Man VS. Cosmoline - Who Shall Win

[mobiledynamics]

Swimming in a sea of Cosmoline..
Car weep holes have Cosmoline dripping out.
I see some starting to develop from the trunk hatch


*new vehicle so presumably/eventually this will stop*

Going to order a oldie but Goldie. Tarminator

Is there anything out there that is just as good as tarminator, but not in a aerosol format

[dgage]

Is there anything out there that is just as good as tarminator, but not in a aerosol format

Good question and would love to know the answer but I don’t know of anything close to Tarminator’s abilities.

But I’d also question removing it, at least partially. It’s there to protect the undercarriage so I’d personally leave it where I could knowing there might be some spots you’d want to clean up. Would be nice to see pictures and understand better because I also haven’t seen any new cars with Cosmoline all over the place.

[mobiledynamics]

It`s -inside- the panels. Not on the underside of the chassis
Noticed it even on pickup-inspection..

I just see the stain from the weep holes....and well, you know it`s cosmoline. Tough stuff....tarminator is the closest thing I know that is close to before I get the heavy solvents

[Dan]

Wd40 works for me on whatever the modern cosmoline is.

[Don]

I used to work at a shop that did detailing in the summer and rustproofing in the winter. We used kerosene to clean off any cosmoline that got on the painted surfaces.

[Ron Ketcham]

First- it is NOT cosmoline, it is rust preventative/inhibitor wax, commonly referred to as "rust proofing". It may seep out from interior panels in hot weather. Soak with mineral spirits to remove. Total removal may result in serious corrosion/rusting of the vehicle in some future time period.

[mobiledynamics]

I took the no detail - leave transport film, no touch, no wash delivery approach.
Some area`s had the cosmoline/rust preventive wax in specs on the paint.

Not -solventing- the interior of the panels.
Just the stuff that is obviusly coming out from the factory weep holes.

[Lonnie]

SO WHY wouldn`t a tar remover like MK37 Tar and Adhesive Remover work on this "rust-proofing"?

And if it`s on interior cloth or carpet fabric, here`s what ValuGard (Tim`s Tech Tips) says to do:
"First don’t panic and grab a towel and start “rubbing” the spot. This will onlysmear the product and make it worse.The best product in your arsenal to remove under coating from cloth is the VG103 ValuGard Fabric Protector.The solvents that are used in this product are of course safe to use on interiorsand make an excellent spot remover for under coat, grease and other petroleumbased stains.
First spray or pour a small amount of the fabric protector directly on the spotand allow it to start to break down the under coating, then using a clean terrycloth towel gently “dab” at the spot without rubbing. Continue to spray and dabthe spot using a clean part of the towel until it is removed. Depending on theamount of under coating this may take awhile. It can also be used on the hardsurfaces."

AND, for ValuGard`s own VG-076 Hybrid Rustproofing, this is their directions for clean-up:
CARE AND CLEAN UP OF EQUIPMENT
Spray guns, brushes and tools used for application, should be immersed in soapy water or mineral spirits when not in use. Driedmaterial can be removed with mineral spirits.
(Which is what Ron Ketcham suggested in the first place)

[Accumulator]

Per usual..."What Ketch said". Both as to what it is, and how to remove it.

[mobiledynamics]

The Saga Continues
About 6 days from today, she`s going to get full PPF
I`ve pulled it out and left it out in the summer sun so she can get hot, liquify, DRIP whatever she will drip

I expect it will still come out of the weep holes AFTER the PPF is installed
I can`t use solvents or that sort on PPF material

So new ?. What product would you recommend to be safe for PPF to remove -said substance-

[wannafbody]

If the whole bottom of the car is coated, you can find a dry ice blaster to remove it. That seems to be the fastest way.

[mobiledynamics]

Thread Brump. Finally she`s leaving the shop fully wrapped....need a action plan as I expect more to seep out based on what I was seeing before I brought it to the shop

What would you Pro`s or Joes use on PPF (aka poly-urethane film) should said rust inhibitor continues...
I can`t go to town with Terminator as I know it`s not safe for the film.

[Ron Ketcham]

It is NOT cosmoline, it is modern rust preventative. Cosmoline has NOT been applied to modern vehicles in over two decades. Use mineral spirits, add aprox 10% xylene to it and allow a few minutes to soak, then wipe off..

[mobiledynamics]

Ron -

Can`t use sprits on PPF - or at least the last time I looked, it`s definitely a big no-no on the Manuf. recommendations

[Ron Ketcham]

Even plain mineral spirits? Might call them to have an answer.