Decontamination Procedure

Use Ford Acid Neutralizer, Alkaline Neutralizer, and Detail Wash to decontaminate and neutralize the paint surface. Perform the procedure only on vehicle when the paint surface temperature is cool. Follow the step-by-step procedure listed below to perform this service operation.

1. Rinse off dust, dirt, and debris with cold water. Flush liberally.

2. Prepare Acid Neutralizer by mixing 8 parts of water to 1 part Acid Neutralizer in a bucket.

3. Use a clean wash mitt and apply mixture of Acid Neutralizer to the entire vehicle starting at the top of the vehicle working toward the side. Keep the vehicle wet with solution, lightly agitating for 5 to 7 minutes. For vehicles with severe conditions, work the product for up to 8 minutes.

NOTE
USE A SEPARATE MITT FOR EACH PRODUCT. DO NOT INTERMIX MITTS.

4. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with cold water to remove Acid Neutralizer.

5. Dry only the horizontal surfaces of the vehicle at this time. Do not dry glass.

6. Alkaline Neutralizer is ready to use. Do not mix with water. Pour the contents into a dispenser squirt bottle. Squirt Alkaline Neutralizer directly onto a clean wash mitt. Do not spray Alkaline Neutralizer on the painted surface. Apply the product to the vehicle, keeping the areas wet and lightly agitated for 5 to 7 minutes. For vehicles with severe conditions, work the product for up to 8 minutes.

7. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with cold water.

8. Prepare Detail Wash by mixing 29.5 mL (1 ounce) of Detail Wash to 3.7L (1 gallon) of water.

9. Shampoo the vehicle with Detail Wash using a clean wash mitt. Rinse the vehicle with cold water and dry the vehicle completely.

NOTE
DETAIL WASH IS A HEAVY DUTY NEUTRAL SHAMPOO CONCENTRATE (pH 7) AND MAY BE USED FOR HAND CAR WASHING OR IN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH SYSTEMS.