removing old wax

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  • March 23, 2013 at 8:39 pm #234588
    greg press
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    @greg-press

    Went into the garage today to putter with car and noticed some wax streaks so i was thinking maybe i should remove old wax before applying jellcoat wax i got for b-day any ideas for removing old wax.     

    March 23, 2013 at 10:30 pm #255201
    KentT
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    @kentt

    Acetone, but it is nasty stuff…

     

    And, it won’t hurt the gelcoat.  Keep it away from rubber, as much as possible.  Then wash the acetone off…

     

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    March 24, 2013 at 10:05 am #255202
    Paul Mossberg
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    Might try new wax. The agents that carry the wax will likely dissolve the old dried wax on your car.

    Paul Mossberg
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    March 24, 2013 at 12:05 pm #255203
    Dale Schumacher
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    @schu

     Maybe a clay bar?

    March 24, 2013 at 1:24 pm #255204
    MGLondonRoadste
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    @mglondonroadste

    A dish washing liquid car wash should remove the old wax.  Try Dawn or something like that.  Acetone is too flammable to be used safely inside a garage. Its vapors can be ignited easily from a spark or even static electricity.  It is also harmful to inhale the vapors.  You must have adequate ventilation.
    MGLondonRoadste2013-03-24 13:27:08

    March 25, 2013 at 9:29 pm #255205
    Steve Crites
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    @ringo

    Dawn, the plain kind with no scents, will do the job with no damage to chrome, rubber, etc. 

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