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TwentyTen2SSRS · 07-30-2017, 09:05 PM

Well didn't tape off the jambs and crevices when polishing and then sealing, waxing. Didn't think I'd shoot around in these spots if I was "careful"

Well now I need a trick or tool to remove this white build up from around my car - moldings and crevices on side skirts etc without damaging my paint.

Any tips or tricks or tools I can grab that address this? Took care out in sun today and was surprised how much it stood out everywhere around my car (paint looks amazing tho)!

TIA

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HDRDTD · 07-30-2017, 09:06 PM

Fingernail brush used gently.

KenKat · 07-31-2017, 08:35 AM

Soft bristle tooth brush

flyinlow89 · 08-01-2017, 08:54 AM

if you dont have a good brush lying around as suggested, a toothpick will do the trick. if you have it on black mouldings you can try using detail spray or a good (safe) APC and cloth

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-01-2017, 09:04 AM

I like to wrap one of my thinner microfibers around an interior trim removal tool and work that through the crevice.

lbls1 · 08-01-2017, 12:33 PM

Always tape before polishing. Its a pain but it will save you from work later.

Edit: Try Mother's Detail brush(es) that come in a pack of two.

jrhagen · 08-01-2017, 03:07 PM

I use Q-tips.

SynergyGreenSS · 08-01-2017, 03:32 PM

Stick the edge of a microfiber towel in your mouth and get it a little wet, then slide it through the crack to get most of it. If any is left over a q tip would work great

chuckie669 · 08-01-2017, 03:54 PM

I was gonna say q-tip but the math man already summed it up well.

jshaf · 08-01-2017, 08:55 PM

bought this retractable brush from autozone that works for me. the other end has a rubber point thing that rubs wax out of crevices.

BMR Sales · 08-02-2017, 01:14 PM

I use a Detailing tool just like this - it has a rubber tip on one end the a brush on the other.

CamaroFred · 08-02-2017, 01:28 PM

Q-Tips, and you can still find with wooden sticks, with some denatured alcohol should do it with a follow up of soap and water.

gofast908z · 08-30-2017, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

I like to wrap one of my thinner microfibers around an interior trim removal tool and work that through the crevice.

^ this.

Also popsicle sticks wrapped in a thin microfiber + detail spray usually work wonders in areas that are hard to reach and you need a tool that is rigid and flexible at the same time.

moons21 · 08-31-2017, 07:22 AM

Keep in mind that if you use an APC or IPA that will strip the sealant and wax from the car and you should reapply the protection to those areas afterwards.

07-30-2017, 09:05 PM	#1
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Removing compound/wax build up in crevices Well didn't tape off the jambs and crevices when polishing and then sealing, waxing. Didn't think I'd shoot around in these spots if I was "careful" Well now I need a trick or tool to remove this white build up from around my car - moldings and crevices on side skirts etc without damaging my paint. Any tips or tricks or tools I can grab that address this? Took care out in sun today and was surprised how much it stood out everywhere around my car (paint looks amazing tho)! TIA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

08-01-2017, 08:54 AM	#4
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	if you dont have a good brush lying around as suggested, a toothpick will do the trick. if you have it on black mouldings you can try using detail spray or a good (safe) APC and cloth __________________ 2010 Camaro TT SS. AGP twin Turbo

08-01-2017, 09:04 AM	#5
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,106	I like to wrap one of my thinner microfibers around an interior trim removal tool and work that through the crevice. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-01-2017, 12:33 PM	#6
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,050	Always tape before polishing. Its a pain but it will save you from work later. Edit: Try Mother's Detail brush(es) that come in a pack of two. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-01-2017, 03:32 PM	#8
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	Stick the edge of a microfiber towel in your mouth and get it a little wet, then slide it through the crack to get most of it. If any is left over a q tip would work great __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears

07-30-2017, 09:06 PM	#2
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Fingernail brush used gently.

07-31-2017, 08:35 AM	#3
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	Soft bristle tooth brush

08-01-2017, 03:07 PM	#7
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I use Q-tips.

08-01-2017, 03:54 PM	#9
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	I was gonna say q-tip but the math man already summed it up well.

08-01-2017, 08:55 PM	#10
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	bought this retractable brush from autozone that works for me. the other end has a rubber point thing that rubs wax out of crevices. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

08-02-2017, 01:14 PM	#11
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I use a Detailing tool just like this - it has a rubber tip on one end the a brush on the other.

08-02-2017, 01:28 PM	#12
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Q-Tips, and you can still find with wooden sticks, with some denatured alcohol should do it with a follow up of soap and water. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

08-31-2017, 07:22 AM	#14
moons21 Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Convert Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Beeton Ont. Posts: 31 View My Garage	Keep in mind that if you use an APC or IPA that will strip the sealant and wax from the car and you should reapply the protection to those areas afterwards.