Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?

[stallerl]

My '29 Tudor has an older black paint job that has lots of dried white wax built up in the body seams. I want to remove it without using a wheel, preferring to do it by hand. I searched here, you tube and other car sites without success as to what to use to remove the dried wax. Could something as simple as warm water and a soft toothbrush work? Or do I have to clay bar the area? I read that Dawn dish soap works well. (Does it have to be only Dawn?)
Any suggestions on what would be best to get rid of the old wax crud?
Thanks.

[28ACoupe]

Tooth brush.

[Tiny]

Toothpicks can also be a usefull tool for those hard to get at spot, but a toothbrush will get most.

[green30coupe]

Detailers use what they call a cut-off paint brush. Detail suppliers sell them and I suppose you could carefully cut a soft bristled paint brush flush and about ¾" from the metal band to make one yourself.

[glenn in camino]

I'd use a tooth brush dipped in grease and wax remover. Then use some of that black wax made for black and dark colored cars.

[stallerl]

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After trying a toothbrush I landed up getting the best results with a q-tip and Ivory Liquid dish soap. I found that the toothbrush was lightly scratching the surrounding area even though the brush was a super soft sensitive type. What didn't come off with the q-tip I carefully used the point of a toothpick. I then followed up with Mequires black wax. While it's not perfect it's a lot better. Thanks for all the tips!

[V4F]

when done , use a wax that does not leave the white ........

[stallerl]

I did. I used Meguiar's Black Paste Wax. Although it's not really black in color, more like a gray it sure does look better then the old dry white wax that was it here. Thanks!