getting wax off of plastic parts

[Tim Lingor]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

pbe???

PBE= Paint, Body and Equipment stores. If you look in the Yellow Pages, you should see a listing for body shop equipment and supplies.

Tim

[xterranole]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

Down here it's almost impossible to find at an autoparts store but there are plenty of PBE stores in our area that do carry a full line of Meguiar's professional line products.

pbe???

[mike_svt]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

Erasers work well at removing wax residue. I have a big pink eraser in my detailing arsenal, just for this purpose. The eraser debris can get a bit messy, but that's easier to deal w/ than dry wax is.

[Bounty]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

thanks mark, that was what i was looking for. Can I get m39 at an autoparts store?

Down here it's almost impossible to find at an autoparts store but there are plenty of PBE stores in our area that do carry a full line of Meguiar's professional line products.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

I would call ahead to your local parts store. On my side of Florida chain stores do not have the same inventory. A couple of calls will save you a lot of running around.

I also like #39 for this purpose.

[xterranole]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

Just keep in mind that a lot of "dressings" without cleaning agents will darken the plastic and mask the wax residue, but may not fully remove it.

I like to use a small scrub brush, or toothbrush and either M39 or M40. I prefer M39 since it is a pure cleaner and I know it is removing, rather than masking.

All-purpose cleaner and APC+ also usually work quite well with the same method.

Then follow with the dressing of choice like M40, Gold Class Trim Detailer etc.

thanks mark, that was what i was looking for. Can I get m39 at an autoparts store?

[Justin A]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

what does IPA contain

It's a bitter drink made from fermented wheat, barley, and hops. Most people like it, I really don't...I much prefer Heffewiezen style beers, but to each their own.

I think he's talking about Isopropyl Alcohol though - rubbing alcohol. It contains Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen:
C3H7OH

[Bounty]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

what does IPA contain

IPA = isopropyl alchohol....the stuff you find at Walgreen's or CVS. It is used after completing a polishing step to completely remove all oils, lubricants, and "fillers" left behind by the polish so you can get an accurate picture of defect removal. It also works well on gummy residues like tape or glue and is safe if some gets on the paint.

[Johnson]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

what does IPA contain

[Bounty]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

I tried UQD, it just smears it.. I tried a spot with W-d40 and that works but. I dont wanna get any on the paint. Would just a simple wash take it off.. I am not sure.. or else like m40 or trim detailer?

Since I remove all tape...and deal with any residue...immediately after polishing I simply use the same IPA bottle and give it a quick spritz then wipe away with clean microfiber.

[Johnson]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

I tried UQD, it just smears it.. I tried a spot with W-d40 and that works but. I dont wanna get any on the paint. Would just a simple wash take it off.. I am not sure.. or else like m40 or trim detailer?

[Justin A]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

what would a guy use to remove that sticky glue that comes from masking tape?

If it's bad, I would go with Goo-Gone. UQD might work too.

[Johnson]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

what would a guy use to remove that sticky glue that comes from masking tape?

[Justin A]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

Just keep in mind that a lot of "dressings" without cleaning agents will darken the plastic and mask the wax residue, but may not fully remove it.

I like to use a small scrub brush, or toothbrush and either M39 or M40. I prefer M39 since it is a pure cleaner and I know it is removing, rather than masking.

All-purpose cleaner and APC+ also usually work quite well with the same method.

Then follow with the dressing of choice like M40, Gold Class Trim Detailer etc.

Good call, I had forgotten about that. I don't have much black trim on my current vehicle, and none of it is prone to being waxed, so I haven't had to use anything to remove wax from trim in a long time.

I used to use a toothbrush with Orange Clean for removing wax from black trim, then BTB to shine it up again.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: getting wax off of plastic parts

Just keep in mind that a lot of "dressings" without cleaning agents will darken the plastic and mask the wax residue, but may not fully remove it.

I like to use a small scrub brush, or toothbrush and either M39 or M40. I prefer M39 since it is a pure cleaner and I know it is removing, rather than masking.

All-purpose cleaner and APC+ also usually work quite well with the same method.

Then follow with the dressing of choice like M40, Gold Class Trim Detailer etc.