How to remove old wax????

[Brian J]

What is best way to remove all wax from the finish? The previous owner of my 944 took the car to a detailer who used a very soft wax. It looks good but leaves fingerprints and water spots no matter how quick you dry the car.





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[jetmax]

crankandcrome show detailed a 3000GT last week. They said not to use dish washing soap on your car because it would remove the wax that was already on the car. I'm guessing if you want to remove the wax to use regular dish wasing soap. I know there are other products out there like prep spray that shops use before they paint cars, but would cost a bit more than plain old dish sopa.
good lick,
john

[Bob's944]

dishwashing soap is mild compared to laundry soap, most good laundry soaps will get thru the wax... either that or I'm sure detailers have some kinda stripper that they use (but you have to be over 18 for that kinda thang)

[Brian J]

Thanks, I have heard the same about dish soap. I always have used car soap. I was looking for a product that will remove all the wax and get me down to just the factory finish (if there is any left).


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[Brian J]

Bob,

The problem with laundry soaps is that they sometimes have bleach which is most bad for the finish.



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[jwolk1]

You should use 3M's Hand glaze. You can find it at most auto stores. It is applied to the car like a wax. It removes dirt, swirls, and old wax while it nourishes the paint. You should check out www.carcareonline.com, they have excellent references for detailing a Porsche. They also sell the hand glaze and are good people to order from -

Jeremy
1983 Guards Red

[newoldguy]

Brian,
When I did my car with the Zaino system this summer, the first step is wash with dish soap (like Dawn). If not sure, do it again. Then use Clay Bar. That should get rid of all of the stuff you're wanting to get rid of. Then start back over with the wax of your choice but I thought Zaino was great.

[adrian jaye]

To remove a natural wax

You can use any cleaner which has a petrochemical content.

You say that your getting finger prints on it.

I've had "Zymol" treatment on mine.
It's based on a totally natural wax called carnuba. (in fact you can eat it!)

This should dry to a hard but silky fish. Protecting the bodywork.

It's good stuff albeit expensive. for a full write up go the the zymol webpage
www.zymol.com or www.zymol.co.uk

hope this helps

[Brian J]

Thanks for the tip. I have a wax sold under the brand name "Mother's" which is a carnuba based wax.



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[Cake944]

In the past i have used a little bit of kerosene in the wash water. The drawback to that is the environmental thing. It did really clean the car and remove the old wax. Of course I did that on a Dodge K car.