Help, wax problem
 

I waxed my P5 about 2 weeks ago, and I noticed today some white residue along the sharp bends of the car. There was also the same white residue on some of the black trim, as well as the black plastic roof rail beams. I think I removed most of the residue from the sharp bends and black trim, but I cant seem to get the wax off of the plastic roof rail beams. Since the beams are not smooth, the texture seems to have trapped the wax residue in.

Anyone know why this has happened 2 weeks after I waxed? How can I get it off? It looks like sh#t, since the I didnt intentionally get it on the plastic, you can see somewhat of a half swirl mark. If anyone can give me some answers, I woud greatly appreciate it. Thanks :)

Be a "bit more carefull" when applying your wax...

To remove the wax residue from your roof rack simply apply some "BUMPER BLACK" and your problems will be solved. Any auto parts store has a couple of variation of this product, it costs about $4.00 and it is also EXCELLENT for carbon-fibre, it bring the lustre back like you won't believe. We used to use it on our Indy-Car chassis, especially around the drivers area.......

Later, Speedbump.

Peanut butter also works. Seriously.

Before you go the peanut butter route, try using a vinyl eraser...ie. the white blocks. Worked great on my LX door handles.

The "back to black" products usually just wash away after awhile and you have the same problem again.

Erasers and peanut butter (actually any vegetable oil should work) will permanently remove the wax residue.

Be sure to take a q-tip and get in tight spots like in between your gas cap, the emblems, etc. Be gentle though!! :D

Oh, also, get some LOW stick paint tape (usually blue colour ) and tape off any sections you don't want to get waxed. It's a few bucks and a few mintues, but it'll save you much heartache and frustration!!

What brand? Crunchy or creamy?


:D

LMAO!!! Seriously though, I'd go with creamy just b/c the peanut bits could scratch your paint if you use crunchy!!

And yes....I am slightly c-c-crazy! :D

another solution for the future would be to use a wax that will not leave the residue...and yes....there are waxes available like that....the mothers yellow I use specifically states it right on the can that it will NOT leave the residue on plastics.

Which one is that Nuke? The Mother's "Pure Carnauba wax"?

MMMMMM peanut butter, Good! :tit:

if vegetable oil works would french fry oil work?

LOL - McDonalds or Burker King???

I find the BK is a little too harsh on the clearcoat, and while McDonald's does leave a pleasant high-gloss finish, I'm a strong believer in the Wendy's "secret formula." Great shine, and it's the easiest to apply. Just my $0.02 :D :D :D

Re: Help, wax problem
 

Try a used toothbrush.

when you go to touch up you ride with spray wax (ie turtle or mothers out of a pump spray etc), this will remove the chalky white $hit. Two birds with one stone and no peanut butter!