Will amonia strip the paint off a car?

Question

My sister said that it is ok to wash a car with amonia in the water.

Answer 1

Well, ammonia can react with some polymers (plastic) and the clearcoat on the car may be sensitive...I don;t know for sure. If you have to use it, dab some on the paint inside the door frame. If it turns the clearcoat a milky white, then it is a bad idea.

Why use such a strong mix when a good doapy solution does just as good. Dishsoap is non-abrasive and a good detergent for grease and dirt.

Answer 2

Quite why you would want to wash your car with amonia is a mistery as this could react with the cars paint finish, you should use a prepared car shampoo, those made by "Turtle Wax" are very good. If however you need to remove anything other than general dirt from the surface of the car, use "Auto Glym" products. You should never use harsh chemicals on the cars surface, if your still unsure seek profesional help from a car valeting firm.

Answer 3

No, most window cleaners are Amonia based and when u spray that on ur paint it doesnt strip it. Brake fluid will though, or even eggs, throw an egg on someones car and leave it and tomorrow the paint is gone, dont try this at home kiddies.

Answer 4

I wouldn't try it. You can use it on your windows, and that does a good job, but I wouldn't trust it on paint. Is the car dirty enough to make you consider that? A bottle of car wash is only a few bucks, and they're meant for cars, so obviously, it's safer.

I have, however, used kerosene to take tar off of a white car. You need to wash it off pretty quick though, and make sure you wash it good for the sake of protecting the paint.

Answer 5

Chemical paint stripper.. One of the best brands is named "aircraft stripper" You wipe/brush it on, let it sit for the noted amount of time. Paint will start to bubble up. Then use a plastic scrape to "push" the paint off. Or you can sand it with sand paper. #80 grit on a powered sander Or you can use a paint remover wheel on an angle grinder

Answer 6

I'm not sure, try it on something less expensive. For example, get a cookie tin (aluminium) spread some paint on there. The, clean it w/ ammonia and see what happens.

Also, another tip...HAND soap SCRAPS off the paint. Trust me...I did it to my mom's car (when I was little)!!!

Answer 7

amonia is used in t cut and compound for restoring origional paintwork non amonia t cut is available for synthetic finishes (amonia burns synthetic paintwork )

Answer 8

I'm not sure on this one,, i have never tried it,,i don't think id want to either ,that's strong stuff,and it cleans wax off in a hurry,,so i think id pass on this one,, and just use a good soap,on it,,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 9

i dont think so. try hers first