Alternative to Dawn Wash

Amj2020 · 08-06-2012, 11:54 AM

Could you use Adams APC added to Adams Car Shampoo in order to get all wax/sealants/residue off the paint for a full detail? If so what is the ratio of APC to shampoo to water? Anyone have any information regarding this as a potential alternative to Dawn?

GaleForce · 08-06-2012, 01:16 PM

You could add some APC to the Adam's soap. Try a 1:1 ratio, and see if your paint still beads after a wash. If it still beads, wash again until the beading is gone. Remember to inclrease the amount of APC next time you do the same thing.

I just use Dawn for stripping old wax/sealants. Its cheap, fast and effective. Easy peasy.

Cmike2780 · 08-06-2012, 01:23 PM

I wipe down the entire surface with 50/50 diluted isopropyl alcohol, even after washing. It's cheap and works really well.

GaleForce · 08-06-2012, 01:53 PM

PPG acryli-clean (dx330) does the trick as well.

anthonyy · 08-06-2012, 06:43 PM

I use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss. Works well.

08-06-2012, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	Alternative to Dawn Wash Could you use Adams APC added to Adams Car Shampoo in order to get all wax/sealants/residue off the paint for a full detail? If so what is the ratio of APC to shampoo to water? Anyone have any information regarding this as a potential alternative to Dawn?

08-06-2012, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	You could add some APC to the Adam's soap. Try a 1:1 ratio, and see if your paint still beads after a wash. If it still beads, wash again until the beading is gone. Remember to inclrease the amount of APC next time you do the same thing. I just use Dawn for stripping old wax/sealants. Its cheap, fast and effective. Easy peasy. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

08-06-2012, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I wipe down the entire surface with 50/50 diluted isopropyl alcohol, even after washing. It's cheap and works really well. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

08-06-2012, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	PPG acryli-clean (dx330) does the trick as well. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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08-06-2012, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	I use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss. Works well.