Removing Wax layers

[richmillions]

I've een doing the washing and waxing thing on the car for a few months, waxing it every 4 weeks. I'm going to give it a clay and polish but was wondering is there something I should use to remove any previous layers of wax or will the clay bar do this?

 

[MatthewR]

clay bar will do it, but you could also use fairy liquid to strip the wax.

 

[Gally]

Why do people assume clay (strength dependent) and fairy liquid strip wax?

 

[BIGASH]

I use and would recommend using a co polymer remover which will remove any existing wax layers. Hope that helps

 

[MatthewR]

Why do people assume clay (strength dependent) and fairy liquid strip wax?

because thats the advice given on Detailing world.

 

[Jonny1*2]

because thats the advice given on Detailing world.

true to an extent. Fairy will remove wax over a period of time with constant use during washing. Saying that, most other car shampoos will also remove it (albeit slower). A reasonable strength clay bar will do it no problem. Standard clay might take a bit more effort. Other than that, maybe APC could remove it.

 

[Jay.S]

Ebay - Autosmart g101

 

[Yellow Dave]

A pre wax cleanser is supposed to remove any wax or sealant and lay a good base for new products.

 

[JD]

Clay and cleansers will remove wax. Granted. But not in hard to reach areas.

Therefore as someone has suggested, a soak down/snow foam of decent strength APC will clear previous layers. G101 is an excellent example of such.

 

[Craigus]

Ice scraper.

 

[olliewebbuk]

Obvious Troll is obvious.

 

[Craigus]

No, honestly, Ice scraper.

 

[JD]

We're talking car paint, not the wax on your legs sweety.

 

[Gally]

Rg55 has withstood a good claying and apc a few times.

Polishing and pre-wax cleansing is the only thing I would personally suggest.

 

[richmillions]

Cheers guys thanks for the info

 

[JD]

Rg55 has withstood a good claying and apc a few times.

Polishing and pre-wax cleansing is the only thing I would personally suggest.

G101 at 4:1 removed delivery wax on dad's R8 to my surprise, still swear by it.

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