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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 07:21 PM
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getting ready to touch up some chips etc in my paint. they have been waxed over many times. what is the best way to remove wax before painting?
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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there is a prep you can buy wherever you get your paint. It will strip off the wax and remove any oil, grease, etc. Use it and touch up the paint. On stone chip type damage and mild scratches, i've had good luck taking a mild compound to the touched up paint before waxing.

Good Luck and post some before and afters!
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I use 3M General Purpose and Adhesive Cleaner.
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