{"id":27836,"date":"2019-10-14T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=27836"},"modified":"2019-10-21T12:45:26","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T16:45:26","slug":"decontamination-part-4-the-myth-of-the-strip-wash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/decontamination-part-4-the-myth-of-the-strip-wash\/","title":{"rendered":"Decontamination : Part 4 – The Myth(?) Of The Strip Wash"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a 4 part series where Rodney Tatum covers various steps in the decontamination process. Click here<\/a> to check out each article as they are released.<\/em><\/p>\n

As a detailer, I developed a habit of creating processes that yield overlapping results.\u00a0 It brings peace of mind that a thorough job is completed.\u00a0 I wanted to showcase a final reason why I do not believe in using just one (supposedly magic) product to replace a process of stripping and overall cleaning the paint bare.<\/p>\n

When it comes to stripping protection, most people focus on waterbeading (hydrophobic) as a barometer.\u00a0Waterbeading – those water droplets that form into tight balls when it rains.<\/p>\n

\"beading\"<\/p>\n

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Notice the standing water in the second picture.\u00a0 The droplets are relatively flat compared to the first picture.\u00a0 You do not see the uniform round balls.\u00a0 I cannot say with 100% certainy just from this observation that there are no remnants of a wax, sealant, or even ceramic coating on the second car.\u00a0 There is a difference between stripping a product to the point that it loses its hydrophobic qualities and stripping to total removal.\u00a0<\/strong>This is my concern when consumers and some professionals are purchasing car soaps marketed for the removal of waxes and sealants.\u00a0 Products like Chemical Guys Clean Slate<\/a> car wash soap, in my opinion, are great to compliment or add to an existing regiment, but not as a substitute for essential steps to remove bonded contamination including waxes and sealants.\u00a0 When I use products like this that are stronger than your typical car soap, it is with the intention of cleaning a very dirty car that is going to be stripped anyway.\u00a0 I am going to introduce at least a clay bar treatment in the process.<\/p>\n

I believe the chances are these strip wash soaps are moderately removing or degrading, but not necessarily completely removing waxes and sealants.\u00a0 Even a clay bar on its own may not remove a strong sealant with 100% certainty.\u00a0 Another challenge with using a product that is likely PH Alkaline is the residue (if not thoroughly rinsed) of a strip wash (dawn, strip soaps, automotive all-purpose cleaners) may leave a residue that affects the hydrophobic properties of paint protection.\u00a0 This makes it even more difficult to judge the effectiveness of these problems.<\/p>\n

I am not saying these products do not work at all.\u00a0 I am saying how well these products can work is an unknown based upon the potentially the number of times these specialty soaps are used, the quality of the wax\/sealant, and the duration the wax\/sealant has been on a car.\u00a0 This is important because waxes and sealants are not classified as bonded contaminants, but in a technical sense, they are the most important bonded contaminant to remove.\u00a0 A product that is meant to provide a sacrificial barrier over your painted surface may still be doing its job if you are applying a sealant designed to last for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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