Author Topic: WAX Removal (Read 4082 times)

IcyChaos · « **on:** October 11, 2005, 02:55:53 PM »

I just bought my 2000 Bandit 1200 S from ebay. Its great works great, but this guy Waxed it BADLY.

There is white wax in the cracks of the painted parts, and the black plastic parts like near the pegs are Greyish now.

Whats the best method to fix this without ruining the paint and fix the plastic? I figure the clay bar is best, but unfortunately its in the cracks where I can't reach with that method, any suggestions?

daniel1 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2005, 07:34:42 PM »

I have heard that washing with a heavy concentration plain old dish soap will remove wax.

PeteSC · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:12:37 PM »

The dish soap should work, and I think there's some sort of commercial prep/dewaxer product body shops use before doing small paint touch ups.
For some reason I remember a spray on foam product...aerosol can.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:36:25 PM »

How about a bucket full of hot water with just a splash of mild detergent. Ought to melt it right off, I'd think. Use a soft sponge.

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:52:56 PM »

Wax in the cracks of painted parts should be able to be removed with something like a soft bristled toothbrush.

If dishsoap won't cleanup the plastic parts, try rubbing alcohol.

tacoman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2005, 02:52:47 PM »

I've had good luck with a little dish soap or even laundry detergent. The laundry detergent works great on dirt bikes when you get soil stains but it can fade plastic in time. For tight spots use a detailing brush. I get those cheap ones at the mini marts. They have 3 to a pack, nylon, brass, and steel. The nylon works good on plastic and the brass is good on metal. The steel is abrasive but works good on battery terminals or rust.

DaveG · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2005, 04:23:42 PM »

not just any dishsoap. use dawn

i use Zaino on my other vehicles and the procedure starts with first washing with dawn to remove any wax. it really works.

BTW Zaino is a polymer type of waxlike product. it is good and expensive. use it on my G35 and Murano, but haven't tried it on the B12 yet.

any way Dawn will remove the wax.

Bazza · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2006, 03:38:39 PM »

Armor all Tire Foam;

Is great at removing wax from the black plastic parts. This product is actually a foaming cleaner that lifts dirt and leaves an armor all like finish afterwards.

I have even used this product on the cold engine with a quick cold water rinse afterwards to get rid of that grey soap build-up from the car wash. It will not leave a build-up afterwards either.

land_shark · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2006, 07:03:19 PM »

A friend of mine (who just bought a porche) was telling me about using automotive clay to remove all the wax and buildup from the paint. It basically wipes the canvas clean to prep it for whatever treatment you want to apply next. Wish I had a good link for you, but I'm sure you can find something on google if you're interested.

tannerismyhero · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2006, 04:30:02 PM »

clay works awesome. you use detailers spray on the paint, wipe the clay over the top and it just rides the clearcoat takin out all the dirt and gunk. It makes a huge diffrence. The quick detailers spray and a micro fiber cloth is what I go with when I mess up a wax job. It takes it right off and I don't have to worry about scratching anything up or discoloring anything.

ArcticEd · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2006, 12:36:35 PM »

Try using an old toothbrush in the nooks and crannies.
GoJo or pretty much any other waterless hand cleaner and a scrub brush will do the dead in removing wax residue from most textured plastic.