Acid Decontamination and Neutralization:
Acids, which includes industrial fallout (IFO), rail dust, acid rain, hard water spots, road tar, bird excrement, acid residue, oxidation, adhesive residue, road grime and rust stains introduced via ferrous metal deposits and other forms of pollutants. If the affected paintwork is not neutralized any remaining acid residue will be reactivated each time it comes into contact with water.
Water contains 2- hydrogen and 1-oxygen atom. Oxygen is an oxidizer; ozone is an allotropic form of oxygen (an oxidizer is any component that emits oxygen); many chemical compounds react to slight heating and an oxidizing process. So now you have an acid + water +oxygen + ozone all of which equates to a highly concentrated acidic solution, which causes a concave indentation (acid etching) on the paint surface, which will eventually compromise the paint system through to the clear coat.
This 3-part system from Automotive International - A B C Decontamination / Neutralization system
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Automotive International - Valugard Product Line) comprises; A-Acid Neutralizer, B-Alkaline Neutralizer (Use detailer’s clay and the alkaline wash to remove stubborn ‘water spots’) and C- a pH 7.0 Surface Conditioner, which safely removes both surface and subsurface contamination and neutralizes any residual acid from the painted finish. Any subsequent etching requires an abrasive to level the paint surface
System comprises:
•A is an acid neutralizer that removes waxes, storage stains and neutralizes acid deposits, a solution of an 8:1 concentrate /clean water , allow to dwell for 5-7 minutes before rinsing.
•B is an alkaline neutralizer, removes alkaline deposits and ferrous metal fallout, allow product to dwell for 5-7 minutes, works well with detailers clay to remove contaminants.
•C is a pH 7.0 surface conditioner a 128:1 concentrate vehicle wash and the third step in the neutralization process, which ensures any chemical residues, are neutralized and rinsed away.
Use separate wash mitt for products A and C, the use of the ValuGard Dispenser trigger spray container for products will ensure correct mix ratio and maximum economy
Information resource-Automotive International-
Automotive International - Valugard Product Line
Product specific- http://www.autoint.com/tsb/tsb04-09-06.pdf