How do you remove wax from plastic and vinyl?

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Apr 19, 2005 | 12:17 PM

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How do you remove wax from plastic and vinyl?

I tried many ways. Many plastic and vinyl products, windex, quick detailer, and others I preffer not to mention. Can anyone help? I like to be thurough when I wax, but the effect is wax where it should not be.

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Apr 19, 2005 | 12:33 PM

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peanut butter

Apr 19, 2005 | 12:37 PM

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What? Peanut Butter? Never heard of that. Anyone else?

Apr 19, 2005 | 12:43 PM

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Nah, that's a new for me too. I just put peanut butter btwn two slices of bread...not on the car.

Apr 19, 2005 | 12:51 PM

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peanut butter

Are you serious ?!? I have the same problem and have used everything from Armor All to stuff like Dawn (just on the plastic) and it still shows up, but if this is true I'll slather peanut butter all over the damn truck. Probably will attract squirrels though.

Apr 19, 2005 | 02:21 PM

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The trick is the oil in the peanut butter.
Be sure to use "creamy" NOT chunky.......

Just apply a small dab to the trim and let it set for 10 minutes (in the shade) then wipe off and dress with your favorite trim dressing.

I also use Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber care.
OR use a wax that doesnt stain the rubber. Like P21S, Pinnacle, NXT Etc.

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Apr 19, 2005 | 03:33 PM

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just put some thinner or go to auto zone and but some bug and tar remover and that will work

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Apr 20, 2005 | 09:34 AM

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I've used peanut butter too. Works great! Just use a very liberal amount.

Apr 20, 2005 | 11:51 AM

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I use back to black, that stuff works great.

Apr 20, 2005 | 12:07 PM

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Great guys. Thanks for the replies. I have some peanut butter I do not like, I will try that then maybe the back to black. Is that a protectant as well?

Apr 20, 2005 | 02:05 PM

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its a protectant and works great

Apr 20, 2005 | 02:55 PM

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Apr 20, 2005 | 04:11 PM

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Tire shine and a tooth brush.

Apr 20, 2005 | 04:31 PM

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Apr 21, 2005 | 02:48 PM

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Back to Black has saved my butt from getting too excited applying wax many a time...

Apr 21, 2005 | 10:21 PM

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Mr. Clean magic eraser has never failed me yet.

Apr 22, 2005 | 08:47 AM

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Oohh...Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I have those. I will try that then the Back to Black. I guess the peanut butter works too, but too messy for me.

Thanks Guys!