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Old May 20, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Default Wax Removal on conv top help?

Anyone know any tricks or products that will safely remove white wax residue from black fabric top edges (01 convertible) . Been on a while from previous owner. Thanks for any advice!
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Old May 20, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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You might try a heat gun.
Keep it on low heat, and don't allow the gun to get any closer than eight or so inches from the top and don't "stay" in one spot, move the gun across the area where the wax is.

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Old May 20, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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I know that peanut butter removes wax from flat black trim. You may carefully try it on the top.
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Old May 20, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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One should never, never wax a convertible roof!! Would try a dilute sunlight detergent sponge bath.
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Old May 20, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by phoneman91
I know that peanut butter removes wax from flat black trim. You may carefully try it on the top.
really?
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Old May 20, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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You may have to use a black substance to simply mask the residue. Anything from a sharpie pen to shoe polish..just a crazy thought if it were mine and nothing else was working.
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Here's a thought. I think I'd try Palmolive dish soap (diluted with water of course) with a soft brush and rinse with a hose. I know it strips wax off painted surfaces real good.
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Old May 20, 2015 | 10:24 PM
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Or Sunlight and a small soft brush......easy peazy!

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