How To Remove Wax From Black Plastic?

spikesputnik · May 8, 2009

OK, i've had this problem with just about every vehicle I've ever owned. It seems once wax gets on black plastic accidentally, and especially if allowed to dry, it's there forever!!! Of course it is worse with flat back or textured pieces.

What solvent and/or technique is best for trying to remove it?

GRB60 · May 8, 2009

Peanut butter. No kidding.

peteking · May 8, 2009

Peanut butter. No kidding.

...seriously? Hmm...I'll have to give that a shot. I have wax smeared on my windshield trim that I'd like to get rid of.

longhorn_giant · May 8, 2009

Vegetable oil also works. I feel it's a little easier to clean up than peanut butter is, and it kind of leaves a nice shine, even after you wipe it all off.

peteking · May 8, 2009

Vegetable oil also works. I feel it's a little easier to clean up than peanut butter is, and it kind of leaves a nice shine, even after you wipe it all off.

Cool. Do you smear some on and wipe it off? Or do you let it sit for 5-10 minutes? Suppose I can try both....

tallspawn · May 8, 2009

I've used Mother's Back to Black, has worked for me and it helps keep it from fading...

longhorn_giant · May 8, 2009

I put some on a paper towel and just rub on the plastic. It comes right off, then I'll take a dry one and make sure I didn't leave any oil behind.

spikesputnik · May 8, 2009

Cool, I'll try that. Apply with a butter knife, scrape off with cracker,eat it, then lick till clean

Zembonez · May 8, 2009

Cool, I'll try that. Apply with a butter knife, scrape off with cracker,eat it, then lick till clean

Good old Bug & Tar remover works great for removing stray wax... I found out the hard way once when my kid decided to help me wax my truck.

ffmedic74 · May 8, 2009

alcohol prep pad

stadt11 · May 9, 2009

Mr. Clean Magic Auto Erasers always work for me

GasHog369 · May 9, 2009

turtle wax ice ....

Last time i detailed my truck i first did the claybar, then instead of my usual meguiars, i tried the turtle wax ice.... Very easy to use and u can wax pretty much everything with it! I did my flares , bumpers , chrome!! Excellent product and it smells awesome! I had the white residue all over my flares and its still gone!