Wax removal - What do you use?

[detailedsd]

I was just wondering what everyone's preferred method and products for removing old wax prior to buffing or polishing?

 

[FUNX650]

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.


Bob

 

[trekkeruss]

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.

+1.

There is no special step to remove wax. Once you buff or polish, that action will remove any wax on the vehicle.

 

[detailedsd]

What about isopropyl alcohol to remove the old wax and polish?

 

[af90]

Strong all purpose cleaner wash followed by claying. Maybe polishing as well. Follow it up with an IPA or similar wipedown.

 

[Danube]

isopropyl alcohol here ..

 

[builthatch]

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.


Bob

exactly

 

[PiPUK]

IPA is unreliable at best. It MIGHT remove a heavily degraded wax but it should not remove any good wax in half decent condition - if IPA were to remove a product in good condition then the product isn't very good!

Polish is the best approach as it will get rid of wax/sealant every time.

 

[silverfox]

Work forward as Mike would day. Polish it off with a good cleaner wax or finishing polish. Even the new coating prep polishes like DP prep polish works perfect.

 

[Evan.J]

I use the polishing processes to remove old Wax.


Bob

Work forward as Mike would day. Polish it off with a good cleaner wax or finishing polish. Even the new coating prep polishes like DP prep polish works perfect.

:iagree: with both gentlemen

 

[Desertnate]

:iagree: with both gentlemen

I'm with the rest. I mechanically knock it out with a polish.