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    Wax removal

    What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces. I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some godd suggestions/products. Thanks

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    Re: Wax removal

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    What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces. I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some godd suggestions/products. Thanks
    For textured black trim, I like using Poorboy`s Trim Restorer. For smooth trim, something like ClearKote Vanilla Moose or Poorboy`s Polish with Carnauba would be good choices.

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    What is the best application technique of those products?

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    With the PB trim restore I used a old tooth brush, then finished up with his natrual look. I have a BMW with the textured trim, that just soaks up wax.
    I did the trim some time back and it looks like new again.
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    I`ve found that dressing trim before cleaning it will result on temporary fix only, as the wax/polish residue wasn`t *really* removed.

    What I like best to clean is Megs #39 or 1Z Plastic-Vinyl Cleaner with a tooth brush, and then I use PB Trim Restorer with a foam pad to give trim that `new` look.
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    Originally posted by Bobby D
    What is the best application technique of those products?
    I use different applicators depending upon the size of the area and the accessibility.

    For Trim Restorer on textured trim:
    - cosmetic foam wedge sponge for narrow trim (like door guards)
    - 1" foam paint brush for cramped areas (like hood louvers)
    - regular yellow foam wax applicator for wider areas

    For Vanilla Moose or Polish with Carnauba on smooth trim:
    - low pile microfiber towel or mitt
    - a microfiber applicator will also work but may be too bulky to fit in tight areas

    For all of these surfaces and techniques, buff with a dry towel about 15 minutes after applying.

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    Originally posted by jgv
    I`ve found that dressing trim before cleaning it will result on temporary fix only, as the wax/polish residue wasn`t *really* removed.

    What I like best to clean is Megs #39 or 1Z Plastic-Vinyl Cleaner with a tooth brush, and then I use PB Trim Restorer with a foam pad to give trim that `new` look.
    Excellent point! If the wax has been embedded for a long time, I will pre-treat by scrubbing with a soft toothbrush soaked with a 50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol.

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    awd330, I`ve found that the 50/50 mix will dry too fast requiring soaking the brush a lot of times, and it dries the plastic surfaces also. I really like Megs #39 to clean trim, maybe my favorite Megs product.
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    Originally posted by jgv
    I really like Megs #39 to clean trim, maybe my favorite Megs product.
    I agree........... #39 is a very good product! One of my favorite Meguiar`s products too! Once a year, in the spring, I always clean all my interior, and exterior trim with #39. With the help of a good protectant, that seems to keep the trim nice the rest of the year!

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    Originally posted by jgv
    awd330, I`ve found that the 50/50 mix will dry too fast requiring soaking the brush a lot of times, and it dries the plastic surfaces also. I really like Megs #39 to clean trim, maybe my favorite Megs product.
    Another good point Jose! I only use the 50/50 alcohol mix when I come across a vehicle with old embedded residue. This does not happen very often for me as I do not detail a large number of cars (just my own personal vehicles and those of certain friends and family members). I would not advocate using alcohol as a routine cleaner for the reasons you mentioned.

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    Re: Wax removal

    Originally posted by Bobby D
    What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces? I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some good suggestions/products. Thanks
    You could use WD40.

    Just apply WD40 directly to the affected vinyl while it is dry, prior to washing the vehicle. Allow the product to penetrate the the vinyl and then use either a toothbrush for small vinyl trim or a larger nylon scrub brush for larger trim. Always work out of direct sun light and do not apply WD40 to hot surfaces. Wash and rinse vehicle thoroughly after application.

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    I use 3M`s Wax and Adhesive remover applied by a small foam painters brush. Then, I will apply PB`s Trim Restore to get that "black" look again.
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    I use PPG`s wax and grease remover...the stuff they use in the body shop to prepare the surface for painting. It`s gets everything off.
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