Removing Wax from Trim

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Oct 20, 2003 | 12:43 PM

MilesTeg

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Removing Wax from Trim

So, another question regarding waxing!

So, I spent all day waxing my brand new Explorer, and despite the utmost care, I managed to get some wax on the plastic trim that is on the fender and lower body. Regarding this problem, I have two questions:

1.) Whats the safest way to remove this wax from the plastic trim? I know plenty of cleaners that will strip the wax off (Windex, Dawn, etc.) but I don't want to damage the plastic, and I don't want to strip the wax of the finish near the trim, lol.

2.) Whats the best way to prevent this in the future? I've considered using painter's masking tape to cover all the plastic/rubber parts before waxing, but that may be a bit over the top =) Does anyone have any special way of applying wax that makes it easy to avoid the trim?

Thanks,
MilesTeg

Oct 20, 2003 | 01:21 PM

Cujo31

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What I do is have some WD40 and a toothbrush or any form of a smaller brush with stiff bristles. Spray some on the brush and scrub the areas with wax. In the future use either masking tape or the painters tape

You should be good to go after that.

Cujo

Oct 20, 2003 | 01:41 PM

GeneStoner

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Blast it off with HOT water out of a pressure washer. Works AWESOME! This is what the professional detail shops do to rectify the problem...

Oct 20, 2003 | 06:29 PM

Mil1ion

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Try.....Nevr-dull in the blue can.

Oct 20, 2003 | 07:24 PM

redvet

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Re: Removing Wax from Trim

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Originally posted by MilesTeg
So, another question regarding waxing!

So, I spent all day waxing my brand new Explorer, and despite the utmost care, I managed to get some wax on the plastic trim that is on the fender and lower body. Regarding this problem, I have two questions:

1.) Whats the safest way to remove this wax from the plastic trim? I know plenty of cleaners that will strip the wax off (Windex, Dawn, etc.) but I don't want to damage the plastic, and I don't want to strip the wax of the finish near the trim, lol.

2.) Whats the best way to prevent this in the future? I've considered using painter's masking tape to cover all the plastic/rubber parts before waxing, but that may be a bit over the top =) Does anyone have any special way of applying wax that makes it easy to avoid the trim?

Thanks,
MilesTeg

Sounds crazy but creamy peanut butter will get wax residue off.

Oct 20, 2003 | 08:04 PM

Cujo31

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Actually Joe, the peanut butter theory only covers it up. Its a temp fix that will make you very hungry... LOL Most of the oily products will only cover. It does look great when its first done though

Cujo

Oct 21, 2003 | 07:14 AM

redvet

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From: NE JERSEY

Quote:

Originally posted by Cujo31
Actually Joe, the peanut butter theory only covers it up. Its a temp fix that will make you very hungry... LOL Most of the oily products will only cover. It does look great when its first done though

Cujo

Interesting.
I never tried peanut butter thing but have read about using it on many car care forums.