{"product_id":"wipe-surface-prep","title":"Wipe Surface Prep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a professional grade panel wipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerically these types of products are called \u003cem\u003epanel wipes\u003c\/em\u003e. As the name implies, you use these types of product to wipe down a panel. The idea being to chemically dissolve and remove any polishing oils or other substances left on the surface of car paint typically after any paint correction steps that have been performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal steps for a full exterior detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to applying a conventional car wax or synthetic sealant, the normal steps include,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay the paint if there are any above surface bonded contamination detected via the Baggie Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompound and polish the paint to remove any below surface defects like swirls and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a car wax or synthetic paint coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter step 3, you can simply move onto the final step, which is applying a car wax or synthetic paint sealant without doing anything else to the paint. Just apply the wax or sealant, wait for it to dry to a haze, wipe off the dried product and you’re done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith ceramic paint coatings – there’s an extra step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a ceramic paint coating there is an EXTRA STEP required before installing the coating and this is the most important step because the product you use must be strong enough to remove any residual polishing oils or other substances but safe enough to prevent dulling or marring the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe normal steps to install a ceramic coating include,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay the paint if there are any above surface bonded contamination detected via the Baggie Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompound and polish the paint to remove any below surface defects like swirls and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a panel wipe to chemically strip each body panel to prep it for the coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the ceramic coating section by section, panel by panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Step 4 is the extra step. \u003cem\u003eHerein lies the problem\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearcoat paints are scratch-sensitive - \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerally speaking, modern clearcoat paints tend to be harder than traditional single stage paints like lacquers and enamels used before 1980. While most clearcoat paints are harder than old school paints, they still scratch very easy. And because the clearcoat is like a WINDOW to the color coat, (called the basecoat), any swirls, scratches, scuffs, or \u003cstrong\u003etowel marring\u003c\/strong\u003e – shows up like a sore thumb. This is because when you scratch something clear, the scratch is opaque or whitish in color and any medium to dark colored basecoats will reflect these whitish scratches back to our eyes making them very easy to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost solvents are not good lubricants - \u003c\/strong\u003eThe historic problem with most panel wipe or paint surface prep sprays, are the solvents used to do the actual work of dissolving polishing oils and other foreign substances are NOT good lubricants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow let me tie this together - \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you take a conventional panel wipe, (a product that’s not a good lubricant), and wipe down a scratch-sensitive clearcoat, it’s really easy and also very common for this process to put \u003cem\u003etowel marring\u003c\/em\u003e back into the paint you just invested hours into buffing to perfect. In case you don’t know, towel \u003cem\u003emarring\u003c\/em\u003e is the fluffy way to describe light towel \u003cem\u003escratches\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the problem? You need to use a panel wipe to prep the paint for the coating but using the panel wipe risks putting scratches back into the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, after you've invested hours into doing all the prep work, this includes washing, drying, claying, compounding, and polishing, the paint is now PERFECT – and the next step is to take a panel wipe and scratch the paint. Not good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the good news… 3D isn’t no conventional car wax company and 3D WIPE isn’t any old conventional panel wipe. It’s better because 3D’s chemists are the best in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D WIPE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pro-grade product that is formulated to strip the paint without marring the paint at the same time. 3D Wipe is a water-based panel wipe that uses highly refined and filtered water as a base. We use a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereverse osmosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e process to remove all the total dissolved solids out of the water. Why? Because the water is the foundation for the formula. For cleaning ability, \u003cstrong\u003e3D WIPE\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a proprietary blend of surfactants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D WIPE\u003c\/strong\u003e is both safe and effective. It’s strong enough to remove any oils or other substances that would interfere with the proper bonding of the \u003cstrong\u003e3D Ceramic Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e to the paint but offers more than enough lubrication to prevent accidental towel marring. Plus – unlike most panel wipes, it’s safe for you, your skin and it smells great too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e3D on the outside of the bottle means you can trust the product on the inside of the bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it? - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a panel wipe, which is a product used to chemically strip a paint surface before installing a ceramic paint coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it do? - \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter compounding and polishing paint, or any other surface prep process but before installing the coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do you use it? - \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter compounding and polishing paint, or any other surface prep process but before installing the coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use 3D Wipe over other options? - \u003c\/strong\u003eTo make sure the paint surface is surgically clean so the coating can make a proper bond for best longevity and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-based solvent safely removes residual polishing oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh lubricity formula helps to prevent accident towel marring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly preps paint for the proper bonding for 3D Ceramic Coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used on paint, glass, plastic, rubber, and metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, clean, pleasant scent – no harsh or foul odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect pre-coating prep for 3D Ceramic Coating or any coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen technology, Earth friendly and biodegradable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProp 65 \u0026amp; V.O.C. compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortex Detail Supplies LLC","offers":[{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":44495537209430,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44495537242198,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/8080\/6486\/files\/IMG-0697.heic?v=1776036993","url":"https:\/\/vortexdetailsupplies.myshopify.com\/products\/wipe-surface-prep","provider":"Vortex Detail Supplies LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}