Need help with Wax removal from those tough spots!

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brig2221

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I just got done detailing the exterior of my car and putting another layer of Souveran Paste Wax. The car looks beautiful!



That said, I am very annoyed at all of the area's on my car where I can see dried white wax. It's in the usual area's, creviced between moldings and the door, in between metal and windows, etc.



I took someone's advice on these forums and purchased some Magic Erasers for some stained black rubber trim that I had all around my doors. The Magic Eraser worked like a champ, white stains are now gone! I think the car looks so much better!



That said, the Magic Eraser won't work on the other problem areas on my car as I can't be scrubbing my cars black paint with a Magic Eraser.



I'm pretty sure there have to be some tools out there specifically for my issues. I was wanting to know what tools have worked the best for you to correct the issues I have described, where you buy them, and most importantly, how to safely use them.



Thanks for everyon's input!
 
brig2221 said:
That said, I am very annoyed at all of the area's on my car where I can see dried white wax. It's in the usual area's, creviced between moldings and the door, in between metal and windows, etc.
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i use one of these to get at wax residue in & around door handles, etc...

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it's not meant for the paint, but getting inside the nooks & crannies where you can't normally get into. the bristles are nylon, iirc...
 
Ok, well most of the areas that I need to clean are crevices where paint and plastic meet, paint and glass meet, etc. So, I will have to be scrubbing this thing over paint.



Are nylon bristles are whatever these things use, safe for the paint? Also, when using these tools, should I apply very little pressue and let the bristles do the work, or do I need to apply some pressure?



Sorry for all the questions. Thanks!
 
brig2221 said:
Ok, well most of the areas that I need to clean are crevices where paint and plastic meet, paint and glass meet, etc.
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if you can angle it to where it won't touch the paint, and you can gently get at the residue this will work (also spray some qd in the area if needed), otherwise you can also try using a mf towel and a small screwdriver with the >end taped off < very important!...
 
Before you get all crazy with all that stuff I have a rather simple solution I read somewhere in these forums. I read that you could let is sit in the sun for 5-10, maybe 15 minutes just enough to get it warm, and then use something small to get it off like a cotton swab.



You could give it a try otherwise, BigAl3's tip about the screwdriver(end taped up!) and a microfiber towel sounds very good. I am thinking you would want to use a small crewdriver that fits the little screws on the back of your P.C.



I hope it all goes well for you. Good luck!
 
I boars hair paint brush, you can hold it by the hairs or trim the hairs shorter and tape around the base to keep from scratching stuff with the base. Only time I generally have to use one is to remove wax that someone else left. I find it is easier to not get the wax in there to start with. Don't load up the pad as much and hit the areas like around trim and seams after you've done the open areas of a panel. This will reduce the amount on the applicator. If you still are having problems then use your finger tips around these areas. You can apply wax to intricate areas using your finger as an applicator with amazing precision.
 
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