How do I take wax off?

[matthew1er]

ok guys i got a question.
basicallly about a couple weeks ago i put 'Meguiars gold class car wax' on my car, which was a stupid idea because my car needs a paint job, and i stupidly put it on places where i had no paint or clear coat (yes i know very stupid) life is a learning process, but anyways basically what i want to know is how do i take the wax off my car now. ohh and another thing, i stupidly put some on the side moldings and it ruined them haha im dumb.

[crazymikey]

so exactly what damage did you do?

[530drivercb7]

just wash it really good!!!!

[CB7Man]

Well if its petroleum based, use dawn dishsoap (or just use it anyway)
Dawn strips it all off. Just wash it a couple of times.
Then when you go to paint, use laquer thinner....everywhere

[Joshy]

[baracuda]

win^^^^

[deevergote]

Yes, if you're getting the car painted anyway, then use a strong dish soap. I've used Ajax in the past. It's tough on grease! Gold Class is a Carnuba wax... so that should cut right through it. It's horrible for your paint, but if it's already shot, then there's nothing to worry about.

Hit the moldings with a toothbrush and very hot water. With luck, it will melt and loosen the wax. If that won't work, do the same with dish soap in the hot water. It may cause the moldings to discolor prematurely... but they're already ugly with wax stuck on them. It's worth the risk, IMO. When you get the car painted, you can always ask them to be painted as well. I did.

[mercyboy]

USE THE SPRAY CALLED FW1...IF IT CAN TAKE OUT TAR, TREE ZAP AND OTHER stupid things...It can take out wax.....

[matthew1er]

Yes, if you're getting the car painted anyway, then use a strong dish soap. I've used Ajax in the past. It's tough on grease! Gold Class is a Carnuba wax... so that should cut right through it. It's horrible for your paint, but if it's already shot, then there's nothing to worry about.

Hit the moldings with a toothbrush and very hot water. With luck, it will melt and loosen the wax. If that won't work, do the same with dish soap in the hot water. It may cause the moldings to discolor prematurely... but they're already ugly with wax stuck on them. It's worth the risk, IMO. When you get the car painted, you can always ask them to be painted as well. I did.

yeah im still trying to decide weather to have the side moldings painted or not.
I tryied using palmolive dish soap yesterday, it worked a little
ill try your toothbrush tecneak next on the moldings. thanks