How to remove wax from plastic?

[97minitaco]

I'm new to the site, and have my first question. I tend to try and detail my vehicles quite often. I bought a 2000 F150 about 6 months ago. The place I got it from has their son clean up their cars. Needless to say, he does a POOR job. He got wax all over the black textured plastic trim. Do any of you know how to remove this? I've lived with it this long, but its horrible when the rest of the truck is nice and clean, yet I have wax streaks all over the plastic. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[imported_Burlyq]

KVLRP will, but first try pressure washer if you have one. I like to follow it up with Z16 to make a nice shine and protective layer. VLRP doesn't leave the best shine, but it is a decent chemical cleaner for rubber/plastic/vinyl.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/kla-vlrp.html



Welcome to the site.:wavey

 

[MongooseGA]

There's on online vendor, I think it's AutoGeek or TOL, that sells a "dried wax remover". It's like a stick you rub along the surface. I don't know if it works on plastic though.

 

[Dave N]

The best thing I've used to remove wax stains from black textured trim is Eagle1 A2Z wheel cleaner. You can find this at Wal Mart or just about any auto parts store, in an orange spray bottle. Spray some on the trim and then work it with an old toothbrush (and then rinse, of course!).



Credit for this technique goes to BillNorth - may God have mercy on his soul...

 

[Eliot Ness]

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser has worked well for me. You can find them with the household cleaning supplies at Wal-Mart, grocery stores, etc. (just don't use it on your paint):



http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrclean/products/eraser.shtml



Lots of people also use A2Z as Dave N mentioned, but I haven't tried it on trim.

 

[kiwi133]

I have used AIO with great success.

 

[TW85 HHI]

Meguiar's #39 or Klasse AIO.

 

[imported_Burlyq]

I'll second that Magic eraser, but if it doesn't work add some KVLRP to it and I gaurantee it will.

 

[SVR]

Wouldn't VM remove that. If it can get my crappy exterior trim from sunburnt brown to jet black in seconds, I'm sure it can remove wax



Most waxes are fine on trim, hell I use SG on mine

 

[Jesstzn]

Try a Pink Pearl Eraser ..

 

[imported_Sullybob]

I'll second the Mr. Clean magic eraser. It really cleans trim up fast. It even removed tape residue from an other wise brand new bumper that resisted AIO, diluted APC and lots of elbow grease.

 

[Hemi57]

Thanks to the members who mentioned and recommended Magic Erasure. I will be in the US later next week and I have added it to my list of "must gets".