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12-22-2013, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
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. |
12-22-2013, 11:59 AM | #2 |
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Re: Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
Tooth brush.
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12-22-2013, 12:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
Toothpicks can also be a usefull tool for those hard to get at spot, but a toothbrush will get most.
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12-22-2013, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
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.
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12-22-2013, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
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.
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12-22-2013, 02:35 PM | #6 |
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12-22-2013, 02:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
when done , use a wax that does not leave the white ........
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12-22-2013, 02:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?
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!
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