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Offline Mike71

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How to- Wax removal
« on: March 17, 2004, 11:44:51 AM »
i waxed my trac awhile ago and it got on the bumer and a bit of the trim :o >:(

how do i get the damn white stuff off?????? i have scrubed some of it out but some of it is either gunna take a long time to srub or just wont scrub

also if i cant scrub it out can i herculiner my bumpers and side mirrors? =)

they always told me to make sure i did preventative maint lol
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2004, 12:03:32 PM »
I've always heard that ordinary counter top dish soap is good at removing car wax.  Try that.

I've waxed on the trim also, but I leave it...can't be bothered with removing it.  I'm so lazy.  >:(
« Last Edit: March 17, 2004, 12:03:48 PM by In_Flames »

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Offline Mike71

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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2004, 12:23:58 PM »
well when i start to lift my tracker..i wont care but right now it looks like sh*t esp since its....stock sigh
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2004, 12:35:35 PM »
ha thats like mine, still stock but i am getting the material for my lift in the next few days so i wont be complaing about the stock look :)

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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2004, 01:08:33 PM »
they sell wax remover in parts stors for body prep before painting.  looks like paint thinner.  use a q-tip.  but it will take it off the painted surface too so you will have to be careful.  hope that helps.
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2004, 02:05:11 PM »
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they sell wax remover in parts stors for body prep before painting.  looks like paint thinner.  use a q-tip.  but it will take it off the painted surface too so you will have to be careful.  hope that helps.



hey that helps a ton i thought since it wassent coming off that it had stained the plastic bits..although i think when i lift the track i am just going to herc anything that is black =)
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2004, 04:21:32 AM »
WAX  ???   WHATS THAT  ???  THATS THE NICE THING ABOUT THE ZUKE OVER THE 5.0 STANG  NO MORE FUSSING OVER THE SHINY STUFF  ;D  MATTY D.  ;)

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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2004, 08:00:29 AM »
Straight from the Meguiar's Web Site:

How to remove wax from vinyl trim/rubber parts?
The best way to remove wax from vinyl or rubber is to use #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner. #39 breaks down the dry wax residue, revealing your vinyl's natural color. If you can't find #39, any all-purpose cleaner (e.g. Simple Green) also will do the job. Agitating the cleaner by gently scrubbing the surface with a soft bristle brush can help break up the wax. Once you have cleaned the vinyl or rubber, bring back the full depth of its natural color and help protect it with #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner.


I used Simple Green and Mother's Back-to-Black:

Got it a NAPA.

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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2004, 09:35:58 AM »
simple green is safe for the rubber?

i spilled that on my hard wood floor and it stained it green also stank for a few weeks lol..that stuff is evil lol ::)

ill go try it right now  ;D thank you very much
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2004, 09:44:32 AM »
ok its all clean now..that took 5 mins lol

thanks again =)
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2004, 10:04:16 AM »
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ok its all clean now..that took 5 mins lol

thanks again =)

You're Welcome. That was quick, it took me a couple times to get it all off. Just make sure you put some kind of protectant on it. :)

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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2004, 11:49:34 AM »
what kind of protection can i put on it ??
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2004, 12:09:12 PM »
Try:
  • Meguiar's #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner
  • Mother's Back-To-Black
  • 303 Protectant

*NOT* Armor-All :P

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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2004, 12:17:56 PM »
i HATE armor all..they used to armor all my dads bedliner in his truck ::) :o..idiots lol
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Re: How to- Wax removal
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2004, 12:22:57 PM »
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Try:
  • Meguiar's #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner
  • Mother's Back-To-Black
  • 303 Protectant

*NOT* Armor-All :P


Other than making things slick,whats wrong with Armor-All? Just Askin.....