I evidently got some wax, Megs NXT, on my bed caps. I thought I had taped off enough but I still managed to get a little crazy when applying the wax. So without buying any other products, since I am in the proverbial doghouse with the wife, what can I use to get the wax off?

Thanks,

themetermcse

 

An erasor will do it...worked for me. Other people have had other suggestions even things like peanut butter but I have never tried it, searching for it on the site will give you a bunch of options

 

I have a small cup of water and a stiff tooth brush on hand to get the wax off of the rough surface of the bed caps. Works for me. The water, if it drips, will not hurt the paint; and the small head of the tooth brush allows easy guidance to keep it off the paint. Water: Free. Toothbrush: Use an old one, not the same one you currently brush your teeth with.

 

...and that got me to thinking... could you Zaino your teeth?

I typically use the toothbrush method as well... if it's real stubborn, with a little bit of Simple Green in the H20 (avoid it hitting the freshly waxed paint).

RP

 

This brought to mind a method I employ when waxing around any plastic surface. I purchased some metal plating, like 16ga (1/16th") or so from any Hardware store, much like house roof flashing. I took the metal and cut it to workable square size (like 8" or so). I then took the edge that would touch my vehicle and blunted it with duct tape. Now as I apply wax near the plastic, or the opposite, wash off wax on plastic, I insert and hold by hand the metal protective plate between the plastic and body paint. I then apply a 4-6" strip of wax on the paint area adjacent to the plastic. I have also cut these metal plates with a curved pattern so I can wax/polish my wheels without getting the wax/polish on my tires.

 

I've used a very similar method with cardboard... not nearly as durable but, definitely effective.

Careful with that sheet around your paint!!!!

 

That is why I blunt the inserted edge with a folded strip of duct tape.

 

Hmmm...I never came up with any clever method to keep it off the plastic...just tried to be as careful as I could be, but with out fail it would get on their anyway. However, if you buy some Meguir's plastic and vinyl protection it looks really nice to go over all that stuff with it...and I believe it will hide or take off that wax too...possibly. Looks really good on the dash and all inside as well.

 

Eraser works great.

And on the subject of creative ways to blocks things from getting in the wrong place when detailing....

When I had my Ranger I made a cardboard foldable cover that literally fit perfectly into the outermost lip on my wheels and it would "snap in place" while I applied tire dressing, and then pop right out.

I loved that... too bad my new wheels don't have the magic lip

 

The eraser is an option but, user beware on the 04+ model...

The plastic is apparently MUCH softer on the new model versus that of the late model. There have been a few people here that have DESTROYED plastic parts on their vehicle utilizing a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser... while I know a pencil eraser and the MrC ME are different items, they work by the same premise -- friction.

I used the MrC ME on my 2001 KR several times with GREAT success... I won't use it on my 05' because of others' stories -- several posted here @ f150online.com.

Again, user beware.

 

Thanks everyone....employed the toothbrush method today and it worked pretty good. went with a small, medium bristle oral B brush. I used the cardboard deflection technique and employed it on my wheels too. Can't do too much because they keep saying its supposed to rain.

Thanks again!!

 

i use gr40 trim cleaner and it removes all traces of wax best stuff out their great stuff you will not belive the results use rubber latex gloves its a little rough on the hands. i get from www.topoftheline.com again its the best stuff i have ever used. SEMPER FI.

 

Alls I ever do is a) be careful and when that fails, badly, I use a terry cloth and basically scrub the plastic with it during removals. That does well believe it or not, but time tells all. About a week or two later during washing, it has dried so a bit of water on a hard bristled detail brush works well. Aim the bristles down at the ground, push against the plastic sideways and kinda scrub up and down. It does work at any angle, just play around and see. It doesn't turn perfect so wash with soap and water after, do scrub a bit. Should work pretty good, keeps me content.

 

I love reading this stuff. SOmething that works wonders, you'd never believe unless you tried it that works amazingly well........drumroll.........hand wash concentrate. Believe it or not, I use it everyday for just this purpose. I have a little squeeze bottle ready at hand for wax on the black plastic.

 

I just use my finger tip applying the wax or paint sealant. Just do all the, up close to the plastic stuff first, making a border line. It takes a little practice getting the right amount on the end of your finger. Once you have it down though, it goes pretty fast. A helluva lot faster than masking.

Arguably, this is the best stuff I've ever used.