100% isopropyl alcohol

[Old Blue 66]

Those of you in the states, where do you get this stuff? I want to start using it on HLR's as a final clean up. But I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Suggestions?

[pommy]

In 1994, 1.5 million tonnes of isopropyl alcohol were produced in the United States, Europe, and Japan

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol

Shouldn't be that hard

eBay have some 99.9% stuff - verrrry cheap.

Funny - they sell it everywhere here, for cleaning computers and components etc.

I guess you'd be fine with 99.9%.

I buy tiny amounts in spray bottles - about palm size, it lasts forever.

Cheers,

Pommy

[Old Blue 66]

Thanks again Pommy. Was t sure about the 99.9% stuff. I'll order it today. In the states, 70% is the norm

[Old Blue 66]

Got the 99.9% stuff. Ive used it on about 20 cars. We'll see what happens.

[pommy]

20 cars - wow!

My WSR has rocketed and the HLR slowed this month.

For others reading this thread - the iso is sprayed onto the lens, just before the Infinity goes on.

A few people had milky lenses and the reason was likely that there was water on the lens.

The iso gets rid of water. Has to be 100% though. The 5% in 95% iso is water!

Have a great day!

[Old Blue 66]

20 cars - wow!

My WSR has rocketed and the HLR slowed this month.

For others reading this thread - the iso is sprayed onto the lens, just before the Infinity goes on.

A few people had milky lenses and the reason was likely that there was water on the lens.

The iso gets rid of water. Has to be 100% though. The 5% in 95% iso is water!

Have a great day!

Please understand that HLR is all I do and I work for a ton of dealers. I do between 8-10 sets per day. When I master the Makita, that will go up.

[pommy]

Same response... WOW

Good work!

[ray6]

In the states it can be bought at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc.About $15 per gallon. Some paint stores also carry it. May also be available at drug stores, but make sure it's high concentration, not rubbing alcohol which is 30% water. You can also buy alcohol wipes in foil packets on line, same as they use when giving you a shot at the doctor's office, just make sure it is at least 92% alcohol or better.
ray6