stained paint -- help

donk · 06-04-2006, 08:26 AM

I've got a bit of an issue. I washed and waxed the car today. After washing, I took it for a short drive to blow any remaining water out. When I got back, I proceeded to the waxing.

Everything was fine until I got to the the engine lid. I was using liquid type wax BTW. So I poured a little wax on the lid, rubbed it in, and buffed it out. Now I have what appears to be a light stain on the paint just where the wax was poured. I guess this is because the engine lid was still warm.

Anyway, I tried stripping the wax and re-doing it, but the stain is still there. Any suggestions on how to get this off my paint.

Thanks. Sorry, no pics. Wife out of town with the digicam.

mca · 06-04-2006, 08:46 AM

can't help ... but, is that strongbad?

Paulporsche · 06-04-2006, 08:48 AM

I would try washing w/ hot soap and water first. Perhaps one of those enviro friendly thinners (NOT lacquer thinner). Then if reqd some polishing compound or clay bar.

donk · 06-04-2006, 08:54 AM

Thanks Paul, I'll give that a shot.

mca: that's senor cardgage... http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/Senor_Cardgage

Paulporsche · 06-04-2006, 09:03 AM

Let us know what (if any) works.

911 in SC · 06-04-2006, 09:23 AM

I would try and wash just the decklid with dish detergent. This *should* strip all of the wax off, and give you a 'clean base' to start off with. I've done that with all of my cars that I've purchased used. This way, I know where I'm starting with a car.

Of course, you know you need to go back and put a coat of wax on it after you strip it with the detergent.

Mike

kilodawg · kilodawg's Garage

Go to the autopia.org site and ask there. That site is to detailing what Pelican is to Porsches, but a warning, if you linger there too long you may wind up with a garage full of new products. However, I can about guarantee that you'll never clean your car like you used to nor will it have ever looked so good.

Good luck!