Excellent videos! Very informative and you seem to nail the camera focus every time. Nice job!

Excellent update to your previous video!!!

What about using Super Clean? Or possible body-shop degreasers? Also Turtle MAX-power car wash might be worth a try.

I'll keep wishing for that one magic soap to remove sealants and waxes without requiring any polishing.

Hi Waxmode.. Nice video👍🏼 Just want to share with u... My xperience with removing wax and sealant... i found out that "wax and grease remover", something like PREP-ALL, Duplicolor or any paint prep solvent that the body shop used...will remove wax or sealant from the panel for good and these products not only performing but they are also inexpensive. Another solvent that is the ultimate LSP killer for me is of course "thinner". Not only thinner can remove wax and sealant, but also thinner will mostly remove a coating...but thinner is not safe for clearcoat in my opinion. The Strongest yet safest LSP remover for me, is still the Wax and grease remover i mentioned above. Thanx.

How would an All Pourpose Cleaner work if used like this then? Like, Simple Grren

Hey waxmode where can I get a denim pad and a good cleaner to remove orange peel without wet sanding?

I agree with the results. The wax I normally use is P21S carnauba because it has no abrasives, leaves no white residue and doesn't smear like typical retail wax. After 8 months of rainy weather and no car washing, followed by Spring cleaning using Dawn to clean off grease, road film etc., the surface still reacts to water just like your front door panel. To get the wax off, I use Menzerna's lightest polish PO85. Only then is there no water beading, like your rear passenger door.

Great video.

Can you do a review on the ammo skin please!

I used to use Murphy's oil soap to remove wax off my surfboards

So could use dish soap ontop of apc to help dwell times rather than snowfoam

Maybe purple power and just lightly agitate it? I know most citrus based cleaners are good at removing wax as well. Maybe a blend of purple power and IPA just sprayed on

Can you review nanoskin products aswell please ?

Good tips.

Thank you so much for this video. It answer many questions I have had but never answered. But now I have a few other questions. I have a black Corvette. I use Griot's Best of Show Paste Wax, 3 or 4 times a year. I Use the Groit's detailer after washing. When applying another coat of 'Best of Show Paste Wax' am I suppose to strip the car? I don't have a buffer. What do you think of 'Polish Angel Master Sealant '? Can I apply this 3 or 4 times a year with only washing prior to application? Thank you!!

@WaxMode

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron, no need to strip the old wax off prior to reapplying it to the paint. With something like Master Sealant, it's possible if you try to seal this over top of the wax that there could be an impact in the behavior of the sealant on top, possibly reduced durability but I actually don't have any experience with Master Sealant to confirm. I really like Polish Angel High Gloss, Cosmic Spritz, and Rapidwaxx. Very hydrophobic, very easy to work with, smooth feeling but not the slickest products. Super pricey though, I wish High Gloss and Cosmic Spritz were in the $30-40 range for that small 200ml amount, but they have me hooked on them. I may try picking up Master Sealant in the future, but yes that 3-4 applications should get you through the year if you're washing regularly based on the reports from the some of the guys on the forums that have worked with it. Are you working with the Best of Show Detailer from Griots? I'm a huge fan of this detailer, smells fantastic, looks great, easy to work with.

@rondail5675

5 жыл бұрын

@@WaxMode , yes I use Griot's Best of Show Detailer. It's good, easy and does smell nice. Thanks for answering.

Have you ever measured your paint depth amount from when you first purchased your car till now after all the polishes and products you have put on it? I'm curious what yours is with all the testing being done on it.

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

On the blue test hood I've removed about 15-20 microns of clearcoat, right now I'm still averaging around 95-100 microns across the panel.

@killacamfoo

6 жыл бұрын

how many polishing passes does that represent? I'd imagine quite a few.

Try a little bit of powder dish detergent or unscented laundry detergent.

How are you liking the Meg's Wash Plus? Does it actually have polishing abilities?

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Lau - Wash Plus on this soft and sticky Honda paint will leave behind significant light marring when used undiluted into the wash mitt as a wax/sealant stripper. There’s a lot of potential in this type of soap, but you will need to be careful on softer paints or skip Wash Plus altogether if you’re not in a position to remove the potential marring afterwards with a finishing polish.

I'm glad you did this test. Another KZreadr has been saying the Purple Power Vehicle and Boat wash will remove wax and give a clean surface for paint protection. Can you do the test again with that product?

@Alex1234845

6 жыл бұрын

James C Martin Jr Dallas paint correction and auto detailing. Check him out because he knows what he’s doing

@Des420

6 жыл бұрын

You just agree with his methods Alex... That has no bearing on whether or not he knows what he's doing, and the notion that he actually knows what he is doing is debatable. Scooter is a nice enough guy, but his job is to literally do as little as allowed in the fastest time possible, and his suggestions are always with that in mind.

@Alex1234845

6 жыл бұрын

Des420 he’s been in the industry for more than 30 years. Quit being a smart ass. I don’t know what makes you think this guy is more credible. Also Matt from obsessed garage said he is going to try it on his personal vehicles. Also it’s a product that was made for that specific purpose.

@jamescmartinjr7249

6 жыл бұрын

Guys thats exactly why I asked about a test being done. Ive watched Scott and like what he says although I've rarely seen him do a full wash on anything except a panel or a tire. And as much testing done on this channel removing even the micron levels of clear coat will take a toll. Even in the video he says the same thing and is looking for a product that will strip off the wax without having to polish.

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

Purple Power Vehicle & Boat in the short term at a regular dilution ratio is not going to have much of an impact in the short term on these waxes. What I'm planning on doing is to test it at a much higher dilution at basically 1:1 with distilled water to see if we have an impact and then test full undiluted strength. Love the way Purple Power smells though!

Maybe you mentioned this in another video, but if dawn is not effective enough what is your preferred method/product to remove old waxes and sealants before applying a new layer? I have had good luck with purple power vehicle and boat wash, but even that takes a few washes to completely remove old sealants.

@NCRranger24

6 жыл бұрын

I use 90% Isopropyl Alcohol mixed 50/50 with water, it removes wax for me.

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

For testing, I use an abrasive finishing polish. In the real world if the paint doesn't need to be polished, I would use a nonabrasive paint cleanser.

@timothyvu7006

6 жыл бұрын

WaxMode I saw the prep all, I've used it to try to strip.. haven't had much luck. Even with clay, the only way I can get a good bond was with a polish.

What if I increase the amount of dawn soap in water will it strip the wax

@WaxMode

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve worked with heavy concentrations of Dawn with still very poor or no impact at all, just depends on the wax and many times it’s just the surfactants in the soap masking the performance of the less hydrophobic wax. If wax removal is your goal without using abrasives, you’re better off washing the paint with a regular soap, and then following up after drying using a microfiber and a solvent based wax/grease remover like Prep-All from Klean Strip. This is designed to truly penetrate and delaminate the wax, however even on some waxes these solvent based cleaners are not 100% effective. But much more effective than Dawn.

WaxMode What product do you use for stripping/removing sealant/ wax off the paint?

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

I like to pull out the polisher as often as I can. In a real world situation where I didn't need to remove swirling, on already polished paint I would use a non abrasive paint cleanser on a light pad, S100 Cleanser and McKee's 37 Coating Prep Polish are two that I've been working with the most. After this step you should have a nicely prepped surface that will do a good job to work into the top sealant or wax on the paint without removing any clear coat. I haven't found a consistent enough chemical wax remover yet for fresh waxes and sealants. Otherwise I'll use a light abrasive finishing polish like Meguiar's M205.

Please try Duragloss 601 and 105 plz

@billclinton1876

6 жыл бұрын

Tito rodriguez Duragloss products is all I use. Good stuff.

So does this mean Dawn dish soap would be a good low cost car wash soap? (Because it won't remove my wax)

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of it, seems like it zaps the slickness due to the surfactants left behind during the rinse. There are more cost effective car wash soaps.

Devastating research on Dawn as a wax/sealant remover. That's why I got some Prep-All. Can't remember who turned me on to it. 🙂

@WaxMode

4 жыл бұрын

I love Prep-All, the perfect balance between paint safety and effectiveness in removing oils and even knocking down some waxes and sealants.

@skzion2

4 жыл бұрын

@@WaxMode You're the one who turned me onto this, of course. :)

What do you recommend for removing polish?

@WaxMode

5 жыл бұрын

I have been working with the gallon size of Prep-All from Klean Strip. Better pricing than the IPA boutique sprays, better feeling too compared to regular IPA/distilled water mix. However, bit of warning on the solvent vapors, I've used much worse smelling wax and grease "removers" but Prep-All does have a bit of a heavy vapor that you need to be aware of and use with proper ventilation if you're spraying it on the surface like me. Very effective on removing polish/compound residue, and can really knock down some fresh waxes and sealants. Much better at this compared to Duplicolor and Rustoleum.

@MoNoK15

5 жыл бұрын

WaxMode - Be careful with that stuff. It can cause bad side effects on your health.

So, how you remove it?

@llamacebu216

4 жыл бұрын

It will remove it. He applies the wax within 24 hour. Then tries to take the wax off. If you put a wax on 1 month ago. A dawn solution will take off the wax within 1 wash

So what's good to remove the wax off of sealed

@rickt2419

6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion/experience, use the 3M Adhesive remover. I have used it on many cars before installed body-side moldings and minor paint repair work.

@robl6044

6 жыл бұрын

OK thx Rick

@waldooo851

6 жыл бұрын

Adams Polishes Strip Wash

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

A non abrasive paint cleanser will do a good job on old waxes and sealants as a pre-wax step. Mckee's 37 Coating Prep Polish is non abrasive and I've enjoyed working with it, S100 Shine Enhancing Cleanser will work as well as many other similar products. Meguiar's Wash Plus uses mild abrasives which can scrub off the waxes and sealants when used undiluted into the wash mitt, the wax and grease remover can work on some waxes, otherwise a light finishing polish will get the job done and this is still my preferred method.

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

These two waxes held up really well against extended washes and rinses with Adam's Strip Wash directly after washing the 21 times with Dawn in the short term test - I tested the Adam's at 1 oz to 1 gallon dilution, and did apply it undiluted and these waxes were very resilient even after enduring heavy washes prior with Dawn Ultra.

if it does look like its being stripped its the surfactents in the soap masking the water behaviour

Dish soap doesn't stop wax it leaves a film that make it look like it's been stripped nextime you wash the beading will come back only way is an abrasive

@toyonation827

4 жыл бұрын

It’s strips it dude Idk what your using

@hakman239

4 жыл бұрын

ToyoNation82 it doesn’t it just masks the water behaviour

I'm convinced that all the 'car shampoo' is a scam. What you need is a great sealant like Turtle wax and just wash your damn car with whatever.

OMG dude, you need to make better videos. Use a dam tape line when you compare products. Spraying water on your car in every video is boring as hell. People want side by side comparison instead of hearing you blabbing.

@WaxMode

6 жыл бұрын

Lex Selfmade Life Tape lines were used on both the outer edges (following the body lines of this panel), and tape down the middle to separate the two waxes I’m directly comparing side by side. I don’t like to have a non waxed section down the middle so I move the tape line over after applying the wax on the second half, so the differing wax portions meet each other exactly in the middle. Pretty hard to showcase a reactive wax/soap durability test without rinsing with water.