Detailing Paint, body, detailing and waxing.

Safe way to remove wax?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-27-2004, 09:36 PM
SteveH's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 8,414
Rep Power: 368
SteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud ofSteveH has much to be proud of
Safe way to remove wax?

what's the best way to remove wax? We're gonna Rejex the GT2 and i'd like to have all the wax off first. I have heard normal soap can damage the paint. Is this true or can i just break out the Dawn?

-Steve
 

Last edited by SteveH; 07-27-2004 at 10:22 PM.
  #2  
Old 07-27-2004, 10:13 PM
Dr. T's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Bothell, WA
Posts: 862
Rep Power: 55
Dr. T will become famous soon enough
Dawn dishwashing liquid will remove any old wax.
 
  #3  
Old 07-27-2004, 10:21 PM
FAT-911's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 508
Rep Power: 40
FAT-911 is on a distinguished road
If you want to do it right check these guys out www.swissol.com

I have a Polar Silver TT and it comes out awesome with this stuff, it is expensive but hey, so is your car, only the best for the best.
 
  #4  
Old 07-28-2004, 12:58 AM
NJPete996TT's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Caldwell, NJ
Age: 53
Posts: 308
Rep Power: 33
NJPete996TT is on a distinguished road
I would typically go with Dawn as well, but if you are in the mood for something new i believe the NXT car wash has some wax striping capabilities. Check out autopia.
 
  #5  
Old 07-28-2004, 01:34 AM
Greyghost's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Orange Park, FL
Age: 55
Posts: 2,777
Rep Power: 132
Greyghost is on a distinguished road
Dawn and a clay bar.
 
  #6  
Old 07-28-2004, 01:37 AM
Sloth's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Naples, Florida
Age: 50
Posts: 1,983
Rep Power: 110
Sloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud ofSloth has much to be proud of
Just use Dawn. I would not want it for regular use, but it is perfect for stripping wax. A clay bar will work too. In fact, do both for best results.
 
  #7  
Old 07-28-2004, 12:24 PM
TCM's Avatar
TCM
TCM is offline
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Tyngsborough, MA
Posts: 1,049
Rep Power: 62
TCM will become famous soon enough
Dawn, clay, and a precleanser are your best bets. Most sealants come with a cleaning solution to use before applying, I am assuming this is not that case with ReJex. Hope this helps.
 
  #8  
Old 07-29-2004, 07:38 AM
HotRodGuy's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Age: 42
Posts: 12,874
Rep Power: 578
HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !
Originally posted by NJPete996TT
I would typically go with Dawn as well, but if you are in the mood for something new i believe the NXT car wash has some wax striping capabilities. Check out autopia.

nope, car washes were designed to the wax stays on. A good claying should strip the wax. Most pro detailers try to steer you away from using dawn but once in awhile should be ok.
 
  #9  
Old 08-11-2004, 05:06 AM
ChrisNJ's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Central Jersey
Age: 45
Posts: 177
Rep Power: 27
ChrisNJ is on a distinguished road
I usually use dawn first (remove wax), then clay (remove any excess wax and contaminants), then wash again w/ mothers/meguiars, then s100 sepc, and finish it off by waxing w/ nxt (can top it off w/ s100 the next day for a little added carnuba touch )
 
  #10  
Old 08-18-2004, 11:00 AM
NickShades25's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Age: 42
Posts: 4
Rep Power: 0
NickShades25 is on a distinguished road
Prepsol works great too!

Nick
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
carbonjim996TT
Automobiles For Sale
7
09-20-2015 08:14 AM
as4driver
Automobiles For Sale
1
09-10-2015 09:32 AM
JSF721
Detailing
1
09-08-2015 07:57 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Safe way to remove wax?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:55 AM.