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PhilC
07-26-2007 16:21:23
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Re: DX 330 in reply to SDE, 07-26-2007 14:53:20
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Let's make sure we're using the same terminology here, a degreaser is similar to, but not the same as a wax and grease remover which is what DX330 is. I use degreaser to remove grease and road grime, but wax and grease remover is used to remove light contaminants such as silicones and skin oils from the surface prior to painting.
Think of it this way, you would use a degreaser to get your tractor cleaned up before working on it and the W&G remover is what you'd use on an essentially clean, ready to paint piece.
At the night class you took, they sould have shown you the correct procedure for using a wax and grease remover. The correct process requires two lint free cloths, one saturated with W&G remover and the other to wipe the W&G remover off the panel. The purpose of W&G remover is to lift surface contaminants from the panel and hold them in suspension until the panel is wiped dry with a clean, lint free cloth.
It's hard to describe, but the panel should be thoroughly wet, but not dripping, and you should wipe it dry as quickly as possible. It's important that you wipe in one direction only or you will simply wipe the contaminants back into the surface. Work in small sections so you don't have the W&G remover drying out on you. If it does, simply re-wet the area and wipe it off.
Here's the tech info for DX330 from the PPG website:
[quote:c83e530f34]Wash surface with soap and water before cleaning.
· Clean surface before and after sanding.
· Apply a generous amount of DX330, DX394 or DX440 with a clean white cloth or a hand held spray bottle.
· Initial application floats contaminants to the surface where the second wipe with a clean, dry cloth will remove the contaminants.
· For maximum results, wipe dry with clean white cloth in one direction only, while the surface is still wet, to eliminate smearing of contaminants. (emphasis added)[/quote:c83e530f34]
If you want, you can go to this link, click on product info, then select paint lines, and then pick Deltron. In the "search by product" box type in DX330 and submit. When the link comes up for the .pdf page simply print it out for future reference.
FWIW, I work full time in the auto collision industry and am an ASE certified Master Tech as well as I-CAR certified.
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Rod