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fldrummer · 07-09-2009, 07:55 PM

The first time I had a chance to detail my car, I had to do it in dim lighting and accidentally got some wax on the rear diffuser. I still have not been able to get it off and it's driving me crazy! I knew this would happen before I even got the car--another reason why I wish GM painted them from the factory. Anybody know of some tricks to get it off? Thanks.

dieseldave24v · 07-09-2009, 07:56 PM

You may find this hard to believe, but Peanut butter works better than anything at the auto parts store. It has something to do with the oils in it. However I do understand if you dont want to try it, but it does work with no adverse effects

ljustin293 · 07-09-2009, 07:58 PM

peanut butter???

i'd like to hear if this works...

dieseldave24v · 07-09-2009, 07:59 PM

I am a very active member on a Challenger Forum...That is what I drive...This was recomended to me when I had the problem with my Challenger....It worked like a charm

ljustin293 · 07-09-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldave24v

I am a very active member on a Challenger Forum...That is what I drive...This was recomended to me when I had the problem with my Challenger....It worked like a charm

wow, that's pretty cool

dieseldave24v · 07-09-2009, 08:06 PM

I was impressed

OUR72GTO · 07-10-2009, 12:59 AM

Don't use it near exhaust.......... the car will smell like roasted peanuts.

Gib · 07-10-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldave24v

You may find this hard to believe, but Peanut butter works better than anything at the auto parts store. It has something to do with the oils in it. However I do understand if you dont want to try it, but it does work with no adverse effects

Chunky or smooth?

What brand works the best? What do you use to get the peanut butter off with?

edog · 07-10-2009, 06:55 AM

There is also a product called WAX BLASTER wax remover. I had the same thing happen with the explorer. My brother in law sent this product to me. It worked very well. I had a lot of wax on the plastic trim around the wheels. It came off nicely.

Now, I only use polish. ZAINO is great.

dieseldave24v · 07-10-2009, 08:35 AM

Smooth....it comes off with water and a rag

MyNewSolstice · 07-10-2009, 08:53 AM

A kneeded earaser aor any eraser works! Honest go try!

NAHURRY · 07-10-2009, 05:27 PM

Lemon juice with a toothbrush or a Mr.clean magic eraser both will work great.

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-10-2009, 05:55 PM

peanut..... peanut butter

(no jelly tho)

bluman · 07-16-2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Don't use it near exhaust.......... the car will smell like roasted peanuts.

07-09-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,352	Getting wax off rear diffuser The first time I had a chance to detail my car, I had to do it in dim lighting and accidentally got some wax on the rear diffuser. I still have not been able to get it off and it's driving me crazy! I knew this would happen before I even got the car--another reason why I wish GM painted them from the factory. Anybody know of some tricks to get it off? Thanks.

07-09-2009, 07:56 PM	#2
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	You may find this hard to believe, but Peanut butter works better than anything at the auto parts store. It has something to do with the oils in it. However I do understand if you dont want to try it, but it does work with no adverse effects __________________ Hey big man let me hold a dollar

07-09-2009, 07:59 PM	#4
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	I am a very active member on a Challenger Forum...That is what I drive...This was recomended to me when I had the problem with my Challenger....It worked like a charm __________________ Hey big man let me hold a dollar

07-09-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	I was impressed __________________ Hey big man let me hold a dollar

07-10-2009, 12:59 AM	#7
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Don't use it near exhaust.......... the car will smell like roasted peanuts. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-09-2009, 07:58 PM	#3
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	peanut butter??? i'd like to hear if this works...

07-10-2009, 06:55 AM	#9
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	There is also a product called WAX BLASTER wax remover. I had the same thing happen with the explorer. My brother in law sent this product to me. It worked very well. I had a lot of wax on the plastic trim around the wheels. It came off nicely. Now, I only use polish. ZAINO is great. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

07-10-2009, 08:35 AM	#10
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	Smooth....it comes off with water and a rag __________________ Hey big man let me hold a dollar

07-10-2009, 08:53 AM	#11
MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 349 View My Garage	A kneeded earaser aor any eraser works! Honest go try!

07-10-2009, 05:27 PM	#12
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	Lemon juice with a toothbrush or a Mr.clean magic eraser both will work great. Last edited by NAHURRY; 07-10-2009 at 07:14 PM.

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