Car Wax Removal? (For Paint Touch-Up)

USA HP · 02-03-2005, 07:12 PM

I've got some spots on my front bumper I'm planning on hitting with a little touch-up paint. What is the best way to take the wax off? I know people who have done it by accident with dish soap, but I was wondering if there was a better way to go.
Thanks for the info!

Orange97GTVert · 02-03-2005, 07:18 PM

Get some wax and grease remover. You can usually find it in a small can at Walmart in the section of automotive where they sell bondo and cheap touch up paint. If you can't find any, paint thinner will do, just DONT use laquer thinner. Gasoline works pretty good too. Hope this helps!

Stang_Crazy · 02-05-2005, 10:02 PM

A detailing clay bar will remove any wax on the finish. Also, there's nothing wrong with hitting the front bumper with a Dawn wash (uncented, plain old generic dawn). Just re-apply the polish/wax when you're done.

02-03-2005, 07:12 PM	#1
USA HP Driving Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 8	Car Wax Removal? (For Paint Touch-Up) I've got some spots on my front bumper I'm planning on hitting with a little touch-up paint. What is the best way to take the wax off? I know people who have done it by accident with dish soap, but I was wondering if there was a better way to go. Thanks for the info!

02-03-2005, 07:18 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Car Wax Removal? (For Paint Touch-Up) Get some wax and grease remover. You can usually find it in a small can at Walmart in the section of automotive where they sell bondo and cheap touch up paint. If you can't find any, paint thinner will do, just DONT use laquer thinner. Gasoline works pretty good too. Hope this helps! __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

02-05-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Re: Car Wax Removal? (For Paint Touch-Up) A detailing clay bar will remove any wax on the finish. Also, there's nothing wrong with hitting the front bumper with a Dawn wash (uncented, plain old generic dawn). Just re-apply the polish/wax when you're done. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

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