Product Description
Prepare your surfaces for a flawless finish with Palatine Paints Panel Wipe Degreaser (Fast). This professional-grade solvent is an essential tool for automotive refinishing, industrial coatings, and DIY projects, ensuring that your topcoat bonds perfectly without the risk of surface defects.
Contaminants like oil, finger marks, and silicone are the leading causes of “fish-eyes” and peeling. This panel wipe effectively dissolves these impurities, lifting them away from the substrate. The “Fast” formulation is specifically designed for efficiency; it evaporates rapidly, making it ideal for localized repairs, spot priming, or use in cooler workshop conditions where a slower degreaser might delay production.
Key Benefits:
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Ultra-Fast Evaporation: This panel wipe degreaser fast blend is optimized for speed, allowing for immediate follow-up with primers or basecoats.
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Superior Decontamination: Effortlessly removes heavy grease, wax, transit coatings, and silicone residues.
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Anti-Static Properties: Helps to dissipate static charge on plastic components, reducing the attraction of airborne dust during the painting process.
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Multi-Surface Use: Highly versatile and safe for use on bare metals, existing paintwork, and most rigid plastics.
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Apply the panel wipe degreaser to a clean, lint-free cloth. Wipe the surface thoroughly to dissolve contaminants, then immediately use a second clean, dry cloth to remove the residue before the solvent evaporates. This ensures the contaminants are physically removed from the panel rather than just moved around.
Always carry out a test patch (approximately 100x100mm) before full application to ensure compatibility with previous coatings and the substrate.
Q: What is the difference between “Fast” and “Slow” panel wipe?
A: The “Fast” version is designed for rapid evaporation, making it ideal for small spot repairs, individual panels, and use in cooler workshop temperatures. “Slow” panel wipe stays wet longer, which is better for degreasing large areas (like a full vehicle side) or for use in very hot conditions where fast solvents might flash off too quickly.
Q: Can I use this on fresh paint?
A: It is not recommended for use on fresh, uncured 1K paints as the strong solvents may soften or wrinkle the finish. It is perfectly safe for fully cured aged paintwork, OEM finishes, and 2K hardened coatings.
Q: Does this remove silicone?
A: Yes. Palatine Paints Panel Wipe Degreaser (Fast) is specifically formulated to break down and lift silicone residues, which are the primary cause of “fish-eye” craters in new paint.
Q: Is it safe to use on plastic bumpers?
A: Yes, it is safe for most rigid automotive plastics. It also features anti-static properties that help prevent dust from sticking to the plastic surface before you spray. Always test a small area first if using on very soft or sensitive plastics.
Q: Why do I need to use two cloths?
A: If you only use one cloth, you are simply spreading the dissolved grease and wax around the panel. The first cloth wets and dissolves the contaminants; the second clean, dry cloth lifts them off the surface before the solvent evaporates.
Q: Can I use this as a thinner for paint?
A: No. This is a cleaning solvent only. Using it as a thinner will interfere with the chemical structure of your paint and likely cause a coating failure.
Q: Can I use this on bare metal?
A: Absolutely. It is an excellent choice for cleaning bare steel or aluminium to remove finger oils and transit fats before applying an etch primer.
Q: Is this product water-based or solvent-based?
A: This is a solvent-based panel wipe, offering a more aggressive and deeper clean for heavy oils and waxes compared to water-based alternatives.
Q: How should I store the 5L tin?
A: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Ensure the cap is tightened securely to prevent the fast-evaporating solvents from escaping.
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