Hi,

What is the best way to remove car wax from plastic surfaces? My first time out using Meguiar's Gold Clearcoat, I managed to hit a few areas with deep crevices and the dried wax is now showing itself prominently.

Thanks

(next time I'll be using masking tape)

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2001 SuperCrew 4x2 XLT
Dark Highland Green, 4.6 Triton, 3.55 Limited Slip, Sliding Rear Window, Trailer Towing Group - Class III, Bed Extender

 

Same thing happened to me this weekend. Applied Meguires Gold and got some on the plastic trim. Hope somebody comes to the rescue with a solution.

Ron

 

I think the best way is to not get the white dust on there in the first place. A tooth brush will help though.
I use Turtle Wax Color Cure on my truck. The polish is black so no white dust. You of course would use the green.

 

I use the toothbrush method also. I also use it around my 4x4 decal on the bed sides. It must be a soft bristle, used lightly when on painted sections.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4X4 Supercab Flareside
Bright Red, Med Graphite 60/40 Int
4.6L V8, Auto, 3.55 gears, HD/Tow Pkg, ORP
Slider, Keyless Entry/Alarm, Pwr/W/L/M/S

ADDED

Uniden PRO520XL/Wilson 1000 CB
Alpine CHM-S655RF 6 CD Changer
Ventshade Stepshields in grey color
Stillen bumper cover
Bladerunner grill insert

 

Use Zaino! You won't have those problems

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2000 Extended Cab F-150
4X4 Offroad
Flairside Oxford White
AirRaid FIPK
2001 L Tails
2001 L 3rd Brake Light
2001 L Corners
Pioneer DEH8000, 12 Disc Changer, Custom Amp Rack, Rockford Fosgate Punch 160, Rockford Fosgate 10" SUB. Keyless entry on Drivers door. Brushguard, 2 160 Watt K.C.'s, Duraliner Bed Liner, AVS hood deflector.

 

Mother's back to black will remove the residue from plastic parts.

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2000 F-150 XLT Sport, Silver 4-door Supercab StyleSide
Short Bed (Only way to fit in the garage)
17" Sport Wheels with BFG tires, 3.55 R, 4.6l V8, Auto (First one in 20 years)
In-Dash Single CD Player, 60/40 Split bench dark graphite

Mods So Far
K&N Filter, Gatorback Spray-In Bedliner, Llumar ProShield Window Tint
WMS Velocity Tube (removed due to hum), Black Westin Step Bars, Lund Trident Hood DeflectorFlowMaster Delta Flow 50 muffler in place of stock

Future Plans
Superchip, Upgraded Speakers/Stereo

 

Yep. Mother's "Back to Black" works. But you STILL need a terry and some good finger rubbing and/or a toothbrush to get that white crap off that nice, textured plastic that Ford uses.

 

Mineral spirits.

 

Zaino recommends using Dawn dishwashing detergent to remove wax, although you may still need a brush to get down into the crevices.

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2000 Harley/Davidson F-150
Lund Bug Deflector
Ventshades
Century "Cargo Cover"
K&N FIPK Gen II
Superchip!!!
89 F-150 Lariat 4X4 for the "dirty work"!

 

When I get wax on the plastic trim covering the bed rails I use a small scrub brush, some hot water and dish soap, and a painters trip tool (with the edge wrapped in electrical tape) to help keep any of the soapy water from getting on my fresh waxjob.

It's a little awkward to use at first, but it works!