I accidentally forgot a small amount of wax on my tail light when I waxed my car. The wax is now dry and I can’t remove it from the tail light. I read some people said to sand it but was wondering if there is another less abrasive way to remove dried wax from tail light?

 

I think sanding would be a last resort....try Goo Gone or mildly abrasive toothpaste?

 

I read this about Goo Gone but maybe it’s an isolated case where it damaged his car paint. Maybe dawn dishwashing soap if anyone’s tried that before?

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh.../topics/971066

 

Try isopropyl alcohol. It's pretty good at stripping wax.

 

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if that doesn't work, try wax and grease remover. It's a mild solvent avaliable at automotive paint stores and ebay.

 

Try Griot’s quick detailer to soften and remove the wax. I’ve done it and it works like a charm.

 

I just tried 70% isopropyl alcohol and that didn’t work. Tried Goo Gone right after and that didn’t work either.

 

Try the “Detailing” forum under Tech I believe, or pm Sheriff (?) a DB9 owner on this forum who has much detailing knowledge. Good luck!

 

Can you post a picture? Wax alone should buff off easily regardless of how long its been left on.

Do you have access to a random orbital buffer? Perhaps that, a yellow pad, and some plastic polish would help?

 

I'm curious too as to the wax. I can see if the surface was knurled or something as the wax would get in the tiny spots. I know it's a different wax but perhaps a hair dryer to heat it a bit and then wipe off?

 

if it is wax this will remove it.

 

This is a good point. Did you apply a wax (I.e., carnauba-based), a polymer sealant, or ceramic coating? If it’s a coating, you’ll probably need to remove it mechanically. This usually involves buffing it off with something like Sonax Perfect Finish, etc. Sanding should be a very last resort.

 

Bug and tar remover should do the trick beyond what has already been mentioned. Let soak a touch before putting pressure with wiping.

 

Yeah, what did you put on the car? Because wax should come off pretty easily after re-wetting... so the alcohol or any quick detailer spray would've loosened wax. It sounds to me like what you're using is not actually wax...

With that said, try bug and tar remover. Let it soak for five minutes or so.

 

I am wondering if he may have burnished the lense instead? Perhaps he used a buffer and did not mask the area? It kind of looks like dried wax.