I was wondering how to get wax off of the black trim on my truck. I have tried scrubbing on it but it wont come off. If anyone knows anything please comment.

 

Try Mother's Back to Black and a toothbrush.

 

If your trying to avoid the obvious chemical cleaner route, use a light oil such as peanut oil or mineral oil and a brush (like a nail brush). Rub it on, let it sit for a minute or two, then gently scrub and make sure to rinse off the area thoroughly. I've also heard rumors of people using peanut butter...anybody else hear that one? Hope that gives you some ideas.

 

Quick detailer, tooth brush, and patience. My go to QD is Meg's #34 because I can get it locally by the gallon.

 

peanut butter and a tooth brush has worked for me for over 30 years. .

 

Yep.. x2. Peanut butter.. Did a full detail on my truck last week and used it on some spots I made from my DA. I just put some on a rag and wiped it off. Worked like a charm.

 

Cool, thanks for the tips.

 

I just used a pink eraser from a pencil.

 

degreaser. any kind of interior cleaner will work. pro detailer for 8+ years. peanut butter may work but also has oil in it and may run to paint and cause trouble wiping off.

 

If you get to is soon enough, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works. If not I use Simple Green a rag and a lot of patience.

 

I also wiped everywhere I cleaned down with a wet rag afterwards and dried it. I don't foresee that problem.

 

It's not a problem.

 

I just finally found something I'm comfortable with: Windex! I couldn't believe it! Spray enough on a small towel to make it just wet. Not so much that it runs. Rub the spot with the towel and the white comes right off! No hard scrubbing that leaves marks.



Noting this though, I'm now very, very careful to not let glass cleaner spray get on the paint. I'm pretty certain it would remove the wax from paint just as easily as from rubber and plastic.

 

Here's a couple of thing to try...

IPA, Mineral Spirits or Simple Green
Depending on the trim all three have worked for me.

 

I mask off with blue painters tape on all black textured plastic prior to waxing. Takes less time/effort than removing wax residue from non painted surface and the results are professional.