Wax removal procedure - Page 2

FishWagon · 06-09-08, 05:44

Ok, I cant't find the full name for "CGCWC" or "CGW&G".
Also, if I use Prepsol or IPA....do I wash again after using it?

Greg Nichols · 06-09-08, 07:31

^^^^^
Chemical Guys Citrus wash and Gloss,

I love this stuff.

Accumulator · 06-09-08, 07:46

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Originally Posted by Infraggable Kru

hey guys do you recoomend removing wax (after waxing ) by hand or with a 10" polisher with a microfiber ?

If you remove by machine (I use the PC/Cyclos for this quite often), you'll still have to go over it by hand to get that last ~2% off. But letting the machine do the bulk of the work has its advantages

Put the wax on *very* thin or it won't work well though.

Legacy99 · 06-09-08, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

If you remove by machine (I use the PC/Cyclos for this quite often), you'll still have to go over it by hand to get that last ~2% off. But letting the machine do the bulk of the work has its advantages

Put the wax on *very* thin or it won't work well though.

Accumulator, any experience with otc pain cleaners such as Megs or Mothers? Do they really remove all the old wax or sealants?

Accumulator · 06-10-08, 06:41

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Accumulator, any experience with otc pain cleaners such as Megs or Mothers? Do they really remove all the old wax or sealants?

Very limited experience with Deep Crystal Step #1 Cleaner, and that was ages ago so I dunno if it's the same as what they're selling today (AFAIK it's the same). It worked just fine for removing the wax (and plenty of dirt/residue/etc.).

I dunno if it'd take off a really healthy coating of a really strong product like KSG though, at least not with just one try

Nothing *wrong* with the DC#1 though, at least not IME.

JonP · 06-10-08, 07:05

Most APC, alcohol, peanut butter oil, denatured alcohol, paint thinner will remove wax if you really want it removed.

Legacy99 · 06-10-08, 11:00

Ive heard of someone using lacquer thinner, is this safe for cc?

Accumulator · 06-11-08, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Ive heard of someone using lacquer thinner, is this safe for cc?

Usually, at least if it's *FACTORY*/original paint. BUT (and it's a huge "but" ) it's usually *NOT* safe for any repainted areas and can strip the paint right off. You wouldn't be the first person who discovered a seemingly original panel was actuall a reapaint by wiping it with lacquer thinner

It's one of those things I just don't risk.

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Originally Posted by fishwagon

... if I use Prepsol or IPA....do I wash again after using it?

No, it oughta wipe/evaporate off cleanly.

MDRX8 · 06-11-08, 11:30

FinishKareUsa.com Finish Kare makes a product just for paint cleaning. Their website is down right now but I have some and have used it with great results.

03F250 · 06-11-08, 12:38

I was wondering (newbie here, so cut me some slack)....

If I wanted to remove the wax and clay bar at the same time, would Simple Green (diluted or not?) work as a clay bar lube and remove the old wax at the same time? I buy this stuff by the gallon for cleaning my bowling balls. Does great for removing surface oils on them.

TIA

03F250 · 06-12-08, 06:17

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Originally Posted by 03F250

I was wondering (newbie here, so cut me some slack)....

If I wanted to remove the wax and clay bar at the same time, would Simple Green (diluted or not?) work as a clay bar lube and remove the old wax at the same time? I buy this stuff by the gallon for cleaning my bowling balls. Does great for removing surface oils on them.

TIA

Judging by the lack of response, I take it the answer is 'no' and that it was a stupid question.

My bad. Chalk it up to my newbieness.

Accumulator · 06-12-08, 11:08

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Originally Posted by 03F250

Judging by the lack of response, I take it the answer is 'no' and that it was a stupid question.

My bad. Chalk it up to my newbieness.

Nah, it wasn't a dumb question and I dunno if the lack of response really equals a "no".

I don't really like Simple Green for most detailing jobs and I keep it away from my paint. Also, I dunno if it has enough lubricity for use as clay lube and/or whether it will simply dissolve the clay, turning it into a soupy mess (may APCs do this to clay). I bet that's what'd happen; it'd make for a dissolved-clay-mess all over the paint.