Dried Wax In Cracks...

[Ryan86]

Theres some dried up wax from when I bought the car by the weather stripping and spoiler... It seems impossible to get off . I've tried a Q-Tip soaked in both degreaser and a bug/tar solvent, but neither really worked.



Any ideas on how to get it off?

 

[Richt]

I use a small detailing brush

 

[WD Pro]

Is that just wax or a masking line with wax stuck in it ?

 

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

I use a small detailing brush

You can also try using a soft bristle toothbrush the next time you wash your car. Just gently scrub the area with the wet toothbrush while the car is wet. Add a little car wash soap to the toothbrush. That will help to lubricate the brush and reduce any chance of causing any fine scratches while you are scrubing. In most cases, that will usually safely remove any wax residue.

 

[togwt]

Quote: Wax Stain Removal:

Excess wax and polish residue can be removed using Groit’s Wax Remover & Cleaner, it permanently removes embedded wax residues in textured bumpers, matt-finish vinyl panels, trim mouldings (works on any colour trim) and weather-stripping.



Instantly dissolves unwanted wax streaks and stains (the oils dissolve the dried on wax or polish) Wipe away any excess oil, lightly spray with clean distilled water and re-apply a vinyl or rubber protective dressing. EOQ. Groit’s



I guess he ran out of peanut butter LOL (the peanut oil only temporarily removed the wax)



~Hope this helps~



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[foxtrapper]

A spritz of A2Z wheel cleaner, a quick swiping with a tooth brush, and it will be gone.

 

[audio1der]

I have a small bucket of all our old toothbrushes on my detailing shelf just for that purpose. I try to go around the car after every wax, and dig any out the cracks.

Good luck!

 

[gav'spurplez]

i second the soft bristle tooth brush. or some wax adhesive remover. quick detailer works too :xyxthumbs

 

[Jesstzn]

I use the tooth brush with a dab of NXT or AIO and for the really dried on ones a round toothpick.

 

[Accumulator]

Heh heh, you toothbrush-users must have much harder paint than I have. Plastic bristles are a :nono on *my* cars; they mar the paint, no matter what you use with them or how you do it.



I'd use a solvent and sharpened tootpicks/swab sticks. Wood is a lot softer than plastic, especially *damp* wood.



And yeah, that looks sorta like a masking line from paintwork. Might be sorta tricky to keep stuff from building up there.

 

[Ryan86]

Its a masking line with wax in it Part of the car was repainted because the previous owner was in an accident. I'm afraid to try to 'pick' out the wax because I don't wanna take the chance of peeling some clearcoat.



My clearcoat is pretty soft... would a toothbrush scratch it?



TOWGT, I'll try out some of that stuff :up . Where can I buy it at?

 

[togwt]

Quote: TOWGT, I'll try out some of that stuff . Where can I buy it at?



~One man’s opinion / observations~



Ryan86 - Griot’s PN 11216 Dried-On Wax Remover (http://www.griotsgarage.com/)

It has a ‘shoe polish’ like sponge applicator so it shouldn’t mar your finish



I agree with Accumulator take on brushes- toothbrushes are for my teeth, horsehair detailing brushes are for my cars



~Hope this helps~



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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon