Getting Off Old Wax

[sab316]

I was slightly intoxicated last time I waxed (In August) and I got a little out of control and got some on the plastic of the tailgate cap, part that connects mirror to door, lower valence under bumper. Now how do I get the dried white old wax off that. I know it'll be pretty hard.

 

I had a buddy tell me to get creamy peanut butter and smear a little on the spots and rub it around, then wash it off and the oils in it would get rid of it. But there has to be a better way than that?

 

Any suggestions?

[Wingnut]

Get an old fashioned pencil eraser.

[tanked_darren]

Yes I have used the eraser method, it DOES work.

[700 sportsman]

I've use a pencil, but I've also heard of peanut butter. I've been gunna try it sometime, but never have.

[ncbirdhunter]

I have not tried it on car wax, but I have found the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to work exceptionally well at removing dirt and spots that other cleaners can't remove (and the Magic Eraser works using water only, so it doesn't leave a residue behind).

[Major_Kong]

I've never tried the pencil eraser method (I actually never heard of it). I will have to try it in Spring. I have used black shoe polish and it does work, but it only lasts for a couple of months though, depending on how often it rains.

[RaddHazzard]

Mr. Clean Magic eraser will scratch you paint. Be careful.

[Pumper]

Rub peanut butter on it. The oil in the peanut butter will dissolve the dried wax.

[sab316]

Awesome guys, thanks alot. The wax spot has been bugging the piss out of me. I can't wait for it to get a little warmer so I can wash it up and get it clean again. I take it you're talking about a pencil eraser like the Pink Pearl eraser? The big ones? Guess I'll try the peanut butter and eraser to see which one works better!

[armyman22]

Duragloss Wax Eraser. Absolute BEST thing to use. $5.99 for a decent sized bottle. They make great stuff!!

 

Duragloss Wax Eraser

[Silverado4x4]

Tip, never wax your truck while intoxicated as it make things look pretty until you look at it the next day and this goes for everything including girls.

[Vortec-Z71]

Tip, never wax your truck while intoxicated as it make things look pretty until you look at it the next day and this goes for everything including girls.

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

nother vote for the peanut butter...works VERY well and lasts much longer than back to black...etc.

[tanked_darren]

Awesome guys, thanks alot. The wax spot has been bugging the piss out of me. I can't wait for it to get a little warmer so I can wash it up and get it clean again. I take it you're talking about a pencil eraser like the Pink Pearl eraser? The big ones? Guess I'll try the peanut butter and eraser to see which one works better!

 

white eraser

[yukon25008.1]

Dish soap cuts through wax and polish pretty good..