Best way to remove wax buildup?
09-01-02, 03:13 AM
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Best way to remove wax buildup?
I'm trying to restore the paint on my dad's Probe GT and it has a nasty case of wax buildup. Anyone know the best way to get this stuff off? Its basically like a cloud on the surface of the paint, sort of like you waxed the car and never buffed it off, just hazy everywhere. Washing it does nothing for it. Right now I'm in the process of taking it all off but I'm using Mcguire's polish to do it, which doesn't seem like the fastest way. The polish cuts through it but it also kind of pushes it around. I have to keep using clean portions of the towel to avoid reapplying this old wax. Also, the paint has tiny blisters all over the hood, like little tiny lines. Is there any way to get rid of these? Should I try going stronger and getting a rubbing compound?
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how bout trying a ceramic/clay bar?? i've seen it do wonders!! probably it'd be difficult to locate a descent sized piece, but i'm sure detailing shops on the internet could sell ya one. in the past, i noticed that meguiars sold a clay bar set at pepboys, but the clay bar was smaller than a cigarette box(not that it has to be big though). hope that gives ya another idea or option.
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how bout trying a ceramic/clay bar?? i've seen it do wonders!! probably it'd be difficult to locate a descent sized piece, but i'm sure detailing shops on the internet could sell ya one. in the past, i noticed that meguiars sold a clay bar set at pepboys, but the clay bar was smaller than a cigarette box(not that it has to be big though). hope that gives ya another idea or option.
how bout trying a ceramic/clay bar?? i've seen it do wonders!! probably it'd be difficult to locate a descent sized piece, but i'm sure detailing shops on the internet could sell ya one. in the past, i noticed that meguiars sold a clay bar set at pepboys, but the clay bar was smaller than a cigarette box(not that it has to be big though). hope that gives ya another idea or option.
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