Best way to remove wax from plastic?

Quigs · Apr 22, 2014

After waxing last week I am now really noticing where I got sloppy and got wax on various plastic trim pieces(bed rail caps, door handles, bumper step pads). What is the best way to get the wax off of these textured plastic pieces?

e9muzik · Apr 22, 2014

Honestly, I find using my trim dressing works well... Preferably the gel type. Some people say, distilled vinegar diluted, dawn dish detergent diluted(only use to strip wax!!! never to wash!), smooth peanut butter (weird), etc. I use the Chemical Guys Tire and Trim gel.

Graygoose · Apr 23, 2014

I use Mothers Back to Black.

0212353 · Apr 23, 2014

peanut butter will remove it too

saintsreturn · Apr 23, 2014

0212353 said:
peanut butter will remove it too

Haven't tried it but sounds ridiculous. Crazy how somethings work for eating and other tasks.

Sent from this thing in my hand

parttimer · Apr 23, 2014

APC and a brush will get it out too.

WhiteExpress · Apr 23, 2014

I would tape off the paint, and then use a stiff tooth brush and an all purpose cleaner (Simple Green) etc.

The tape is just to avoid the potential for scratches.

Burla · Apr 23, 2014

Like attracts like, simple chemistry and that is why all of these things with oil work with things that contain oil.

I would use Goo Gone, very effective in many different forms like professional grade as well. This is my Go To, rarely if ever let me down. Even melted silicone caulking away! Although that did take some work as well.

Degreasers, even 409 might work, simple green.

Acetone or alcohol will also work.

Use a different wax, cheaper waxes with fillers cause this problem, better yet go with a sealant and never worry about it. Zaino, Duragloss, Klasse, all better then wax and don't attract dust either.

soapy · Apr 24, 2014

The best way to remove wax on plastic is simple. Just use a pink eraser. It works fast and is way better than using other chemicals. Try it once and you will see. Do it just like you would to remove a pencil mark on paper.

14hemiexpress · Apr 24, 2014

Graygoose said:
I use Mothers Back to Black.

2nd that's what I use works great and even brings a little shine to it.

Ramlvr · Apr 24, 2014

soapy said:
The best way to remove wax on plastic is simple. Just use a pink eraser. It works fast and is way better than using other chemicals. Try it once and you will see. Do it just like you would to remove a pencil mark on paper.

I tried this to and it really works.

audio1der · Apr 24, 2014

Either pink eraser, or Mr. Clean magic eraser.
I like to use back to black afterwards, but putting it over a white stain just just that; highlights the white stain you can still see.

Quigs · Apr 24, 2014

Thanks guys I'll give these a try this weekend when I get up to the old homestead. I think I have some Back to Black floating around my parents garage from my Trailblazer days since that thing was 50% gray plastic.

Just as a note the other 50% of my Trailblazer was glass and rice paper, damn thing was always broke. The only trail it blazed was back to my mechanic.

Ghengis_Khandrey · Apr 26, 2014

3rd vote goes to the eraser. I use the white vinyl one though, works fantastic

Lawhand · Apr 30, 2014

just read this post and tried pink eraser... it didnt work for me and neither did GooGone. going to buy some Back to Black and watch that fail as well.... NEVER USE FULL SYNTHETIC WAXES THEY ARE THE WORST THING EVER AND IF THEY GET ON BLACK TRIM LIFE IS OVERRRRRRRRR!!!!!

chrysigon · Apr 30, 2014

Windex. Really.

77PW440 · May 5, 2014

How I minimize getting wax on plastic trim is by treating it first. By treating it first the wax comes right off the trim when I get sloppy. This has worked when waxing my old Sierra with plastic door handle, side mirrors, bumper pad and tailgate handle.

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