Method for removing soils from a painted automobile surface
US5660641A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D1/75
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The specification discloses compositions and methods for removing particulate and greasy soils from painted and waxed surfaces without stripping the paint or wax. The composition comprises terpene and a surfactant. When applied to a surface as a concentrate, the composition effectively removes greasy and oily soils such as tree sap, tar, and other soils of this type which are typically difficult to solubilize using standard detergents. The composition can be diluted with cold water and applied to a surface to remove particulate soils. The composition and method are particularly useful for cleaning greasy and particulate soils from automotive surfaces.
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