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Old 09-29-2014, 12:54 PM   #1
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How To Remove Excess Dried Wax?

Hey Everyone!

I waxed my car about a week ago and noticed today that there are a few spots of excess dried wax that I missed.

What is the best way to get this off without stripping the wax below?

Thanks!
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Old 09-29-2014, 12:56 PM   #2
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Hey Everyone!

I waxed my car about a week ago and noticed today that there are a few spots of excess dried wax that I missed.

What is the best way to get this off without stripping the wax below?

Thanks!
Detail spray and wipe off.
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Old 09-29-2014, 02:30 PM   #3
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Detail spray and wipe off.
Is this what you mean by detail spray?

Sorry, I am a newb lol

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0458&ppt=C0209
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Old 09-29-2014, 02:31 PM   #4
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I would suggest washing the car before using just a detail spray. You do not want to go rubbing dirt across the surface just to remove dried wax.

What wax did you use?

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Okay, I will definitely wash it first.

I will have to double check exactly what wax I used. I took my car to a friend who has a ZL1 and we used his wax. I know it was from Griot's though.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/category...urPicks&page=3
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Old 09-29-2014, 03:05 PM   #5
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Is this what you mean by detail spray?

Sorry, I am a newb lol

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0458&ppt=C0209
That's a spray wax, not a detail spray.

These are detail sprays:

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...pray-16oz.html

http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-water...ncentrate.html

http://surfcitygarage.com/scg-profes...ail-spray.html
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Old 09-29-2014, 03:15 PM   #6
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I didn't think what I found was right but that was what came up in the Google searches I did.
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Old 09-29-2014, 03:15 PM   #7
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Post some pictures.
Will post pics a little later today.

Thanks for your help!
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No need to wash first unless the car is filthy. Detail spray or waterless wash is fine.
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Old 09-29-2014, 05:23 PM   #9
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I tried to take some pics on my lunch but unfortunately my car is all wet because it is raining here so they didn't turn out very good... I will try to take some better pics today after work.
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