View Full Version : how do I get dried wax off my bumper applique?


scionaraxb
12-11-2003, 01:09 AM
I have a few spots of wax on my bumper thingy and now I can't get it off, and it looks like crap!
Any help?

Docsnuff
12-11-2003, 01:12 AM
Rewash it? Just a guess though.
I am not sure if I want that thing on mine when I order it. Is it helpful for anything, or just for looks?



Doc

its_ikon
12-11-2003, 03:51 AM
try water and a tooth brush. sounds funny, but it works for me.

BMH
12-12-2003, 07:18 PM
try a lilttle bit of gas on a tooth brush.
I used to live in Buffalo, NY and at car quest stores they sell a wax called
Collinites No.845 , they have a liquid (1 pint) for $12.26, then they have the pastel type wax for like $25. You can wax your bumpers with that ____, its the best ____ around.
They ship allot of it to germany for the BMW, Porsches. So if ur every in NY look for some of that Collinite's Insulator Wax No. 845

Once i wax my car (camaro Iroc) dont have an xb yet. But once i wax my car with that ill post some pics, it looks unbelievable

:wink:

randode
12-12-2003, 08:32 PM
just peel it off. i did on my wifes xb.

scionaraxb
12-12-2003, 08:47 PM
just peel it off. i did on my wifes xb.


no.no.no...............I want to leave the applique on, just get some spilled wax off of it!

scionracerxb
12-12-2003, 09:55 PM
just use the toothbrush or one of those nail brushes for getting dirt ouuta you fingernails...thos work good too :cry:

scionaraxb
12-12-2003, 10:00 PM
I've tried the brush thing before I started this thread..NO LUCK!

showpaojoe
12-12-2003, 11:29 PM
I just said screw and if anyone wants to see some cool wax stripes, come see me at the show. I left em on for ya

dzcustom
12-25-2003, 04:41 AM
To remove the wax, you could use the tooth brush method or you could use some adhesive/wax remover. The product comes in a spray can like spray paint and the one I have used before is made by 3M. It will not harm your paint.

dzcustom
dzobel@hotmail.com

eight08xb
07-26-2004, 08:44 AM
just peel it off. i did on my wifes xb.


no.no.no...............I want to leave the applique on, just get some spilled wax off of it!

Hey I have that bumper thing on my new 2005 XB what a waste I wana take mines off to. How did it peal off? was it easy and did it pull the paint off the bumper when you took it off

joriz_xB
07-26-2004, 09:14 AM
i used something called "trim shine" from autozone on mine...it worked for me =)

XplorinFL
07-27-2004, 12:03 AM
303, sorta like Amour All and a toothbrush works wonders. also i small dap of GooGone works also.

bB_Local_Boy
07-27-2004, 01:25 AM
use tire shine.

LavaScionSouthernArizona
07-27-2004, 01:43 AM
I got the same problem on mine (wax on Aplique thingy) someone suggested a little WD-40 and a toothbrush..personally I havent tried it or anything for that matter (save washing it) but I will pass the suggestion off to you.

the_saint
07-28-2004, 04:28 PM
There is some stuff from Meguires called Back in black or Back to black. It's supposed to clear up black trim. I'm not sure if it actually removes the contaminants or if it just covers them up though. :?

Nick
07-30-2004, 03:40 PM
Try this Its called WAX BLASTER. It comes in an 8 FL. OZ bottle. U can get it at an body shop supply store. www.urethanesupply.com This stuff really works.