Help, wax problem
June-24th-2002, 05:36 PM
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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
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
June-24th-2002, 05:45 PM
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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.
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.
June-25th-2002, 12:19 AM
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Bruce Leroy
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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!!
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!!
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!!
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!!
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June-25th-2002, 09:49 AM
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Bruce Leroy
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Originally posted by mnkyboy
What brand? Crunchy or creamy?
What brand? Crunchy or creamy?
And yes....I am slightly c-c-crazy!
June-25th-2002, 02:14 PM
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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.
June-25th-2002, 02:22 PM
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Bruce Leroy
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Originally posted by Sir Nuke
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.
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.
June-25th-2002, 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by NegatiZE
LOL - McDonalds or Burker King???
LOL - McDonalds or Burker King???
June-30th-2002, 12:25 PM
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Re: Help, wax problem
Originally posted by mnkyboy
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
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
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