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Did a search to no avail. Is there a (safe) household cleaning product, etc, that is good for removing wax for a hood stripe install? Or do I need to buy a automobile-specific product?
Thanks for any ideas !
If I wanted it cleaned off, I'd Dawn it, clay it, and then go over it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol. I would think the stripes would want any surface contaminants off the paint, that you'd get from claying.
Don't think any further polishing is necessary before the stripe goes down, unless you're going to polish afterwards in which case why not.
Then I'd go right back at it with something protective
If I wanted it cleaned off, I'd Dawn it, clay it, and then go over it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol. I would think the stripes would want any surface contaminants off the paint, that you'd get from claying.
Don't think any further polishing is necessary before the stripe goes down, unless you're going to polish afterwards in which case why not.
Then I'd go right back at it with something protective
The company that makes Rejex told me that it will very gradually weather away, or more rapidly with frequent washing, but there is no chemical available that will easily remove Rejex without ruining the paint underneath.
I don't believe that, but ya never know...
Found this post by an expert CF member which seems apropos:
As a former custom painter (grew up hand polishing lacquer paint jobs) you absolutely do not want to wash your car with any household cleaning product. Two reasons: Most products will not cut automotive wax and they have a high PH factor. The acidic content will cause the black plastics to prematurely age and turn gray. Use a low PH automotive grade soap for your 2-bucket washing method.
^ I don't believe the OP is referring to using a cleaner to wash entire car, but only to wipe down area where stripes are to be installed removing wax to insure stripe adhesion.
Like Gearhead Jim and Kevin Jones above, I've done some checking on what can be used on "today's" cars. Today's paint has changed quite a bit over the past 10 years, and certainly from a couple decades ago.
That said, I suggest you check with a company like 3M which has a deep technical team and answers lots of questions. I have the spray can version (08987) of what Kevin displays. I've been told by an installer of PPF to use it on paint or clear bra for bug removal, tar, etc. And I've been told it's too harsh for paint from other sources.* Remember that 3M is an old, body-shop products company (starting probably with sand paper) and knows its stuff and how not to negatively affect paint.
I've also talked with Meguiars tech people who know a thing or two about polish and how not to treat paint. Unless a product immediately damages your car, it's hard to tell if newer cos. know the long term effects of using a product to "remove something" on a car. That's just my opinion.
Like Gearhead Jim and Kevin Jones above, I've done some checking on what can be used on "today's" cars. Today's paint has changed quite a bit over the past 10 years, and certainly from a couple decades ago.
That said, I suggest you check with a company like 3M which has a deep technical team and answers lots of questions. I have the spray can version (08987) of what Kevin displays. I've been told by an installer of PPF to use it on paint or clear bra for bug removal, tar, etc. And I've been told it's too harsh for paint from other sources.* Remember that 3M is an old, body-shop products company (starting probably with sand paper) and knows its stuff and how not to negatively affect paint.
I've also talked with Meguiars tech people who know a thing or two about polish and how not to treat paint. Unless a product immediately damages your car, it's hard to tell if newer cos. know the long term effects of using a product to "remove something" on a car. That's just my opinion.
04-29-2019, 04:03 PM
Household product to remove wax?
. that's a good one!
And rubbing alcohol will take wax off too.
