I have wax running along the edges of the orange vinyl on my '07 HD. Tried a toothbrush to removed it, to no avail. Anyone know of a method or solution I could try without damaging the vinyl? Open for any ideas. - Og

 

Have you tried some QD? What kind of wax did you use?

 

Actually on the vinyl or in the crack where it meets paint?

If it's in the crack I sometimes use a small plastic scraper (very carefully and slowly) to scrape the majority out.

 

Goo Gone should work for taking the wax off.

 

Although many chemicals will remove it, be careful: They dont stop there. SG and Goo Gone will both remove wax like a champ from trim, but if it gets on your paint, be aware that you will have to re wax the affected area.

Assuming the wax is on the trim (not in the crack between trim and paint), use a pencil eraser to remove it. Also, although it sounds really odd-- Peanut butter will work. SG would be fine if applied to the tip of a Qtip or on a corner of a rag or something.

For wax in the cracks: Use a toothbrush (very soft) and a bit of QD, and a lot of patience. I am sure there are other ways, but keep your paint in mind.

This, my friends, is why you should tape off first. I know Gip and RR always tape off first, and a complete tape job takes about 10 minutes... Search for this, and you will find great pics of how taping should be done.

 

This is the reason I removed my 4x4 sticker.

 

I use a 2" Badger hair paintbrush trimmed down till it's pretty stiff.
Wrap the clamp with a cloth tape.
Use a tapping motion at a angle (toward edge of vinyl) It should knock out any dried wax.
Next time you wax leave a buffer zone from your vinyl and trim of about a 1\4" Stay away from your window rubber, hood cowel as well.
I run painters tape spliting the difference between fender hood, door to bed etc..
Also a towel spread over your cowel or even paper and tape will keep "sling" off those areas.
untill you hone your skills it's best to just avoid trouble areas. You won't notice since during final wipe down those areas will be get waxed with your mf towel.

This forum is great!! Different areas of the country use different products, techniuqes(sp?) Lots of great help from the people.

 

It's where the vinyl meets the paint - I used Meg 3 step system. Cleaner, polish and wax. By the way, wouldn't it be kinda difficult to tape over the orange vinyl graphic for waxing? There's no way I could get that perfect. If there is an alternate method, please inform me. Thanks all for the help. - Og

 

Don't bother waxing over the vinyl, stay a 1\4" away from the edges and the decal itself.
To keep your vinyl decal as shiny as your truck use some vinyl spray (qd)
on a cloth and buff the decal.

 

Didn't know they made vinyl spray - thanks, dude. - Og

 

6200 DETAILS Ardex

There are other dressings that work equally well.
I just walk a little distance from the vehicel (silocon on paint drives me nuts)
spray some on a towel and wipe over my vinyl before waxing and be sure to stay away from your decals a good 1\4"

Glad I could help.