How to remove dried wax on roof?

Germanauto · 11-21-2017, 09:44 AM

Hello all,

Over the past 3-4 waxes I haven't been careful when working on the roof and managed to get wax stuck between the black seal and paint on the roof. How can I remove this? A toothpick would probably damage the paint. I have heard of "eraser pencils," would this do the job?

Example image of area where wax is stuck:

Thanks.

guess2098 · 11-21-2017, 11:21 AM

I can't see it lol

Wo-Wo · 11-21-2017, 01:33 PM

A toothpick will be fine, just take your time, nice and steady.

domino_z · 11-21-2017, 04:19 PM

Blackwow pre-wow will remove dried wax/polish from textured plastic trim - on paint its even easier

Germanauto · 11-21-2017, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by guess2098

I can't see it lol

Lol I'm just describing the area in question, that's not an actual photo. The dried wax is stuck in the crevices between the black trim strip and the paint.

Wo-Wo · 11-22-2017, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wo-Wo

A toothpick will be fine, just take your time, nice and steady.

Or even a bit of APC on a cloth?

XsltAnalyst · 11-23-2017, 07:59 AM

use a credit card with some quick detail spray

Germanauto · 11-23-2017, 01:45 PM

Toothpick took care of it. Not sure if there are scratches, but oh well it's just a car at the end of the day.

Vectors2final · 11-24-2017, 07:50 AM

You need to invest in a set of detail brushes for small areas you can't get to traditionally.

They also work great for other crevices and PPF edges.

Get yourself a small soapy contained and work it out.

audioMeth · 11-25-2017, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Toothpick took care of it. Not sure if there are scratches, but oh well it's just a car at the end of the day.

with a trim tool you can remove the roof gutter trim.

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