How to remove old wax?

petemata · October 31, 2003

Is it true by using dishwasher detergent you will wipe off old wax? If so, would it do any harm to the clearcoat?

thanks

Pete

wandell · October 31, 2003

I've heard Dawn is the best. It'll strip the old was right off. I don't beleive it will hurt the paint.

gmcjoe · November 1, 2003

I've heard Dawn is the best. It'll strip the old was right off. I don't beleive it will hurt the paint.

Yep, I use dawn dishsoap to wash the vehicle to clean any old wax off.

Follow up with a claybar to clean the paint

SlamminL5s · November 7, 2003

We Use Dawn And It Works Great!!!!

black&grayHD · November 12, 2003

No harm to the paint, but you better wax it afterwards. It will be completely unprotected if left alone . My preference is Zaino

freaker · August 16, 2004

There is a product by Maguires called "paint cleaner" (not 100% sure on name?) it's part of a 3 part process. I use it once a year to remove the old wax, clean the paint and then build up the wax again. I apply it with my polisher and a terrycloth pad. Slow speed, and it works great! The paint squeaks like clean dishes when it's done. No more water spots or bugs or bird droppings marks. Really good product.

hcvone · August 17, 2004

Dawn does a good job stripping most wax and all the oils off, 3M makes a product called Adhesive and Wax Remover, than also works very well, and claying will remove any carnauba wax product. Side note that Dawn will not remove Zaino wax.