Wax removal - What do you use?

**detailedsd** · 03-25-2015, 11:03 PM

I was just wondering what everyone's preferred method and products for removing old wax prior to buffing or polishing?

**FUNX650** · 03-25-2015, 11:10 PM

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.

Bob

**trekkeruss** · 03-25-2015, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by FUNX725

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.

+1.

There is no special step to remove wax. Once you buff or polish, that action will remove any wax on the vehicle.

**detailedsd** · 03-25-2015, 11:19 PM

What about isopropyl alcohol to remove the old wax and polish?

**af90** · 03-25-2015, 11:20 PM

Strong all purpose cleaner wash followed by claying. Maybe polishing as well. Follow it up with an IPA or similar wipedown.

**Danube** · 03-26-2015, 12:01 AM

isopropyl alcohol here ..

**builthatch** · 03-26-2015, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by FUNX725

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.

Bob

exactly

**PiPUK** · 03-26-2015, 02:40 AM

IPA is unreliable at best. It MIGHT remove a heavily degraded wax but it should not remove any good wax in half decent condition - if IPA were to remove a product in good condition then the product isn't very good!

Polish is the best approach as it will get rid of wax/sealant every time.

**silverfox** · 03-26-2015, 04:10 AM

Work forward as Mike would day. Polish it off with a good cleaner wax or finishing polish. Even the new coating prep polishes like DP prep polish works perfect.

**Evan.J** · 03-26-2015, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by FUNX725

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.

Bob

Originally Posted by silverfox

Work forward as Mike would day. Polish it off with a good cleaner wax or finishing polish. Even the new coating prep polishes like DP prep polish works perfect.

with both gentlemen