I would only really recommend using a polish to remove old waxes and sealants, if you plan to do some kind of paint correction as well. Take a look at this article I’ve written on DA vs Rotary Polishers to learn more about this topic. If you want to use a machine polisher, then always go with a DA polisher, not a rotary. It’s most safely done by hand, although this can take a while to do the whole car. Unless you use a super soft pad, and a very mild polish, you will cut a very thin layer of clear coat away, unless of course the sealant is very durable and has only just been applied. In fact, it is quite likely this will happen. However, polishes are abrasive, so there is some risk that you will remove clear coat as well. If you have a strong sealant on the surface that won’t budge using any of the other methods, then polishing can be useful. You should ere on the side of caution with this method though. If you want to remove these, then wash the car again using one of the products in step 1 to remove the remaining oils and fillers, or use an IPA wipe down.Īnother way of removing old waxes and sealants, is by polishing. 3D Speed Car Scratch Remover Polish & Wax 16oz All-in-One Scratch Remover, Swirl Correction & Wax Sealant Protection with Glossy Shine. Keep in mind that these pre-wax cleansers can leave some oils behind to enhance the shine. They also have a non-abrasive version called Dodo Juice Lime Prime Lite. It’s an abrasive pre-wax cleanser so it will have some cutting ability so it’s useful if you want to remove very superficial swirls at the same time. You can check out R222 (P21S) Paintwork Cleanser on Amazon.Īnother popular alternative is Dodo Juice Lime Prime. The only drawback, is that it has gloss-enhancing agents which means that it is not really as suitable to use before applying a sealant as it will prevent it from properly bonding. Reviews Mothers Speed All-Purpose Cleaner 24 oz.

It normally takes around 5 minutes to apply it over the entire car, then I wait for 5-10 minutes, and it’ll take around 5 minutes again to remove it using a soft microfiber towel. Bug, Tar & Sap Removers & Degreasers Mothers R3 Racing Rubber Remover 24 oz. It have found that it applies really nicely and buffs off easily. It’s the cleanser that I use to bring the paintwork to a high gloss finish. Chemical Guys TVD11516 Trim Clean Wax and Oil Remover (Works on Trim, Tires, and Rubber) Safe for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles, RVs & More, 16 fl oz Rust. If you want a non-abrasive pre-wax cleanser, then definitely check out R222 (P21S).

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