Safest way to strip wax/dressings?

[TheSublimeGoose]

Hi all-

Wondering what the best/safest way to strip off wax and dressings in a wash is?

I was thinking a few washes with Dawn before claying would do the trick, but I realize it's not the best for my clear coat. Or would one or two "Dawn washes" a year not really matter?

I'm open for other suggestions, thanks-

Mark

[mis3]

Re: Safest way to strip wax/dressings?

Before, I used clay and paint cleaner to strip the wax off my car. Now, I use clay and Ultimate Compound. I only do full detailing once a year.

I do not use Dawn but I heard that Dawn will dry off the rubber trimming.

[TheSublimeGoose]

I'm talking pre-claying & UP (I don't feel the need to compound yet, the paint is in good condition...).

[Murr1525]

Re: Safest way to strip wax/dressings?

The car wont explode if you use Dawn... But the clay and UP will be able to get remove old wax.

If the wax is very fresh, like a couple days, it seems to hurt a bit. But after a couple months, the regular products will be fine, no need for anything else.

Of course if you really felt like it, Car Pro makes a product to remove all the oils, and there are a couple citrus wash products I think.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Safest way to strip wax/dressings?

The car wont explode if you use Dawn... But the clay and UP will be able to get remove old wax.

If the wax is very fresh, like a couple days, it seems to hurt a bit. But after a couple months, the regular products will be fine, no need for anything else.

Of course if you really felt like it, Car Pro makes a product to remove all the oils, and there are a couple citrus wash products I think.

We agree with all of the above. One Dawn wash won't ruin your paint, but there are better alternatives. Another thing to consider - how long ago did you last wax your car? If it's been more than 3 months there probably isn't much wax left anyway so there's no need to use any special process to remove what's left. A quick clay and light paint cleaner will remove the last of it.

[goldenlight]

I wait 3 months and apply more