Removing old wax?

[imported_kgb]

What do you all use to remove old wax and stuff before you put on the new? I have been using Griot's Garage Paint Prep but just ran out and I was wondering if there was a cheaper option. I like the Paint Prep but at almost $16 a bottle I would rather use something cheaper. But, if the Paint Prep is my best option then I would rather stick to it than to skimp. And as always, thanks for the help. :up

 

[Neil Chadwick]

Varasol.......Mineral Spirits!!...It also great for tar and bug removal...Since it has no acetones it will not harm paint....

 

[imported_kgb]

I heard that somewhere else but I was not sure. Is varasol the brand? Thanks



oh, and will it hurt plastic and rubber?

 

[Accumulator]

2001civicex - For the cost of 10 bottles of paint prep you could get that new exercise bench Often the product you're switching to will remove the existing wax/sealant all by itself (GEPC, AIO, VM, etc.).



Are you thinking about taking off your Griot's BOS?



As ejant said, Dawn (blue) is the conventional-wisdom answer for wax stripping, but it isn't as strong/effective as you might think. It won't do much to most synthetics, either. You might look in an autobody supply place for PrepSol or something similar.

 

[imported_kgb]

Awesome! Thanks Accumulator! And no, I am not going to strip the BOS. I am just thinking a head to my next detail job and wanted to make sure I have somethign to clean the paint with good.

 

[2wheelsx2]

Mother's prewax cleaner will remove old wax and clean up the paint really nice too. It's readily available at most stores, and is quite cheap.

 

[imported_kgb]

Can mothers just be sprayed on or wiped on and off? Or is it one of those put on and wait for it to dry then rub off?? I guess I should of said I wanted soemthing fairly quick too. Time is money$$

 

[2wheelsx2]

It's not a spray on. It is a paint cleanser, like PPCL. So it requires some pressure with the application, like any of the paint cleansers. I has the consistency of a very thin hand lotion. It does not need to haze, as it only removes, and does not put anything back on.

 

[imported_Smoker]

Go to your nearest Paint & Body supply shop and look for 'new car cleaner' or similar.



Its used to strip the protective coatings when new cars are delivered to the dealers.



Itll take off ANYTHING down to the paint, a quick run over with your choice of compund and it'll be clean as a whistle.