Wax build up removal

[MikeZcar]

Ok got the black pearl home, in storage since '87. every once in a while when it was windy and warm it got pulled out and washed. When he brought it back in he used a wax from a spray bottle on it. The paint is perfect but it has a haze over the whole car. I used rubbing compound o a test spot and waxed it 3 times. It looks loads better but the haze is still a factor. Thoughts on what to use to remove it WITHOUT damaging the BP stripes? Maybe a good detergent suggestion? If not it will be rubbing compound over the whole car.

Mike

[Bruce Palmer]

Mike,

For what it's worth, I quit using wax a long time ago and converted to the polymer "polishes" that seem to be gaining in popularity.

[Montezuma]

I am sold on System One "polymer" polish, Bruce is correct. I worked my car with the polish wheel and System One on Saturday and it looked great. Never a haze with the polymer. www.systemoneproducts.com

[Arne]

I'd recommend stripping the old wax off first, then starting with a fresh wax or polymer, as you prefer. To strip, try something like this:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+waxing/car+waxes+and+sealants/griot%27s+garage+paint+prep.do?search=basic&keyword=paint+prep&sortby=newArrivals&page=1

Personally, I still prefer wax. A good, non-cleaner, non-polishing carnuba works great for me.

[EScanlon]

Fastest method that shouldn't damage properly applied decals and stripes: Wax and Grease Remover. You should be able to buy it at your local Auto Paint store. A gallon runs approx $35 or so, and a spray can approx $8 or 9. The use is straight from the Karate Kid: "Wax ON-Wax OFF". One hand applies, the other removes. Use a clean rag in both hands initially, eventually substituting the remove rag for the apply rag with a refresh of solvent. Use a clean towel for removal every time. Don't use synthetic cloth, use cotton rags; t-shirts, baby diapers both work great.

The other product, is plain old Mineral Spirits. Not as good nor as effective as W&G Remover, but cheap. Like $10-12 for a gallon. Of the two, I like W&G more.

Last item, a heavy concentration of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Palmolive works also, or lastly Pine-Sol. All of these have the grease-cutting strength to cut the wax, however, copious rinsing is recommended afterwards. I use this stuff FIRST to remove any oils on the car, then follow up with W&G-R to get to a clean base.

FWIW

E

[pimp1911]

Dish washing liquid will strip the car wax as well.

[Arne]

But dishwashing soap may not strip silicones or other things the PO may have used. A true wax and grease remover will.