Removing wax residue from plastic trim

WhiteExpress · Nov 12, 2013

I think the title pretty much explains the question.

I got wax marks on my mud flaps, mirrors and door handles.
Oh and those stupid plastic bed caps too.

I was thinking All Purpose Cleaner and a tooth brush, but I'm uneasy with that getting on my painted surfaces.

HELP!

0212353 · Nov 12, 2013

peanut butter.

trust me, it works.

Trupiano · Nov 12, 2013

Interesting!

El Phono

johnnysart · Nov 12, 2013

0212353 said:
peanut butter.

trust me, it works.

Smooth or chunky? lol.

AdamsPolishes · Nov 13, 2013

You're on the right track, APC will work perfectly to remove wax/polish residue from those areas. Any soft-bristled brush or towel will work.

Spray the towel or brush itself, then work it into the area with the wax on it. Don't worry about getting a little APC on the paint either, it won't hurt a thing. Just be sure not to do it in full sunlight or allow it to dry and you'll be fine.

Going forward, be sure to treat those areas with our Super VRT before performing any other steps. Once those spots are treated, if you do happen to get any wax/polish on them, it will wipe right off without any additional effort.

Also, save the peanut butter for sandwiches.

johnnysart · Nov 13, 2013

Excellent thread. Glad to know I bought some Adams All Purpose Cleaner.
Thank you Nick!

GotExhaust.com · Nov 13, 2013

Nick@Adams said:
You're on the right track, APC will work perfectly to remove wax/polish residue from those areas. Any soft-bristled brush or towel will work.

Spray the towel or brush itself, then work it into the area with the wax on it. Don't worry about getting a little APC on the paint either, it won't hurt a thing. Just be sure not to do it in full sunlight or allow it to dry and you'll be fine.

Going forward, be sure to treat those areas with our Super VRT before performing any other steps. Once those spots are treated, if you do happen to get any wax/polish on them, it will wipe right off without any additional effort.

Also, save the peanut butter for sandwiches.

I was just about to recommend the Adam's All Purpose Cleaner! Great to see you guys on the forum.

homeguy · Nov 13, 2013

I use chemical guys G6 on the little bit of back I have on my truck. Works great.

By my iPhone.

WhiteExpress · Nov 13, 2013

Nick@Adams said:
You're on the right track, APC will work perfectly to remove wax/polish residue from those areas. Any soft-bristled brush or towel will work.

Spray the towel or brush itself, then work it into the area with the wax on it. Don't worry about getting a little APC on the paint either, it won't hurt a thing. Just be sure not to do it in full sunlight or allow it to dry and you'll be fine.

Going forward, be sure to treat those areas with our Super VRT before performing any other steps. Once those spots are treated, if you do happen to get any wax/polish on them, it will wipe right off without any additional effort.

Also, save the peanut butter for sandwiches.

I am just super fearful of some long term negative effects on the paint with APC. Thanks for the 'ok' haha.

And yea, I'd need a LOT of peanut butter. Damned monster sized truck!

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