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Old May 13, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by pluslt


Don't think I'd have the cajones to do that.
I didn't have much of a choice....It was a brand new Blazer and I moved it so I could spray Thompsons Water Seal on our deck. Well It wasn't far enough away and the wind covered it....
It was a lot of work, washing it twice and then waxing but like I said it never shined like that before.....or ever again...

Lesson learned.....now if I spray anything the car is a block away !

But mineral spirits or non sudsing ammonia is also great on the windshield to remove all road oil etc !..
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Old May 13, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 64Corvette
After I clay bar I wipe the car down with mineral sprits to get the cleanest finish possible before sealing and waxing. You can tell the difference in the shine.
I'll give it a try on my wife's camry first.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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The belt sander with 80 grit paper worked the best. Took awhile but got down to it!!!!
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Old May 13, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Dawn dishwashing soap works well for removing wax.
I wash the car once a year with Dawn to remove the old wax etc and then re-wax.

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