[reefer_bob]

I thought we could have an discussion about how people prepare the paint after polishing to remove any and all residue before putting on a Wax or sealant.

I've read some people wash the car...

I am using the Menzerna Top Inspection as a cleaning step. I'm not sure if I agree with the price tag of it thought.

I've played around with a 50/50 mix of Isopropl and DI water, and I didn't really care for that.

Any other good options / opinions out there for a final cleaning step?

[P1et]

Since I use Menzerna, I don't do any paint prep after polishing. I go from polishing straight to either applying my sealants or waxes.

[klumzypinoy]

I've been using Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer. It cleans fairly but I'm sure there's stronger cleaners such as Klasse, Duragloss, etc.

[Nica]

Well depending on the wax that I'm applying I always apply the cleansing lotion or products alike. For example if I'm using a Zymol wax I always use the HD Cleanse first and then apply the wax. Prior to the HD Cleanse I make sure to wipe off all the polish off the vehicle and I no longer use the 50/50iso wipe method, depending how bad dusting is I'll give the vehicle a good rinse but other then that that's about all I do.

Now if I'm applying a sealant, I'd just remove the polish as best as possible and then apply the sealant. With Duragloss I'm using the bonding agent and if I understood correctly it's to help the DG sealant bond with the surface of the paint. If I'm using Wolfgang Sealant I'll just apply the sealant after I'm done polishing, but that's just what I've done, I'd love to hear what others are doing.

Good thread here

[FMINUS]

Originally Posted by P1et

Since I use Menzerna, I don't do any paint prep after polishing. I go from polishing straight to either applying my sealants or waxes.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

I do ISO wipe downs as Im polishing, then rinse the car. If Im applying a wax and it calls for a cleaner fluid, then Ill use that too.

You should be doing ISO wipe downs no matter what.

[maesal]

For removing the polishes I use a mix of ISO + DP 4-in-1 and water. I think it's not necessary to remove the oils if you're going to apply a wax. But if you're going to apply a sealant, wich will bond to the paing, it will do it better without any oil, wax, etc...

	4-in-1 Detailer's Pride Four-In-One Rinse-Less Wash & Shine

[Racer]

I simply wash every polishing session with a good car wash .

[DJ_JonnyV]

I do a quick rinse down as well. Mainly to get the dang dust off the car from IP!!! My latest order from DD, I did get some Top Inspection. It is rather expensive for what it is, but thought I would give it a shot.

[MWAUTOPRO]

I really liked using #80 a.k.a speed glaze or a citrus wash prior to my wax or sealant. Now I have switched to wet mirror shine before my LSP and I really like the way it looks and the ease of application versus speed glaze but the verdict is still out on how effective it is as a prep for a wax or sealant.

	LSP Last Step Product, meaning protection either wax or sealant.