Removing Wax From Black Plastic

[Lookin4aTruck]

I've gotten some around the door handles and mirrors on my truck. I've tried simple green and someone also suggested rubbing alcohol but it didn't work for me. I've also heard a pencil eraser or peanut butter will remove the white wax.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[NewMINICooperS]

for an eraser using a drafting erasor....peanut butter or peanut oil works...i've also heard of crisco working but never verfied it myself.

[rightlane]

I dont like to recommend this but the strongest thing you can use is lacquer/paint thinner. Do not get it on your clear coat it will damage the clear coat. Put a small amount on a rag then rub off the wax residue. Then clean and dress the trim. In the future dress your trim before waxing. I avoid waxes that leave a residue. Nufinish and Meguiars gold class are two of the worst and S100 and Meguiars #26 are two that do not leave a residue.

good luck

[Lynn]

Lookin4aTruck -- love that name! -- the search engine is your friend. By entering "wax AND residue AND plastic," I came up with several useful threads, including this one which is almost identical to yours.

Say it slowly and often: "The search engine is my friend ..... The search engine is my friend .... The search engine ...."

[Dark Age 53]

I have found Turtle Bug & Tar remover works well.

Al