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Old 12-02-2014 | 09:21 PM
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so did a paint correction on my car last year and it looks great. There are some area's that there is left over wax and product where it ran into creases and seems. What is the best method to remove this without having to strip it down and start over. thanks
Old 12-03-2014 | 06:48 PM
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I am not sure if you drive this car daily or not but a wax doesn't last over a year.

A carnauba wax has the durability of 1-3 months and a synthetic has the durability of 4-6 months. There are sealants (synthetic waxes that can last up to a year).

My recommendation is to polish and seal/wax.

The end of these brushes are designed to remove wax build up from the seams.

Old 12-03-2014 | 07:12 PM
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a damp cloth should do the trick.
Old 12-03-2014 | 08:30 PM
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I use a lot of Q-tips for the tough areas.
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If it is dried on you can use a quick spray wax, snappy shine or whatever you wanna call it, to soften it up to wipe it off
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Yeah, I'd just spray something on it to moisten it up, and then it should just wipe right off.
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Get a microfiber towel, one that you don't mind tossing if it gets to filthy and some quick detailer and go to work
Old 01-13-2015 | 01:34 AM
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Tarminator and q tips. You need something that will break down the wax. Using too stiff of brush/towels will only marr the paint.

If the wax has been on there for a while washing it or using a quick detailer isn't going to get the job done.



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