Rejex?

[demarpaint]

TIA,

I've been using Rejex on my Jeep and am very pleased with it. Just before the winter I decided to give Collinite a try on it, and would like to go back to the Rejex on this vehicle. Reading about Rejex, it is best not going over another wax.

The Jeep is garaged and not ready for clay. Will dish soap be enough to strip the Collinite so I can get the best results from the Rejex?

Thanks!

 

[harry j]

I read somewhere that dishwashing detergent strips car wax, look into that.

 

[demarpaint]

I was told dish soap aka dishwashing detergent strips wax. My question is will one washing with it do it? I mean totally strip it, I can't see how.

 

[Audi Junkie]

Dawn.

 

[harry j]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I was told dish soap aka dishwashing detergent strips wax. My question is will one washing with it do it? I mean totally strip it, I can't see how.



My guess would be is that you will not be able to see if it works the first time until you try it. Keep us posted.

 

[bretfraz]

Dish detergent *might* strip Collinite, but Collinite is designed to withstand tough detergent cleaning. It could take several washes to make a dent if the wax is fresh.

I would use a mild polish to remove the wax and clean the paint prior to Rejex. Not only will this improve the shine of the paint, it will prep the paint surface for max durability of the Rejex application.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: bretfraz
Dish detergent *might* strip Collinite, but Collinite is designed to withstand tough detergent cleaning. It could take several washes to make a dent if the wax is fresh.

I would use a mild polish to remove the wax and clean the paint prior to Rejex. Not only will this improve the shine of the paint, it will prep the paint surface for max durability of the Rejex application.


Thanks for the reply, especially coming from a pro! I was always afraid of polish on a newer car which is garaged, I thought I should use it only if there were some issues. Would clay remove the wax? I was trying to avoid clay and polish but my old fashioned thinking is telling me clay might be the lesser of the two evils.

 

[bretfraz]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: bretfraz
Dish detergent *might* strip Collinite, but Collinite is designed to withstand tough detergent cleaning. It could take several washes to make a dent if the wax is fresh.

I would use a mild polish to remove the wax and clean the paint prior to Rejex. Not only will this improve the shine of the paint, it will prep the paint surface for max durability of the Rejex application.


Thanks for the reply, especially coming from a pro! I was always afraid of polish on a newer car which is garaged, I thought I should use it only if there were some issues. Would clay remove the wax? I was trying to avoid clay and polish but my old fashioned thinking is telling me clay might be the lesser of the two evils.


Not a problem at all. I'm happy to help.

Clay is only going to remove surface contaminants. I think it is a good idea to clay as part of your detailing regimen, so go right ahead and do it. If nothing else, it will make polishing and waxing go smoother.

An application of light polish will not hurt the paint at all. It will remove old wax and reduce swirl marks while enhancing gloss. One of those pre-wax cleaners or a swirl mark remover is all that's needed. Use a new applicator pad and remove with a microfiber towel. Everything mentioned is plenty safe for paint, no worries.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: bretfraz
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: bretfraz
Dish detergent *might* strip Collinite, but Collinite is designed to withstand tough detergent cleaning. It could take several washes to make a dent if the wax is fresh.

I would use a mild polish to remove the wax and clean the paint prior to Rejex. Not only will this improve the shine of the paint, it will prep the paint surface for max durability of the Rejex application.


Thanks for the reply, especially coming from a pro! I was always afraid of polish on a newer car which is garaged, I thought I should use it only if there were some issues. Would clay remove the wax? I was trying to avoid clay and polish but my old fashioned thinking is telling me clay might be the lesser of the two evils.


Not a problem at all. I'm happy to help.

Clay is only going to remove surface contaminants. I think it is a good idea to clay as part of your detailing regimen, so go right ahead and do it. If nothing else, it will make polishing and waxing go smoother.

An application of light polish will not hurt the paint at all. It will remove old wax and reduce swirl marks while enhancing gloss. One of those pre-wax cleaners or a swirl mark remover is all that's needed. Use a new applicator pad and remove with a microfiber towel. Everything mentioned is plenty safe for paint, no worries.


Thanks bretfraz! Can you suggest a good "light polish"? Something I can grab at AAP or AZ. I have everything else.

 

[bretfraz]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: bretfraz
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: bretfraz
Dish detergent *might* strip Collinite, but Collinite is designed to withstand tough detergent cleaning. It could take several washes to make a dent if the wax is fresh.

I would use a mild polish to remove the wax and clean the paint prior to Rejex. Not only will this improve the shine of the paint, it will prep the paint surface for max durability of the Rejex application.


Thanks for the reply, especially coming from a pro! I was always afraid of polish on a newer car which is garaged, I thought I should use it only if there were some issues. Would clay remove the wax? I was trying to avoid clay and polish but my old fashioned thinking is telling me clay might be the lesser of the two evils.


Not a problem at all. I'm happy to help.

Clay is only going to remove surface contaminants. I think it is a good idea to clay as part of your detailing regimen, so go right ahead and do it. If nothing else, it will make polishing and waxing go smoother.

An application of light polish will not hurt the paint at all. It will remove old wax and reduce swirl marks while enhancing gloss. One of those pre-wax cleaners or a swirl mark remover is all that's needed. Use a new applicator pad and remove with a microfiber towel. Everything mentioned is plenty safe for paint, no worries.


Thanks bretfraz! Can you suggest a good "light polish"? Something I can grab at AAP or AZ. I have everything else.


Meguiars Swirl X would be a good choice. Mothers Pre-wax cleaner will do the trick, too. Cost for each is around $6-8, available at most any auto parts store.

 

[demarpaint]

Thanks! The weather will be breaking shortly. I have Dish Detergent, clay, some good MF towels, and the Rejex. I will get one of the two products you mentioned and I'll be GTG!

Thanks again for the info!
Frank D