Removing old M105

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djcripsen

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Hello,

I detailed my VW GTI last summer with my new Griots Garage DA from Autogeek. I used the M105/M205 combo with great results. However, in an attempt to rush the job I didn't buff the M105 as well as I should have. I detailed the car in my garage at night and did not notice I had not removed all of the M105 from the edges of the hood and the door. Soon after I completed my detail, I had to leave for a 6mo deployment. Returning home, I inspected my car and it's unsightly to see all that white residue on the cracks and edges of my car. I think I will have to pay more attention to not passing over those areas next time I use compound. It seems like its cemented on there. What do I do to remove it? Thanks.
 
Mix up a spray bottle of 10-15% isopropyl alcohol. That will loosen it up. Agitate it with a brush and then hose it off.
 
Best tool I've used for this type of residue is a pink eraser. Easily gets into the cracks and crevices and one swipe removes the residue.
 
You can try using hot water and soap. This softens up the product and makes it easy to remove using a soft towel.

Mineral Spirits is another product I use a lot as it's mild and readily available. Spray or saturate the area then scrub with a soft cloth...
 
Get a little bit of 105 on a mf towel and rub it off.... When dealing with stubborn product removal a good tip is to use the same product to get it off..sounds strange but works!


Jason
 
Thanks for the tips guys. I guess I will start with the pink eraser method first and work my way to more time consuming tips.
 
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