how do you get wax off of the textured plastic our cars?

[bassin247]

how do you get wax off of the textured plastic on our cars?

When my dealer washed and waxed the car the first time they got wax all over the textured plastic on my 03. When I got it out of the autobody shop the other day, they did it again. I've tried a bunch of things, but nothing seems to work well.

What do you do?

 

[harry gilbert]

Are there any textured exterior parts? Not on my '03 -- only on the inside. It may not be "wax". My salesman mentioned they prep the cars with a plastic/polymer mix that leaves whiteish residue. Make the dealer remove it, because if they screw it up, they have to fix it. Photograph and document in case you have to push the issue. If you end up messing with it yourself, try a little vinyl cleaner on a toothbrush.

 

[Mac03Cobra]

Medium toothbrush with some upholstery cleaner.

I take it you are speaking of the rear valiance and behind the hood?

Mac03Cobra...

 

[SVTyballz]

A little mineral spirts on a rag should take it off. Then just use whatever plastic/vinyl dressing you normally use. If that doesn't do it, then use some laquer thinner on it (very dangerous to paint though).

gary

 

[bassin247]

Originally posted by harry gilbert
Are there any textured exterior parts? Not on my '03 -- only on the inside.

You may want to check the bottom of your rear bumper, the bottom of your front bumper, and the area between the hood and the bottom of the windshield. It's black textured plastic.

 

[RingTheory]

It's easy.

(1) Heat-up some peanut butter until it is somewhat liquified.
(2) Apply to wax on the plastic and wait about 30 seconds.
(3) Wipe with dry cloth.

Something I learned from Popular Mechanics. I had to use it for the same thing. There was some wax from the dealership when I bought the car.

 

[mosconiac]

Is there anything good Peanut Butter CAN'T do?? Amazing.

 

[Blade]

Goo-gone works really well too. Haven't tried peanut butter.... Hmmm.... I'm getting hungry.

 

[Boomer]

I use Turtlewax Black Chrome .Its for the trim.Gives the plastic a black wet look.Says right on it remove dirt wax -residue and discoloration.Real happy with the results!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cobra'03]

Toothbrushes can scratch - just use some WD-40 on a small sponge. This aint rocket science.

 

[gehoben]

after you put the peanut butter on wait about 3 minutes and smear on some welch's grape jelly and proceed to lick off!
Specially tasty while car is in motion

 

[ALLNTRL]

Originally posted by SVTyballz
If that doesn't do it, then use some laquer thinner on it (very dangerous to paint though).

Sorry man but lacquer thinner on dark plastic pieces is a BIG NO-NO!!!! :nono:

 

[Mac03Cobra]

Toothbrushes can scratch - just use some WD-40 on a small sponge. This aint rocket science.

I agree if you use a hard one. A nice soft brush will get in the
cracks.

WD40? You would put a solvent on plastic? Same goes for
GOOF OFF. No solvents gals and guys. Mild cleaner and a
soft brush. Works great..

But I do like the peanut butter trick!

Hey, What the hell! Do what the crazy FOOL did in that other thread and take your Snake to 160MPH PLUS(He said he was 170).

The Friggin stuff will fly off on it owns just to save its life!
:lol:

 

[Cobra'03]

WD-40 is not a solvent in my book - not really used for diluting paints or other liquids. It is very benign and safe, great for removing tar and wax.