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Grifftech
08-12-2012, 12:43 PM
I had everything masked off but still managed to get some on it and it is a bugger to clean.

Thanks,
Chris

A.P.A.D.
08-12-2012, 01:35 PM
try some APC on a micro fiber or terry cloth. if that doesn't clean it up try Duragloss Wax Eraser (WE) #481 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-wax-eraser.html)

Finemess
08-12-2012, 01:36 PM
All Purpose Cleaner and an old toothbrush or cheap peanut butter. Work it in till gone.

SR99
08-12-2012, 02:03 PM
I looked into the same question a while back, since I've found APC to be a hit or miss solution. This Pre-WOW product was specially formulated for removing wax and polish residue:
Pre-WOW Pre-Cleaner by Black WOW, black wow trim cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/pre-wow-trim-pre-cleaner.html)

I haven't tried it yet so I'm not recommending it per-se, but I plan to try some, and probably the Black WOW product as well.

Just something to consider....

DeadlySheds
08-12-2012, 04:08 PM
Optimum power clean + old toothbrush = success!!

rider9195
08-12-2012, 04:11 PM
I have found Black Wow Trim Cleaner to work great! But an APC will work pretty good as well.

BuckeyeR/T
08-13-2012, 06:41 AM
Another vote for tooth brush and creamy peanut butter

Mike Phillips
08-13-2012, 07:25 AM
I had everything masked off but still managed to get some on it and it is a bugger to clean.

Thanks,
Chris


Can you imagine what a bugger it would be to clean if you had not masked everything off?


Man I tell, you buffing out the 1965 Mustang Fastback was pure job because there was zero plastic trim to worry about or mask off.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1511/65Stang027.jpg



:)

TomG
08-13-2012, 07:26 AM
A BobbyG trick I have applied: Mineral Spirits and tooth brush.

Being new to detailing, I lifter my PC off the car before letting go of the trigger. I got polish everywhere. I wiped it down, and didn't see the stains until it dried overnight. MS and toothbrush worked very well (and cheap!) but careful you don't overdo it, I killed the finish in one spot.

truckbutt
08-13-2012, 11:39 AM
WD40 and all of the above.