How To Remove Wax Residue From Plastic

[TIGERTUNDRA]

I picked up a bottle of the back to black Friday night and did the trim. Small bottle, about $5 from Pep Boys. It's a liquid, milky white. Says its good for all types of trim , not just black. I used it on all the trim, bumper, bed caps, and a little on my Rhino liner...
goes on easy, just wipe it on, looks good... I don't think it has any UV protectorant. I'm still looking for a True Value hardware to pick up some 303 to do that...

[SATundra]

Originally posted by TIGERTUNDRA
I'm still looking for a True Value hardware to pick up some 303 to do that...

Hum very interesting, since they carry it I just might try it now. There are a couple of those here in town. Thanks.

SATundra

[Buzzard]

Originally posted by SATundra


Hum very interesting, since they carry it I just might try it now. There are a couple of those here in town. Thanks.

SATundra

I think the best buy on 303 is direct from 303 --1 gal +16 oz--$62.00 inc shipping. Lots of $$$ to put out but you get a lot of 303 for the money.---Buzz

[KDTundra]

Well I took the dive! Just received the Porter Cable 7336SP with hook and Loop standard pad to fit the Griot's polish and wax pads and their "best of show wax" and #3 Polish (for some scratches and swirls) and am ready to go. I remember that there's been lots of discussion about the plastic fender flares and some waxes that leave that ugly white residue. Man, what a pain in the A** to get off and evidence of a poor job!!

I'm aware that 3M 303 can be effective in reducing or eliminating this prior to applying polish and wax. Need your input prior to getting the Tundra and 4Runner summer ready. Is this the best proiduct to prevent this with a Random Orbital?

I've done this by hand over the last 35 years, but that 'ol rotator cuff is starting to bark!! Read many submittals about the advantages of the Random Orbital and the Griot's waxes and polishers that are designed to keep your paint cool under application. Any of your experience would be greatly appreciated !!

KDTundra

[psmith21]

I think you are right on the money with the 303 before you apply the polish/wax.

I use Klasse AIO & SG which does not leave a white residue. It's a polymer wax so it stays on longer. But to each their own.

Post some pictures of your work when you are done.

[KLS]

303 is not a 3M product.
http://www.303products.com/

303 is a fine product, and their web site has the only Flash into that I like!


Ken

[SATundra]

I have been using the 303 to get "rid of" the white coloring after I wax as well. In fact I just did it this past weekend on the wifes new car, works great.

[KDTundra]

I appreciate your advice. Sounds like this is the stuff to have on hand prior to and after. I'll see if I can find this 303 fluid here locally.
KDTundra

[SATundra]

Originally posted by KDTundra
I appreciate your advice. Sounds like this is the stuff to have on hand prior to and after. I'll see if I can find this 303 fluid here locally.
KDTundra

You might try a boat or RV sales place.

If no luck then heres there direct link. I need to order some more myself.

303 Products homepage link

[deadeye01]

I recently waxed my truck and got some wax on the black plastic bed cap. What is the best way to get this residue off?

Also has anyone esle's bed cap faded to a gray color?

[Johnny Law]

Believe it or not peanut butter! Just use creamy and not crunchy. Spread it on, let it set and the oils in the peanut butter dissolve the wax.

[alaricsept]

My f-i-l showed me a trick. I had the same problem wax in the seams on the molding, around the vehicle identifiers. Anyway I was using a screwdriver and a rag to get into the cracks and crevices, he says "do you want a toothbrush"? I had no Idea what he meant but it worked. and old toothbrush; it removed the wax from the cracks and crevices, but also on the black molding rubber seals I mean everything, I was so impressed, I've been doing it ever since. I used to detail cars and never thought of a toothbrush, it would've saved me hours of detail work. Oh well live and learn. Just try it it'll work.
Big Al

[akauth]

Originally posted by Johnny Law
Believe it or not peanut butter! Just use creamy and not crunchy. Spread it on, let it set and the oils in the peanut butter dissolve the wax.

I don't think it's so much melting the wax as just getting it damp so you can remove it.

Sometimes you can actually put more wax on and just wipe it all off while it's still wet.

That's also a good way to fill in cracking clear coat. That way you don't get nearly the white patches where the wax is caught and dries white.

Another good way to remove dried wax (polish is actually worse) is to spray it with instant detailing spray and wipe it with a micro fiber towel.

Alan

[SATundra]

After the wax dries the 303 works for me. Always get rid of the wax AND shines up the truck.

[illinois524]

Originally posted by SATundra
You might try a boat or RV sales place.

If no luck then heres there direct link. I need to order some more myself.

303 Products homepage link

Just got some from Summit Racing for $45.00 a gallon which is the cheapest I could find it now.