How can I get car wax off of my cars black window trim?

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Jeck_martin

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I was waxing my car for the first time at night, yeah go figure!, but anyways I got some wax on the window trim( the part in between the front and back windows) and it looks all smudgy and not a smooth blackness. Is there anything I can do to get it back to normal? BTW I was using meguire's NXT wax. Can it just go away by itself?
 
Or try the stuff made for removing wax residue (lots of brands, I got mine from Griot's but there's gotta be a cheaper source)...called something like "Dried Wax Remover".



Or PrepSol type solvents.



Or KAIO type products.



Or APC. But I prefer the others since they don't require rinsing.
 
Hi-Temp's Prep Wash is also a good choice. It's also a great product to have on hand, anyway. And it's cheap. I get it from here.



Get yourself a very soft bristled toothbrush. I prefer the pediatric extra soft bristles. Spray a little Isopropyl alcohol, Prep Wash, PrepSol, or whatever you're using on to the trim. Gently scrub the area with the toothbrush in a circular motion. Wipe up the residue with a micro fiber towel.



This same technique works well for removing wax residue from anywhere you might have a bit of buildup (around badges, emblems, windows, etc.) If you have wax buildup on a paint/trim junction, try using a cotton swab instead of the toothbrush. Much less chance of marring the paint with a cotton swab. The wood stick with cotton on the end type work well, but you have to be careful that you don't gouge anything with the stick part. You can get them at medical supply stores.
 
Before you run out and spend $$$$$ give the suggested Pink Pearl eraser a go ... works 95% of the time for me.
 
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