Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
Wax and grease remover between coats
Page: Previous  1, 2
Forum Index -> Body/Paint Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
viiking
Samba Member


Joined: May 10, 2013
Posts: 2972
Location: Sydney Australia
viiking is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

DerrickfromNC1 wrote:
viiking wrote:
You didn't specify the exact name but from the Rustoleum.

AUTORF QT MISC WAX & TAR REMOVER is water based, contains diethanolamine and has no flammability, so no solvents.


But there are other brands. What's the exact name?


This is it
https://www.autozone.com/sandpaper-and-body-repair...lsrc=aw.ds


Hmmm. This does not compute. The picture that you show on the link says it is flammable.

The code 251475 which is what Amazon AND Rustoleum shows in NON-FLAMMABLE.

So I don't know who has made the error in the advertisement? Or is it that your product is really old?

You'll have to check the label on the one you have. My suggestion is that if it says flammable don't use it. But if it is not flammable then it will be the water based one with diethanolamine so should be OK.
_________________
1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
kman
Samba Member


Joined: November 04, 2005
Posts: 739
Location: Michigan
kman is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

viiking wrote:
kman wrote:
viiking wrote:
Wax and grease remover is based (usually) on acetone or other strong solvents. Read nail polish remover.

Alcohol (methylated spirits/ethanol)is a much safer solvent to remove greasy fingerprints. You can dilute it with water if you like.

Just do a test on an unexposed surface using both solvents. Acetone COULD remove some of the paint, but it is unlikely alcohol would.


I use this. Acetone would be a disaster.

Rubbing alcohol does work well and I use that when I run out of the below.

http://kleanstripauto.com/resources/product-resources/1700.5_Klean_Strip_Prep_All_5-23-18_.pdf


The Kleanstrip is basically mineral spirits and probably a white spirit base. Slow evaporation rate compared to alcohol and acetone.


The mineral sprits available around me is way more volatile and I wouldn't use it anywhere near a paint job let alone on it. I find the kleanstrip similar to PPG DX330
_________________
71 vert build. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=572951&highlight=dead
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
kman
Samba Member


Joined: November 04, 2005
Posts: 739
Location: Michigan
kman is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:33 am    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

DerrickfromNC1 wrote:
viiking wrote:
You didn't specify the exact name but from the Rustoleum.

AUTORF QT MISC WAX & TAR REMOVER is water based, contains diethanolamine and has no flammability, so no solvents.


But there are other brands. What's the exact name?


This is it
https://www.autozone.com/sandpaper-and-body-repair...lsrc=aw.ds


Have some of this. Didn't like it. Water is a solvent BTW. This took too long to evaporate and wasn't great at removing oils. Probably just fine in general though.
_________________
71 vert build. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=572951&highlight=dead
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
viiking
Samba Member


Joined: May 10, 2013
Posts: 2972
Location: Sydney Australia
viiking is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

kman wrote:
DerrickfromNC1 wrote:
viiking wrote:
You didn't specify the exact name but from the Rustoleum.

AUTORF QT MISC WAX & TAR REMOVER is water based, contains diethanolamine and has no flammability, so no solvents.


But there are other brands. What's the exact name?


This is it
https://www.autozone.com/sandpaper-and-body-repair...lsrc=aw.ds


Have some of this. Didn't like it. Water is a solvent BTW. This took too long to evaporate and wasn't great at removing oils. Probably just fine in general though.


I was using solvent in the context in which the vast population does to indicate an organic alkyl or aryl based hydrocarbon, not as in solvent/solute as us chemists understand!
_________________
1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
viiking
Samba Member


Joined: May 10, 2013
Posts: 2972
Location: Sydney Australia
viiking is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

kman wrote:
viiking wrote:
kman wrote:
viiking wrote:
Wax and grease remover is based (usually) on acetone or other strong solvents. Read nail polish remover.

Alcohol (methylated spirits/ethanol)is a much safer solvent to remove greasy fingerprints. You can dilute it with water if you like.

Just do a test on an unexposed surface using both solvents. Acetone COULD remove some of the paint, but it is unlikely alcohol would.


I use this. Acetone would be a disaster.

Rubbing alcohol does work well and I use that when I run out of the below.

http://kleanstripauto.com/resources/product-resources/1700.5_Klean_Strip_Prep_All_5-23-18_.pdf


The Kleanstrip is basically mineral spirits and probably a white spirit base. Slow evaporation rate compared to alcohol and acetone.


The mineral sprits available around me is way more volatile and I wouldn't use it anywhere near a paint job let alone on it. I find the kleanstrip similar to PPG DX330


PPG DX330 is 70% naphtha and would be just as bad as mineral spirits.Again it is a strong solvent. Naphtha is used to dilute crude oil so it is a good solvent. Try it in on an unexposed surface. Probably affects 1 part paints more than 2 part catalysed paints.
_________________
1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
kman
Samba Member


Joined: November 04, 2005
Posts: 739
Location: Michigan
kman is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

viiking wrote:
kman wrote:
viiking wrote:
kman wrote:
viiking wrote:
Wax and grease remover is based (usually) on acetone or other strong solvents. Read nail polish remover.

Alcohol (methylated spirits/ethanol)is a much safer solvent to remove greasy fingerprints. You can dilute it with water if you like.

Just do a test on an unexposed surface using both solvents. Acetone COULD remove some of the paint, but it is unlikely alcohol would.


I use this. Acetone would be a disaster.

Rubbing alcohol does work well and I use that when I run out of the below.

http://kleanstripauto.com/resources/product-resources/1700.5_Klean_Strip_Prep_All_5-23-18_.pdf


The Kleanstrip is basically mineral spirits and probably a white spirit base. Slow evaporation rate compared to alcohol and acetone.


The mineral sprits available around me is way more volatile and I wouldn't use it anywhere near a paint job let alone on it. I find the kleanstrip similar to PPG DX330


PPG DX330 is 70% naphtha and would be just as bad as mineral spirits.Again it is a strong solvent. Naphtha is used to dilute crude oil so it is a good solvent. Try it in on an unexposed surface. Probably affects 1 part paints more than 2 part catalysed paints.


Worked in a body shop for 5 years. No problems except on single stage and Saturns.
_________________
71 vert build. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=572951&highlight=dead
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
far rider Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: August 30, 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Rutland, VT
far rider is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

Did a final sanding. 400 dry. Followed with wax/grease remover. Wipe with clean rag and Waited at least an hour l. High 70s today. Applied paint and it was a horror show , paint didn’t lay out-kinda like a million fish eyes. guessing the WG remover wasn’t really dry. So now more sanding to remove the paint but reluctant to follow with W/G remover. Thinking maybe final clean with a damp cloth , tack it and paint.Good idea or not?
_________________
67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
viiking
Samba Member


Joined: May 10, 2013
Posts: 2972
Location: Sydney Australia
viiking is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2024 3:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

far rider wrote:
Followed with wax/grease remover.


Which product exactly. There are lots of wax/grease removers.

far rider wrote:
Applied paint and it was a horror show , paint didn’t lay out-kinda like a million fish eyes. guessing the WG remover wasn’t really dry.


Have you used ANY silicone based products in your garage recently? Silicone has a habit of going everywhere and leads to many many fish-eyes in paint.
_________________
1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
far rider Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: August 30, 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Rutland, VT
far rider is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

Acme finish FT200. Bought at NAPA. Probably 8 years old but it’s still is clear and paint guy at Napa ssid should still be good.
No haven’t used any silicone
_________________
67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
viiking
Samba Member


Joined: May 10, 2013
Posts: 2972
Location: Sydney Australia
viiking is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

FT 200 is 100% Naphtha.
Product spec sheets says it is a a fast evaporating, mild solvent wash used to remove wax, oil, grease and silicone contaminants from all O.E. Finishes, Acrylic Lacquer, fresh or uncured enamels and all sanded surfaces.
_________________
1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
far rider Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: August 30, 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Rutland, VT
far rider is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

viiking , thanks for that info. It does seem to dry fast so not sure if that’s the culprit. Spraying with an older Graco hvlp system which has worked well. Will try again tomorrow and hopefully have better luck
_________________
67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Igpoe
Samba Member


Joined: February 24, 2019
Posts: 854
Location: South Boston, VA
Igpoe is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2024 3:31 am    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

What type of rag did you wipe it with? You may have been applying some type of contaminate instead of removing it. Every company making refinishing products should have a fish-eye eliminator additive in their lineup. Idea
_________________
'73 super.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
type241
Samba Member


Joined: June 02, 2006
Posts: 994
Location: MOSES LAKE, WA
type241 is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:57 am    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

As the outside temps drop you will get more condensation in your compressor and air lines. Hot air from compressing air cooling down in the air lines. This will also have some oil in it. I run a air chiller to cool the compressed air. Put a disposable moisture trap right before paint gun as a last resort. I would mock up a paint test area and figure it out before shooting your car again.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
far rider Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: August 30, 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Rutland, VT
far rider is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 10:40 am    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

So did wax and grease remover last night. Did small section at a time and followed immediately with clean cloth and dried the area . Moved along that way drying as I went. This morning went over everything with a tack tag and applied the paint. No issues . I’m glad that’s over.
_________________
67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
jspbtown
Samba Member


Joined: January 27, 2004
Posts: 5192

jspbtown is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

So you never used the alcohol like many people suggested
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
far rider Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: August 30, 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Rutland, VT
far rider is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Wax and grease remover between coats Reply with quote

jspbtown wrote:
So you never used the alcohol like many people suggested


No, no alcohol. I just read the posts that were in response to my question.
_________________
67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Body/Paint All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page: Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2024, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.