Washing inbetween EX-P layers?

[Greg2]

Hi,
If I were to layer EX-P, but needed to drive the car between layers, how should I wash/prep the surface for the next layer?

Thanks,
Greg.

 

[BigLeegr]

If you're talking re-coat after 24 hours, no rain/snow/driving through mud, I'd say just a S+W and you're good to go. If you've gone mud bogging/off roading/etc. in the meantime, I would expect there to be a bit more prep required.
Basically, as long as you have a clean surface, you're good to go! (IMHO)

 

[Greg2]

Thanks BigLeegr. I've been wondering just how clean the surface would need to be for the subsequent layers to bond properly. For example, even if the surface only had a bit of dust, and plain water were used to clean it, would the minerals in the water which were left behind interfere with the bonding?

Greg.

 

[BigLeegr]

Mineral residue-not likely. If you were concerned with this, buy some distilled/filtered water. Not that expensive at some places.
Scratches left behind from the dirt if cleaned without proper lubrication- that would be disheartening. You get more lubrication with the S+W than plain water. I'd go this route anyway, but it's your car, so you may be able to clean it well enough with just water.
Using S+W instead of water/wash also means that you don't end up with water dripping out of cracks etc. while you're waxing.
Let us know what you decide/how well it turns out!

 

[Greg2]

Ok, so if S&W were used, wouldn't this leave some residue, and could that interfere with the bonding? I understand/agree about the lubrication and cleaning power of the S&W, but there would undoubtedly be some S&W residue left behind.......

 

[BigLeegr]

According to Steve, Nope! (At least not enough to do any noticable "damage.")

 

[Greg2]

Thanks again (who's Steve though - is he from PB?)

EDIT: Ok, a quick seach reveals that Steve is in fact the/a spokesman for Poorboys - I'm new here.

I'd be interested in reading what Steve has to say on this topic - I'll try a search now but if anyone knows the link (assuming it is available here somewhere) I'd appreciate it.....

Cheers,
Greg.

 

[Poorboy]

Can't get much better advise than from Bigleegr :lol:

As long as it is clean, whether shampoo wash or Spray and Wipe you should be fine.

 

[Greg2]

Ok, thanks!