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Old 08-25-2009, 08:06 PM
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When I first waxed my car I used the cheap turtle wax white paste, and when waxing the car I wiped it over the Monte Carlo and SS lettering, now the paste is stuck in there. Needless to say that was the last time I used the paste, since then I've been using the ICE gel, MUCH better. I figured after a couple of heavy rain storms, wind, and washing the car 7 more times it might come off, but I can still see pieces of the turtle wax paste stuck in the lettering. Any ideas on how I can get this off?
 
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Old 08-25-2009, 08:17 PM
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They make soft brissle detailing brushes that are good for removing the dried wax and wont hurt the letters or the paint.
 
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Old 08-25-2009, 08:38 PM
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yup, i used that crap... im still finding bits of it stuck on the trim.... i used an aromor all cleaning wipe on it, it came off well... i also used the same wipes to clean in those spots no one ever sees... around the marker lights, in the spot under my taillights, around my trunk water channel under my headlights.... basiclly when i had something apart & could not wash it proper... i have not seen any bad paint effects to date, but the wipes are not over saturated, eather.....
 
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Originally Posted by mrl390
They make soft brissle detailing brushes that are good for removing the dried wax and wont hurt the letters or the paint.
that or Q tips.
 
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Old 08-26-2009, 08:05 AM
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x2 for q-tips, or a small piece of fabric on a toothpick.

Or just de-badge your car :P
 
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Old 08-26-2009, 09:07 AM
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I use a boar's hair detailing brush and some QD spray
 
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Old 08-26-2009, 09:57 AM
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x3 on Q-tip.
 
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Old 08-26-2009, 10:11 AM
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I have had good luck with q-tips and wd-40
 
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