How to Remove Wax

[phillywalz]

Hi all, I`ve been on here for a while not posting much but gathering loads of information that has been provided. I have an 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, I maintenance the paint (re-painted 10 years ago), and I wash, clay, seal and wax every 3 to 6 months. (I live in the Northeast). after my last claying session, I added Meguiars Gold Class wax and it seems lately after every time I take the car out for a ride I feel the paint and I can feel the particles embedded in the paint. I believe that I may have too much wax build up and need to start all over again. I tried removing them with a QD, but they remain, Ok to the question, how do you remove wax from paint properly? I hear dawn to my wash bucket, using wax cleaner, etc. As you can tell this gets confusing...Your technique please?

[Docpeanut]

Clay bar and a stripping soap wash

[phillywalz]

which soap would you recommend

[Docpeanut]

Chemical guys citrus wash is a good one

[phillywalz]

ok thanks

[Angus]

which soap would you recommend

Check out CG Citrus Wash Red:

Chemical Guys Citrus Wash Red (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/cg-citrus-wash-red.html#.U7Vg10BBl0Q)

You may also want to consider picking up Iron-X for a full decontamination:

CarPro Iron X Iron Remover (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carpro-iron-x-paint-cleaner.html#.U7VhU0BBl0Q)

By using the 2 above product prior to claying you should end up with a nice clean surface to work with.

Are you planning on polishing afterwards or straight to re-waxing?

[Beemerboy]

which soap would you recommend

Wash the car with any decent car soap and clay..the surface will be ready to start again

[PapaChop]

Photos? My first car was a `78 Olds Cutlass Supreme Brougham, blue. Loved that car. Only had the 260, though.

My usual decon wash consists of a Chemical Guys Citrus\Dawn mix, followed by IronX, then another Citrus wash.

[psynx]

what everyone above said will work on stripping the wax but like Angus asked are you polishing after or just re applying a new coat?
Claying can also sometimes "mar" the paint and has to be followed up with a light polish to remove the marring.
If you polish, that`ll remove the wax as well.

[Wheelzntoys]

Prima Amigo

[JHL88]

a cleansing polish or an abrasive polish will guarantee a wax free surface.

[silverfox]

You can`t beat DG squeaky clean or DP coating prep polish (essentially the same thing). Non abrasive..