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Title: Removing Wax
Post by: Jim Treace on March 20, 2007, 02:12:09 PM

Guess I thought the wax would bring out the shine on my Smoothie more than it did. Now I want to remove the wax and put on a few more coats of clear dope. What is the best way to remove wax without affecting the finish?
Jim

Title: Re: Removing Wax
Post by: Lee Thiel on March 20, 2007, 08:59:55 PM

Can't be much different that doing art work on motorcycle tanks and fenders.  I use prep-sol and clean rags.  Next I use more prep-sol and more clean rags.  Z@@ZZZ Then soapy water and a sponge, rinse a couple of times, and the wipe down with alcohol.
Lee TGD

Title: Re: Removing Wax
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 20, 2007, 11:05:30 PM

I second that, prepsol, a couple times, then soap and water,, Just clean it till you get that "feeling" that its good, then clean it again!

Title: Re: Removing Wax
Post by: Jim Treace on March 21, 2007, 07:51:25 AM

OK,OK, got it!
Thanks very much

Title: Re: Removing Wax
Post by: Robert McHam on March 24, 2007, 01:14:50 PM

I have asked profesional auto painters what they like best so they don't have a problem and almost everyone says Tide laundry detergent does the job best for them. Wipe with a tac rag and then start shooting!

Robert

Title: Re: Removing Wax
Post by: Dick Fowler on March 26, 2007, 05:48:19 PM

According to Mr. Miyagi, you use your right hand. Of course it's well known that most of us have  "waxed-off" with our right hands. H^^

Title: Re: Removing Wax
Post by: Robert McHam on March 26, 2007, 07:38:46 PM

Shhh!

Robert