Removing Excess Wax from Trim

ucfperspicere · #1 08-07-2003, 03:52 PM

I couldn't figure out a good way to search for this :frown:, so I'll just post a new thread. When I wax (with Zymbol Cleaner Wax) I inevitably find blue fades on my trim the next day, and it stays for a month or so. Is there anything I can use to get rid of this blue without also stripping the wax?

flafonman · #2 08-07-2003, 03:57 PM

Try a SEARCH on Peanut Butter , honest.

chknbone · #3 08-07-2003, 04:49 PM

Peanut butter or a regular 'ol pencil eraser works wonders

01 XLT Sport · #4 08-07-2003, 06:59 PM

Peanut Butter just basically hides it and don't work real well. Actually the best way is with some soap and a toothbrush...

Boss_429 · #5 08-07-2003, 07:39 PM

If I'm using a wax that I know will stain, I take some masking tape and quickly mask off any trim. In the end, this saves me the time of going over and over stained trim, until it's finally clean of the residue.

**Rockpick** · #6 08-07-2003, 07:45 PM

Peanut butter is a coverup... plain and simple. If you don't mind applying JIFFY to your molding once per month, do it. Me, I prefer to use a stiff bristled toothbrush and a mix of car wash and water. Also, since getting it on the molding once, I've learned to use a straight edge of cardboard to avoid getting it on there again. Long story short, I take the cardboard and hold it straight along the molding such that I can't even get the applicator pad up to the molding.

I learned that trick from someone on here (sorry, I can't remember who) and it works great. So, there you have it... another tip from my bag of tricks... I carry cardboard. LOL!

RP

01 XLT Sport · #7 08-07-2003, 08:10 PM

I see RockPick agrees with me...

Now, mind you RockPick has a cherry truck, that bad boy shines like one mother.....

If you really worried about staining the plastic and don't want to use his or others suggestions on how to avoid getting the wax on the trim you could try Zaino polish. It does not stain the plastic. There are some other waxes/polishes that don't stain as well but I don't recall which ones they are and perhaps someone will come by to give you more choices...

**Rockpick** · #8 08-07-2003, 08:26 PM

Geesh... even here he manages to plug Z...

Use whatever you wish to use that gets you the best results but, mind you, I don't use 'CHERRY' wax and my truck color is Chestnut Brown.

RP

01 XLT Sport · #9 08-07-2003, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by RockPick
Geesh... even here he manages to plug Z...

Use whatever you wish to use that gets you the best results but, mind you, I don't use 'CHERRY' wax and my truck color is Chestnut Brown.

RP

I meant cherry as in extremely nice shine.

**Rockpick** · #10 08-07-2003, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 01 XLT Sport
I meant cherry as in extremely nice shine.

Sure ya did...

RP

01 XLT Sport · #11 08-07-2003, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RockPick
Sure ya did...

RP

venomous · #12 08-07-2003, 10:30 PM

Try WD-40....works well for me. Heck I use the stuff on everything

romans623 · #13 08-12-2003, 08:06 PM

Apply a small amount of hand-cleaner, Gojo or whatever, using a soft toothbrush (your wife's will do fine). This will definitely remove any wax from plastic trim.

ucfperspicere · #14 08-17-2003, 11:54 PM

Well, I ended up buying Meguiar's Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Restorer. It worked beautifully and easily. But I think it stripped some of the wax.

But that's fine. I bought Meguiar's three-step system which I will try next weekend. I'll post pictures then.

-Jeff

Konig · #15 08-21-2003, 05:25 PM

I dont know if anyone has said this yet since I didnt read ALL the posts.

but... The best way I have found for removing wax off the plastic is to use a hair dryer to heat up the dried wax, then use a bath towel to simply wipe it away.

I know it seems too easy...but it works perfectly, promise