Ok to put a little cleaner wax (edit: with petroleum) on PPF?
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Ok to put a little cleaner wax (edit: with petroleum) on PPF?
I know, I know, ANOTHER freaking PPF thread in the 991 forum.
I just had to put a little cleaner wax (synthetic) on a little portion of it due to some hard water spots that weren't easily coming out. Is there any aspect of element to PPF that can harm? I know cleaner wax is an abrasive that can "strip" clear coat, but at the end of the day I assume since PPF is plastic, as long as it doesn't eat through (which would never happen) it should be fine?
I just had to put a little cleaner wax (synthetic) on a little portion of it due to some hard water spots that weren't easily coming out. Is there any aspect of element to PPF that can harm? I know cleaner wax is an abrasive that can "strip" clear coat, but at the end of the day I assume since PPF is plastic, as long as it doesn't eat through (which would never happen) it should be fine?
Last edited by K-A; 03-15-2019 at 08:13 AM.
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So turns out the cleaner wax I used has petroleum, which is supposed to be a no no on PPF. I guess my wonderment/paranoia is whether using it this one time can cause premature degradation of the PPF. Or if it'll wear down some protective coating PPF has. So far it looks totally fine and normal.
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The BIGGER question is why are you getting hard water sports? That needs to be resolved, too. What you already did, is done. Don't worry about it. Move on. Next time, use something less abrasive. Less is best. Then work up if needed. Sounds like your PPF needs a good cleaning/decontamination, and sealing/coating.
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The BIGGER question is why are you getting hard water sports? That needs to be resolved, too. What you already did, is done. Don't worry about it. Move on. Next time, use something less abrasive. Less is best. Then work up if needed. Sounds like your PPF needs a good cleaning/decontamination, and sealing/coating.
The wax is obviously sitting on the PPF but of course the residue was buffed out. Has anyone ever used a petroleum product on PPF and seen it go the distance without yellowing/etc.?
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K-A, we have a lot of very good info in our dedicated Concours Forum, here's one to get you started:
https://rennlist.com/forums/concours...situation.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/concours...situation.html
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I don't get it.... I have had PPF since 2006 on 4 cars and used Collinite 845 insulator wax and never had an issue.
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Yellowing of PPF and wraps comes from carnuba wax, which is yellow. Most all synthetic waxes and coatings are cut with petroleum distillates. Just avoid any with carnuba.
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I thought the yellowing comes from the PPF glue, which ages over time. I also though that you treat PPF like you treat paint, so putting sealants, wax, etc was just fine. Been doing that for years on mine with no issues.
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Ok, you’ve settled my OCD down, lol. Thanks. I knew it must be a non issue, it’s just I’d hate to have prematurely yellowed my expensive PPF. If you used it with no probs, especially on some older PPF renditions, that’s good enough for me.
Good to know as well. Did the wrong products you used on yours also have petroleum?