removing wax that is too dry? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cajun chevy · 08-18-2009, 06:37 PM

I waxed my truck and left the wax to dry too long. I am having a hard time removing the wax.
Any tips.
Thanks.

piecesparts · 08-18-2009, 10:19 PM

Purchase a quality detail spray and use it to wet the wax and then wipe it off. If you are not in the same proximity of a parts store, get a spray bottle and fill it wilth water and use it. Kind of like spit-shining a pair of shoes. The detail spray has some oils mixed in the fluid to help with lubricating the paint as you wipe it off.

sangermike · 08-19-2009, 12:15 AM

just wash it off with car wash soap. it will still be waxed.

dammitmitchell · 08-19-2009, 09:23 AM

lightly moist microfiber spongy...
or a microfiber towel and spray detailer..
spray small sections of wax with the detailer.. and "wax off" that crap....
good luck

72BlckButy · 08-19-2009, 01:44 PM

The wax should eventually begin to lift off if you use any of the ideas presented above. I'm still removing wax I've found from my PO of my truck. No telling how long that's been there.

cajun chevy · 08-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks for the tips guys.

72BlckButy · 08-20-2009, 08:04 AM

Keep us posted on which step worked the best.

cajun chevy · 08-20-2009, 03:50 PM

I used pledge and it seemed to work very well. I haven't taken the truck out in the daylight yet but I will keep you posted.

big_al_71 · 08-20-2009, 04:58 PM

Eagle one spray mist and a good microfiber will take it right off...

cdowns · 08-22-2009, 08:06 AM

another way is to just put a new coat of wax on/ it will loosen and remove the old as long as you buff it out properly this time

lewisaric · 03-09-2010, 02:17 AM

How long is too long. I used to wax my entire truck then go back to wipe it off, and it wasnt hard to get off. The only problem I had was getting wax off of the window rubber that I accidently went over.

ed2552 · 03-09-2010, 09:32 PM

FWIW, if you want to remove wax, use some simple green or dawn dish soap in your bucket along with your car shampoo. But, this leaves the paint bare, so you need to apply a fresh coat to protect the paint. But, if you want to get down to clean paint and work from there, that's the best solution.

08-18-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
cajun chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: meteghan centre, nova scotia, canada Posts: 208	removing wax that is too dry? I waxed my truck and left the wax to dry too long. I am having a hard time removing the wax. Any tips. Thanks.

08-18-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: removing wax that is too dry? Purchase a quality detail spray and use it to wet the wax and then wipe it off. If you are not in the same proximity of a parts store, get a spray bottle and fill it wilth water and use it. Kind of like spit-shining a pair of shoes. The detail spray has some oils mixed in the fluid to help with lubricating the paint as you wipe it off. Last edited by piecesparts; 08-18-2009 at 10:19 PM.

08-19-2009, 12:15 AM	#3
sangermike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: yuba city Posts: 53	Re: removing wax that is too dry? just wash it off with car wash soap. it will still be waxed.

08-19-2009, 09:23 AM	#4
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: removing wax that is too dry? lightly moist microfiber spongy... or a microfiber towel and spray detailer.. spray small sections of wax with the detailer.. and "wax off" that crap.... good luck __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

08-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: removing wax that is too dry? The wax should eventually begin to lift off if you use any of the ideas presented above. I'm still removing wax I've found from my PO of my truck. No telling how long that's been there. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-19-2009, 03:02 PM	#6
cajun chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: meteghan centre, nova scotia, canada Posts: 208	Re: removing wax that is too dry? Thanks for the tips guys.

08-20-2009, 08:04 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: removing wax that is too dry? Keep us posted on which step worked the best. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-20-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
cajun chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: meteghan centre, nova scotia, canada Posts: 208	Re: removing wax that is too dry? I used pledge and it seemed to work very well. I haven't taken the truck out in the daylight yet but I will keep you posted.

08-20-2009, 04:58 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: removing wax that is too dry? Eagle one spray mist and a good microfiber will take it right off... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-22-2009, 08:06 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: removing wax that is too dry? another way is to just put a new coat of wax on/ it will loosen and remove the old as long as you buff it out properly this time __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-09-2010, 02:17 AM	#11
lewisaric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: guntown,ms Posts: 81	Re: removing wax that is too dry? How long is too long. I used to wax my entire truck then go back to wipe it off, and it wasnt hard to get off. The only problem I had was getting wax off of the window rubber that I accidently went over.

03-09-2010, 09:32 PM	#12
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: removing wax that is too dry? FWIW, if you want to remove wax, use some simple green or dawn dish soap in your bucket along with your car shampoo. But, this leaves the paint bare, so you need to apply a fresh coat to protect the paint. But, if you want to get down to clean paint and work from there, that's the best solution. __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

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