Need help removing dried polish/wax/ and or sealant.

[ProDetail]

So let me just say that word of mouth has me in this "dilemma". I recently detailed a friends truck and he has been showing off my work to other friends and family. Well one friend recently took his truck to another detailer and the results were... um, bad.

So he has come to me and the work is repairable but the previous detailer left polish/wax/ and or sealant... I simply don't know. Anybody got any ideas on how to remove these? I'd like to not damage the trim in the process but I've never seen them this covered.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/537993_10152528570645007_785628242_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/395632_10152528570655007_1773150386_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/600634_10152528570660007_995135837_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/488028_10152528570785007_2142296362_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/483625_10152528570845007_1065746182_n.jpg

Any help would be appreciated guys and gals.

[Wheelzntoys]

Try this:

Duragloss Wax Eraser (WE) #481 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-wax-eraser.html)

[steamshooter]

I would suggest an apc of your choice and a soft toothbrush. Start out with a weak dilution and increase as needed until gone.

[BobbyG]

There are several products on the market that are designed specifically for the purpose of removing wax, oils, grease, tar etc. I found one that's economical and works called Klean-Strip Prep-All...

This is available in quarts, gallons, 5 gallons and even a handy aerosol spray.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Prep-All.jpg

[ihaveacamaro]

That looks like wax on the black trim. A very common newbie mistake (I've made it many times too!) This should help:

How To Remove Wax From Car Plastic Trim - YouTube (http://youtu.be/3jK1w2TtGxQ)

[ihaveacamaro]

and as that is textured plastic, I wouldn't use any kind of eraser type thing (ie magic eraser). Those have a tendency, in my experience, to dull textured plastic and cause a very weird look.

[ProDetail]

Thanks guys, especially Joe for the advice. After posting this question I did some additional research and stumbled upon Mike Phillips thread:

Removing the Other Guy's Wax (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/56556-removing-other-guy-s-wax.html)

Which then led me to this thread also by Mike Phillips:

TOGW = The Other Guy's Wax (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/21283-togw-other-guy-s-wax.html)

This had exactly the info I was looking for. Hope this helps others who come upon this problem.