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Old 02-20-2004
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Angry How do I get rid of the excess wax?

Hey, I was just curious as to how you get rid of the excess wax that turns white around the plastic parts of a car.
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be careful when applying it but maybe a microfiber towel and some patience
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isn't there like some type of spray or chemical that would do the job too, like goo-gone?
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try some bug & tar remover, and let it sit for a minute or so... then wipe away. i found bug & tar removes just about anything. i use the turtle wax brand that comes in a yellow can and not to mention it's clear coat safe.
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^^^but then you need to rewax after using both of those products. Pic up some Meguiars Quick detailer and a microfiber towel and spray it on the excess and then wipe off.
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go to the store, buy a paint brush, cut off about half of the bristles, i.e. make them shorter.

Then simply wipe them off, or use a toothbrush. The wax will just brush away.
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lol..first time i did that..i looked so stupid have those wax marks...
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how do u get rid of the white wax stains on the rubber pieces around the back winshield and sunroof??
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^^ dont do it next time u silly goose
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to remove the excess wax, use a boar's hair brush. dont use nylon because it will scratch. everynoe and then, you can find a set of four brushes at auto parts stores (1 of each, brass-steel- nylon-boars hair). to prevent this in the future, dress exterior plastic w/ vinyl protectant and dont wait to long to wipe off wax. it is a lot easier to remove wax before it gets dried, i put on wax on a panel and then remove before proceeding to the next panel
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