AaronBodle
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Isoparaffin C12-14
Im trying to better understand what certain chemicals in the compound and polishes I use for automotive detailing do, one of them is Soltrol 170
Isoparaffin C-12-14. Can someone explain what it does?
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Think of it as a liquid wax that can also carry fine particles in the 1200 grit range and act as a lubricant. In effect exactly what you need to
polish a surface and leave that waxy shine. It will dissolve other waxes of greater viscosity and evaporate leaving a coating of the thicker wax. The
fine grit particles are the abrasive that speeds removal of the oxide layer and other things built up on the surface to be polished without leaving
visible scratches. Depending upon the product there could also be various cleaning agents in the formula.
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" Richard Feynman
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AaronBodle
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Quote: Originally posted by IrC  | Think of it as a liquid wax that can also carry fine particles in the 1200 grit range and act as a lubricant. In effect exactly what you need to
polish a surface and leave that waxy shine. It will dissolve other waxes of greater viscosity and evaporate leaving a coating of the thicker wax. The
fine grit particles are the abrasive that speeds removal of the oxide layer and other things built up on the surface to be polished without leaving
visible scratches. Depending upon the product there could also be various cleaning agents in the formula.
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Thank you IrC for responding! So my understanding of it than is that the Isoparaffin is the acting lubricant in the polish? I know the aluminum oxide
act as the polishing abrasives and the Shelltrol 43 and 60 Mineral Spirits would be the cleaning agents. This picture is the vehicle I spent 3 weeks
polishing to a high degree.
 
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IrC
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3 weeks driving it would be more fun.
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Oooohhh, shiny. Really shiny.
Personally I prefer an abrasive of fine native clay and small rocks, with water as a lubricant and a solvent. This gets applied at high speed,
followed by some scrubbing by various weeds and bushes, and finally a nice groundwater rinse.
 
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