I can't really suggest a replacement unfortunately. Possibly Denatured Alcohol, but I'm not 100% sure.

[@mo70sy]

I can not find isopropyl alcohol in my country, Can i use regular rubbing alcohol to make this ipa mix?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, Yes you can. Rubbing Alcohol is the same thing really but sometimes it contains water. If you look on the label for the ingredients it will probably say something like IPA or Alcohol etc. 75% then distilled water 25% or something like that. This will tell you the percent of alcohol in the bottle. Hope this helps.

[@biltwelltim3318]

Can i use carpro multi x as the APC?

[@MySupercarLife]

Yes you can 👍

[@camver100]

What type of surfactant is able to b used? Hand soap or car shampoo without inbuilt waxes or any old all purpose cleaner ?

[@MySupercarLife]

+cameron vernem any all purpose cleaner is suitable. Soaps are not really recommended as they contain too many other ingredients

[@salman13]

Hey! When you say no protection on the paint ..does that mean no clear coat either?

[@MySupercarLife]

No, It means no waxes or sealant

[@777AndrewR]

I have been washing, claying, waxing detailing my cars for years and now my cars have been outside all the time now. I am trying to figure out with out spending too much how to apply certain products that will give the cars clear coat that just waxed smooth water run off look for more than a few weeks. Yes my car sits in sun all day, gets rained on often and has dew on it (water spots) in morning. Using meguires gold class paste, now ultimate liquid waxes. Also using x-press spray wax in between washes. But still only get 2-4 weeks of smooth feeling. I thought these will protect paint for a few months? Do I make sense or am I missing something here? Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

I understand what you're saying fully. I get the same sort of thing. In some ways it's just the way it is, waxes come in to different categories. You get 'show waxes' which look nice but don't last, then you get 'Longer Life' waxes that don't give as much of a wet look but last longer. Normally you'll find that a wax will say something like up to 6 months protection. This probably means 3 months, and that's protection, not water sheeting and beading. So ideally that would need re-applying every 1 1/2 - 2 months. I don't use spray waxes as I find they break down quickly, You're better using a quick detailer, and getting on that you dillute yourself, mixing that and using it after washing to remove any water marks. That's what I do. For a wax that lasts a bit longer you can use Collinite 476 - it lasts but it's hard to work with. Collinite is a very long lasting wax - rated at 12 months, and it's not too expensive. Other than that you could look in to sealants, like Chemical Guys Jet Seal. This is what I use, then I top it with a wax to make it last longer. So your process would be: Clay, Polish, IPA, Sealant, Sealant, Wax, Wax 2 coats of sealant and 2 coats of wax. This should give you about 6-9 months protection with a bit of luck. Also check that the car soap you're using is PH neutral as this may be stripping the wax coating off. Hope this helps, if you need anymore info let me know.

[@firewire086]

Does the IPA wipe removes ceramic coat?

[@serntan]

Gene Chee do ur ceramic coat had been removed?

[@JWG96]

Would you recommend using this as a glass cleaner? Without the citrus. Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

+Jonathan Gibson thanks for you question. I suppose you could, but I would probably recommend using an ammonia free glass cleaner just to ensure that you don't do any damage. It's not a very cleaner in that sense as it removes oils rather than dirt.

[@JWG96]

My Supercar Life Can I ask what glass cleaner you prefer. I currently use EZ Car Cares Clarity glass cleaner. Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

I've seen that the Clarity is supposed to be quite good. How did you find it? I'm about to run out of Autoglym Fast Glass that I've had for years, so I'll need a new cleaner - I was thinking of something like Gyeon Q2M Glass, or Autofinesse Crystal Glass - They are both similar priced so there's not much in it.

[@JWG96]

My Supercar Life I think it's good, but I'm now starting to think my method to cleaning glass might be the problem. Today I sprayed the glass with Clarity, worked it in with a microfibre buffed with another and then one final wipe over with a waffle weave cloth. I've never used either of those glass cleaners so I'm eager to find out the results if you do purchase. Perhaps a glass cleaning video would be beneficial for viewers when the better weather comes.

[@MySupercarLife]

Your method is right, but I'd use the waffle weave to work the cleaner then microfiber to buff any streaks off ;-) . I'm planning a glass cleaning video, as it's one of the areas I think everyone hates! I've got to order a load of stuff in, so I'll get some glass cleaner.

[@777AndrewR]

Well I added high end wax to car right after polish and it seemed very tacky the wax did not bond well to the polish leftovers I imagine. I will IPA car then add wax and see if wax holds the way it's intended. I hope your theory on IPA wiping before waxing fixes this tacky feeling. Your thoughts?

[@MySupercarLife]

It sounds possible. I know you've polished the paint, but did you clay first? Sounds like there may also be some contaminates in the paint that are still there. Are you polishing by hand or machine? If it's by hand then you definitely need to clay first, it'll make your life easier.

[@downundergarage6968]

Hi there again, thanks for a good video on the IPAs. I have a soft paint on my car so i have made the 16% IPA, 1% APC and the rest distilled water combo. The strength works great on my soft lexus paint.

[@MySupercarLife]

That's great to hear. I'm happy that this has worked for you. The 16% should remove most waxes and polish residue so it'll be fine for most purposes. Thanks again for commenting!

[@dynamicdetailingchannel2136]

Same for me - playing it safe on soft Honda paint. To make up just over a litre: ✅ 850ml Deionised Water ✅ 150ml 99.9% IPA ✅ 10ml Surfex HD

[@nmtopbusiness3095]

Does IPA 99 % remove oil paint from inside engine head How to use it

[@5775hypnotic]

Can I use goo gone for the citrus detergent /degreaser?

[@MySupercarLife]

You would probably be better using dish soap to be honest rather than goo gone. Just use a small amount of dawn or similar as it will help to trip the coatings and provide lubricity to the mix. Hope this helps!

[@5775hypnotic]

My Supercar Life OK thanks I will look for something like what u use in Ur video.

[@MySupercarLife]

No problems at all. Something like Meguiars APC would work very well. It doesn't need to be citrus based, that just helps to strip the coating but a normal APC will also work.

[@5775hypnotic]

My Supercar Life what about Mr Green degreaser? Idk if u have that in the UK or not. I'm in the US so we probably have different brands here.

[@hakman239]

Dish soap is no good in detail

[@TomSommer]

Great video. Can you use it to remove wax from black trim?

[@nathanholtby213]

Use a magic eraser

[@Ricqu]

So is 50/50 ipa, water solution bad to use?

[@chunnechaser7992]

Hi where do ya buy the ip alcohol & what brand of degreaser did ya use!!! Great video BTW!!!👌👌

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks!! Any detailing All Purpose Cleaner will work for this. Isoprop was from eBay :-D

[@channy2800]

Thanks for the video man! Very informative! I've given you a like and subscribed to show my support. Keep making the great videos dude! :)

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks for the support and the kind words. I've just finished editing a new vid and will be uploading tomorrow :)

[@alpersayar9532]

Thanks for the video. Can I use distilled water instead of deionised water?

[@MySupercarLife]

You're welcome. Yes you can use distilled it's basically the same thing. Any pure water will do the job.

[@tristans4026]

Hello, ipa is very important ?

[@hakman239]

Iv got megs uktimate past wax on my car what % would you recommend

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, I'd probably go for somewhere around 12-15% or even start at 10% and work up if you find it's not removing. With it being a wax it 'should' take less to remove than a sealant. But please test in an inconspicuous area first.

[@hakman239]

Im going to go for 25 iv seen another video /5 did hardly anything to petes53

[@hakman239]

To be fair the sheeting and beeding has sliwed down on my car

[@cal2616v]

hi i bought a 100mm bottle of 70% IPA , but would i still need to water it down so not to harm the paint

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, Yes you do still need to add water. It takes a bit of working out to see how much, so here goes: Your IPA at 70%, per 100ml for example is 70ml alcohol and 30ml of water. So when making your ipa you have to take in to account the water that's already in the alcohol. To make it easier you work out what you would need to give you 100ml of alcohol from your 70% mix. This is 143ml of 70% as 70% of 143 gives 100. So this leaves you with an easier way to work it out: If you want 1000ml (1L) 10% IPA spray you need 143ml of 70% IPA and 857ml of water If you want 1000ml (1L) 15% IPA spray you need 215ml of 70% IPA and 785ml of water If you want 1000ml (1L) 20% IPA spray you need 286ml of 70% IPA and 714ml of water If you want 500ml (1L) 10% IPA spray you need 71ml of 70% IPA and 429ml of water If you want 500ml (1L) 15% IPA spray you need 106ml of 70% IPA and 393ml of water If you want 500ml (1L) 20% IPA spray you need 142ml of 70% IPA and 358ml of water Then just add a cap or half a cap of All Purpose Cleaner to give some cleaning and lubrication to the mix. Hope this helps!

[@cal2616v]

hi thanks for the info , ok when i watched your video it said i would need 360ml for water and 40ml of ipa , is that correct or was that only on the 99% mix for 10%. basically i bought a 70% small bottle which had 100ml in it , ive used some for some other projects neat (not on paint) for wrapping etc and i was wondering how much i would need to make up a 500ml spray bottle

[@MySupercarLife]

No probs. Yes, the video is for 99.9% IPA to make 400ml, but I should have done 500ml to make it easier, sorry I'd read you have 1000ml not 100ml. The 70% is the same stuff, just with water added so it's not as strong. I use the 99% for loads of stuff around the house it's ace! I would say, on the safe side you could make a 15% which from the above you'd need 106ml of 70% ipa and 393ml of water. If you don't have enough then you could use 71ml of your 70% ipa with 429ml of water to make a 10%, but that isn't very strong. Otherwise you could make something like a 12% which if my maths is right would be 85ml of 70% and 415ml of water, this is just strong enough to remove wax, but a 15% would be better. I got 5 litres of 99% from eBay a couple of weeks ago for under £10 and they sell it in smaller quantities too. You should be able to get 70% from supermarkets or chemists otherwise but it's more expensive.

[@cal2616v]

ok thanks for that , basically im detailing my car over the weekend and after i use the Gtechniq p1 polish i will be doing a panel wipe to remove the oil residues before i apply liquid crystal sealant , this was recommended to me by the gtecniq guys as it gives the sealant more adhesive to stick to to basically keep the car cleaner ...i have got this morning a 500ml bottle of deoinised water but i probably wont need that much maybe if i used a small spray bottle of say 250ml how much would i need of the IPA? i dont mind if i have to use the 100ml bottle with a small amount in of the IPA , i have a sprayhead for the 100ml bottle as well ..when i fiirst got the iPA i thought you could just spray it on as it is but thats not the case as youve said...also i will be using a claybar before the polish as well so that will remove the sealants /wax

[@MySupercarLife]

Ahh, yes that's correct. A wipe down after polish gives a bare surface for the sealant to bond to. For 250ml just half the amounts above. For polish removal just use 15% to be on the safe side: 15% IPA spray you need 53ml of 70% IPA and 197ml of water - obviously this doesn't have to be exact so 50ml of ipa and 195ml of water would be as good. IPA neat is very harsh and can remove paint, or at least cause problems especially if any panels have had paintwork recently. I wouldn't use it neat unless you're sterilising something. Always best to water it down and start low to avoid problems.

[@camerondrennon2293]

To fill the 32 oz bottle all the way for a 15% ipa wipe I’d assume you just multiply the dilution ratio by 2 so you would put 120 mL of ipa and then 680 mL of distilled water?

[@silveriomoniz8050]

Hi there, is Dettol APC good enough? Thanks in advance

[@MySupercarLife]

I would use products that are for cars, that way you know that it won't harm your paintwork in any way. All purpose cleaners can be used for lots of cleaning tasks around the car, so once you have some you'll be amazed how useful it is. I still have the same concentrate bottle for 5 years, so it does last 😁

[@erwinmalimban2197]

can i dilute a rubbing alcohol with fragrance? and add dawn liquid detergent?

[@MySupercarLife]

I'd recommend using one without fragrance. The only reason being that the fragrance will likley be an oil which, although it shouldn't cause any problems, I would recommend using one with no fragrance. The dawn should be fine as many people use it as an All Purpose Cleaner, it adds to the cleaning power of the Alcohol, but also provides a little lubrication, as IPA is very dry you need something to help the towel move across the surface.

[@MrBeanYameteh]

Hi MySuperCar Life , Can i use car degreaser instead of APC ???

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, No - you need to use APC as a surfactant and lubricant. Degreaser is a solvent so it's too dry to use. Hope this helps

[@MrBeanYameteh]

@@MySupercarLife Alright understood. So i will IPA panel wipe before compound and polish . After compound and polish it does release some oil, do i need to IPA wipe or regular wash with car shampoo to remove those oil before sealant /wax/coating ?

[@MySupercarLife]

Personally I'd use a weaker mix (around 10% IPA) to remove the oils. This way you can check your work as you are polishing as the oils can sometimes hide fine swirl marks that are still there. If you use a wash you may find that some areas needed extra attention. Hope this makes sense.

[@joeysixtysix]

Thanks for making this video!

[@MySupercarLife]

No worries!

[@royemunson100]

What's the last product that you add to the ipa wipe solution?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, It's an all purpose cleaner like meguiars D101 or similar. It just adds a bit of lubricity to the IPA, because Isoprop is very dry, so this helps stop marring and also cleans the residue at the same time. Hope this helps!

[@royemunson100]

My Supercar Life Thank you for the information.

[@badshodi]

is it safe to apply on plastic trim on the door?

[@MySupercarLife]

it should be, but test in a small area first. I've used neat IPA to remove wax before, but it can sometimes make the plastic become white/cloudy.

[@indrockz92]

Plz let me know the ratio/percentage of IPA for removing excess polishing oils prio waxing/sealant. In that case do I need to add degreaser ?

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

Wouldn’t it be better to do first round with detergent and then go over it again with just alcohol and water? I feel there’s always going to be some detergent left behind?

[@Maybach666FU]

How many % alcohol do you recommend to prep before ceramic coating?

[@bigvicz]

I used dawn that has a degreaser works excellent

[@benmarenco7272]

doesnt work google search it

[@tejavathanitha3220]

I like that Ip smell effect or not effect tell me sir

[@bodingboy2344]

Can i use APC?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, yes you need to mix APC with the IPA to ad a bit of a lubricant. 👍

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

Awesome Video!!! Thank you for explaining this. Quick question, after doing the IPA wash then applying your polish, is it wise do a IPA wash again before applying the final wax and sealant coat? Or we can just go straight to wax and sealant after polishing the vehicle? Thanks!

[@MySupercarLife]

+Tariq T thanks! I would polish then ipa. You don't need to ipa then polish as the polish will remove any existing coatings which will save you time. So: polish - ipa - sealant / wax. Hope this helps 😀

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

thank you for clarifying. cheers! 😇

[@MySupercarLife]

+Tariq T no probs

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

I wanted to do some paint correction on my car using fresh coat of compound/Polish, my question to you; Is it wise to wash your vehicle with Chemical Guys Clean Slate surface cleanser wash before applying fresh compound and polish to cars paint, then doing a IPA wash before finally applying Sealant/Wax? Secondly, just to make sure is it ok to use 1 and half cap full of the Clean Slate liquid to add in the water and alcohol, because I don't have a Citrus Wash liquid. Thank you again for your help!! :)

[@MarkSegree]

First video i watched where they didnt use an entire bottle of alcohol to make 50/50. Alcohol isn't cheap especially during covid. Its $10 here for 250ml. This is more cost effective and I love when things work great for less

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks happy to help! I know, I had to buy 5ltrs of Isoprop a couple of days ago and it's almost doubled in price! 50/50 would make a good paint stripper LOL!

[@777AndrewR]

Should I use IPA on car after I polished it then apply a wax or no IPA AT all?

[@MySupercarLife]

Ideally yes. You polish (either by hand or machine) then use the IPA to remove the oils left behind by the polish. This then gives bare paint (or clear coat) for the wax to bond to. You don't have to do it though, and as always car should be taken. Always remember that IPA isn't a very good lubricant an as a rule is very drying (if you get it on your skin it will feel very dry) therefore if you have soft paint then in some cases you can add swirl marks or marring back in to the surface by using IPA.

[@aperson1181]

Why do you add surfactant?

[@777AndrewR]

Do you apply 2 coats of each on your cars? When you detail a customer car what layers of protection do you apply to the surface before you give car back to client?

[@MySupercarLife]

Sorry was just getting round to replying to your last comment. Yes, 2 coats of each, so 2 coats of sealant then 2 coats of wax on top. It helps them last a bit longer that way. It might be worth watching this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3Wxd3ekg8qha6s I don't have customers, I'm not a professional detailer, I only do my own cars. Hope this helps.

[@MegaHowtoMan]

India Pale Ale?

[@josep7831]

I have a 91% alchohol how can i diluted to clean a cadillac escalade esv

[@robbieeeeeee7]

Use formula C1xV1=C2xV2. C1= concentration of stock, which in your case is 91% and C2 is concentration that you want. V2 is how much you want to make. Simply solve for V1

[@josipmatic4732]

Alcohol, water and what? Can I use shampoo (without wax) which I use for car washing as third ingredient?

[@EvripidesCelicakias]

apc, as in all purpose cleaner from any respectable brand

[@mattf4856]

What is the ratio for a 500ml spray bottle?

[@kenelia98]

I have bad paint transfer on the side of my car. Would this help remove the paint? Sorry if you mentioned it in this comment. I didnt watch all of it. I'm a little bit in a hurry

[@MySupercarLife]

You would be better with a polishing compound as that would remove the transfer and any light scratches. Hope this helps

[@777AndrewR]

I did not clay. Polished by hand, polish was hard to remove I will clay it before I wax next time. Funny thing is though I clayed car a few months back I guess there is more stuff that needs to clayed off?

[@nmtopbusiness3095]

Does IPA 99 % remove oil paint stain inside engine aluminum head And how much % IPA and water should be use Does it work

[@MySupercarLife]

No sorry it won't remove oil stains. You need a degreaser for that purpose.

[@pubg1617]

What is the yellow liquid ?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, it's All Purpose Cleaner.

[@hakman239]

forensic detailing has a vido about how to make panel wipe but he used SLES instead of apc Sodium Laurel Either Sulphate

[@MySupercarLife]

The apc is there to add lubricity to the ipa, because ipa is very drying, and this helps the towel to glide over the surface easier, as with out it, it will drag over the surface. I don't see the benefit in using SLES as opposed to an APC which most detailers already have. Both are surfactants and are not really used to clean in this instance, but serve the purpose to stop the mixture being too dry.

[@hakman239]

i was talking to him about it you can use apc but they have different ingredients sles is a foaming agent used in detailing products as well it also acts as an emulsifier so it will help brake down the oils. But im cheap so im gona us some apc.

[@MySupercarLife]

SLES is used in loads of household cosmetic products - Shampoo, Bubble Bath, Toothpaste, Soap etc as it's a mild surfactant. But far as I'm aware I don't think it's used in detailing products though, I could be wrong, but I've never seen it on an MSDS. I don't see it would break down oils faster than IPA which actually dissolves them, especially in the concentration used. Bear in mind that in this vid I used neat AutoBrite Citrus Wash, which is normally diluted to make an APC, so it's in a stronger strength than normal APC. I'd stick with APC too mate, you already have it and it will work just as well, I know that SLES is a surfactant, but that doesn't mean it's the right type for this job as with most chemicals there are different types.

[@MySupercarLife]

I am wrong, CarPro Eraser uses SLES - however I stand by my original thoughts, use APC as it works just as well 👍

[@hakman239]

yh but neat citrus wah would be diluted by the ipa wount it im gona order some ipa in a few weeks and use 10ml of eurochem qfx101 apc like g101 i got 5ltrs free for testing lol but its cheap £8.40 for 5 ltrs

[@gemmala8663]

Can I use a normal car shampoo? Btw thanks for sharing this brilliant recipe

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks!! Yes you can but it's better to use APC as it doesn't foam, it's only to add a bit of lubricant as the alcohol is very dry. I would only add a few drops though.