Wax Residoodoo
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Wax Residoodoo
Anyone have any tricks for removing the wax residue from the plastic moulding around the door on the roofline? I tried to be carefull when I waxed it, but evidently, you have to mask it all off ang get ready for paint before you wax.
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That is funny, I had the same thought about masking to wax. I actually called Meguires Hot Line and they said to try some of their #39. It is a trim cleaner and protectant. I bought some and it definitely keeps the "white" away longer but has not gotten rid of it.
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You can use a soft toothbrush to remove the wax residue.
Or, you can switch to Zaino and be residue free!
Or, you can switch to Zaino and be residue free!
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Originally Posted by rocket88
Use a pink eraser.
In the future, use armor-all on the molding before wax to prevent it from sticking!
In the future, use armor-all on the molding before wax to prevent it from sticking!
Or perhaps I'll try a toothbrush like Bill suggested. What else am I using with the toothbrush, Bill? Just water? soap? toothepaste?
I had thought about Zaino inthe past, but didn't know what all there was too it. I have used a teflon/carnauba wax called Diamond Luster before, and continued that with this Mustang. I was sold on that when I used it to wipe spray paint, and latex paint that some head kid sprayed and poured all over my '98 GT. It took a little bit of elbow grease, but essentially wiped right off. I was iimpressed.
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Or perhaps I'll try a toothbrush like Bill suggested. What else am I using with the toothbrush, Bill? Just water? soap? toothepaste?
I had thought about Zaino inthe past, but didn't know what all there was too it.
I had thought about Zaino inthe past, but didn't know what all there was too it.
Good thing about Zaino (not a pitch... possibly with other polishes too) is that it's a polish, not a wax. Thus, it doesn't leave a white residue after it dries. Something to consider.
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Originally Posted by clintoris
Thanks... Will the eraser damage or dull the finish on the plastic?
Or perhaps I'll try a toothbrush like Bill suggested. What else am I using with the toothbrush, Bill? Just water? soap? toothepaste?
I had thought about Zaino inthe past, but didn't know what all there was too it. I have used a teflon/carnauba wax called Diamond Luster before, and continued that with this Mustang. I was sold on that when I used it to wipe spray paint, and latex paint that some head kid sprayed and poured all over my '98 GT. It took a little bit of elbow grease, but essentially wiped right off. I was iimpressed.
Or perhaps I'll try a toothbrush like Bill suggested. What else am I using with the toothbrush, Bill? Just water? soap? toothepaste?
I had thought about Zaino inthe past, but didn't know what all there was too it. I have used a teflon/carnauba wax called Diamond Luster before, and continued that with this Mustang. I was sold on that when I used it to wipe spray paint, and latex paint that some head kid sprayed and poured all over my '98 GT. It took a little bit of elbow grease, but essentially wiped right off. I was iimpressed.
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Originally Posted by rocket88
The eraser will dull the trim a little bit, but armor all or probably any tire dressing on top of the trim and you can't tell. I use the armor-all wipes because you can fold them up small and keep it off of your paint.
Originally Posted by Donna
+1 I swear by that stuff
I think for now, I'll try a toothbrush.
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Originally Posted by rocket88
back to black will just cover it, eventually you'll see it again. I read somewhere that peanut butter would do the trick but I wasn't about to rub it all over my car.
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I got a catalog from California Mustang and there is a product for black plastic that is a DYE. That means PERMANENT. If you want the name of it let me know and I will get off my lazy *** and get it for you!!
Back to black-TEMPORARY,I have it now.
Back to black-TEMPORARY,I have it now.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
An alternative to Armour All, Back to Back, Black Magic, etc. is Z16.
Not sure about the other dressings, but Z16 has a protection factor of UV40. Without the UV protection, the black plastic trim will fade in time.
Man, I hate to sound like a Zaino pusher, but if a product works, it works.
Not sure about the other dressings, but Z16 has a protection factor of UV40. Without the UV protection, the black plastic trim will fade in time.
Man, I hate to sound like a Zaino pusher, but if a product works, it works.
I was just lookin' for a quick solution. I had considered doin' the Zaino deal when I first drove her home, but I had the Diamond Luster, so I used that. If I use Zaino on the next run, and they ask me where to send the referral check, I'll certainly point them your way.
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Off topic, but I really like Menzerna polishes once a year, with NXT Liquid Tech Wax every 2 weeks or so and a top coat of Turtle Wax Ice.
I use an RA, but have yet to run into any residue problems of any kind and the car looks great.
I use an RA, but have yet to run into any residue problems of any kind and the car looks great.
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I've been using the new Turtle Wax Ice product with pretty good results. This is a clear wax/polish so no residue. I do still try to stay away from the trim cause long term I don't know what the reaction of this will be to the trim if any.
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to get wax off plastic take a Q-tip or 4 and use WD40 spay little bit right on the Q-tips and make sure you dont touch the paint ..itl strip wax right off lol
the wax comes off the plastic instantly the Q-tips will smell like wax
trust me works perfect but do NOT touch the paint with it..cover it or something
the wax comes off the plastic instantly the Q-tips will smell like wax
trust me works perfect but do NOT touch the paint with it..cover it or something