Hi,

I got a little crazy laying out a coat of wax on my 991. Some made it onto surfaces that clearly did not want to be waxed, such as the coarse plastic materials under the side mirrors and at the very bottom of the front and back of the bumpers.

Now the wax there looks like white smears and its proving to be a beast to get it off. Any tricks here that could help me?

 

I use Einszett plastic cleaner followed by the Einszett protectant.

 

can i ask what kind of wax do you use for your dark blue met?

 

Hm further research on other forums suggests that a very popular solution is peanut butter or peanut oil. :/ Critics of this approach suggest that it is just the oil keeping the dry wax spears looking artificially wet.

I tried another solution that sounded promising: pencil eraser. It appears to be working! Will continue to try this for now...

@Techyon I just used standard Meguires hard wax which had always worked well on my Z3 years ago. I put on too much...a thin application is PLENTY and any more just ads work. But overall I am satisfied with it so far. I am no expert, however. There are probably better products for our cars that I am not aware of.

 

I like to use Menzerna Top Inspection for removing excess wax residue. I spray it directly onto the corner of a microfiber and gently rub the trim to dissolve the dried wax.

It's good for removing polishing oils before a coat of wax as well (that's it's main purpose, really).

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menze...ion_p_115.html

 

On another note, did you ever remove the labels from your sun visors and if so, how did that work out?

(My car is on the ship and should be here end of April.)

 

The labels came off pretty easily using a waxing pad and 95% isopropyl alcohol. The visors look perfect now.

Grats on your car! Getting excited?

 

Are you kidding? I said it before, it's like being a kid at Christmas all over again. Can't wait, and it doesn't come soon enough. I keep reading the forums to live vicariously through owners like yourself. By the way, the next time you want to go out for some milk, we have a great grocery store right next door here in Menlo Park......come on down. It's a great drive and only 70 miles round trip. Just about right for a quick trip to the market.

Besides, I'd love to see that fabulous looking car again!

 

Peanut butter works very well ...