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All new labels def should have dilution instructions, but I’ll list them all here.
PreClean - summer use 40:1
This means 40 parts water to 1 part chemical. Easiest way to work this out is take whatever size sprayer you’re using. Change the litres into millilitres by multiplying by 1000 and then dividing this number by 40. That’s how much Preclean you need.
A capful is around 20ml for measurement guidelines
Citraclean is similar, and comes in a really easy to measure bottle.
UltraFoam we want approx 100:1 on panel but most foam cannons are mixing at 20:1 so we want a fifth of this.
This is where the old 1” in the bottom of a foam cannon comes in.
Puro shampoo is a 25ml dose per bucket. Again the bottles are self measuring so couldn’t be easier.
Ultragloss is a 10:1 mix
Protective coatings are used as it. No need to dilute. This includes hydracoat. Remember when used through a foam cannon it’s going to be diluted at 20:1 anyway.
Purge isn’t diluted, nor is tarminator
I’m stupid but if Hydrocoat isn’t to be diluted then why would you use it through a foam cannon where it becomes diluted?
And is it just rinsed off, does it need to be with a pressure washer or can it just be rinsed with an open hose and filtered water as the final stage?
And is it just rinsed off, does it need to be with a pressure washer or can it just be rinsed with an open hose and filtered water as the final stage?
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Apologies. I should have been more clear.
It’s intended to be used at a 20:1 dilution through your foam cannon. It doesn’t need further diluted.
As it ‘sticks’ to the paintwork I’d recommend removal with a pressure washer and if you wish to give it a final rinse with filtered water all the better
It’s intended to be used at a 20:1 dilution through your foam cannon. It doesn’t need further diluted.
As it ‘sticks’ to the paintwork I’d recommend removal with a pressure washer and if you wish to give it a final rinse with filtered water all the better
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So hydracoat could be used through a sprayer as well at approx 20:1?
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Suppose nothing to lose trying? But at £26.90, maybe just buy a new one and save the hassle?
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I'm sure it's safe to do so, just not sure why you would? They kind of do the same job? More useful after a few weeks as a top-up, when the wax starts to fade?
I forgot about hydra coat and went on ahead and waxed the car the other day
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I did the same 
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Any sprayer will be fine for those. I've used Hoselock ones for a long time now without issues, and also the normal black IK sprayer.
The only things that need the blue IK sprayer would be Cleanse and Lazer. They work fine in normal sprayers too for a while but especially Cleanse will melt the nozzle eventually unless it's the blue IK. Have even had it melt seams on cheap garden sprayers.