stripping wax?

Squeak · 09-18-2009, 06:10 PM

whats the best product to use to strip wax and sealant?
I have 303 Vinyl/leather cleaner and one of my friends says to dilute it 30 to 1 and it will strip wax and sealant perfectly and wont harm paint. what do you guys think? also what would you recommend? would you use this for wheels as well or something different to clean the wheels?

Thank you!

THATS FRESH · 09-18-2009, 07:04 PM

paint right?

dawn dish soap. if not CG CWG will do the trick. A couple of ounces in a bucket will strip any previous sealant/paint safely. For regular maintenance washes, just put half an ounce or just a couple squirts in a bucket (=

alwaysbored786 · 09-18-2009, 07:07 PM

Yea, +1 on the CG cwg, that stuff is great at stripping wax if you dilute it right.

trudnick · 09-18-2009, 10:29 PM

A 50/50 dilution of IPA(91%)/Distilled Water and quality MF's will do the trick. It'll cost you all of $2 + the spray bottle. If I am not claying, this is what I use to remove any sealant/glaze/wax. I also use this between polishing stages to ensure a clean surface.
Good luck.

04yfz · 09-18-2009, 11:22 PM

I recommend Chemcial Guys Citrus Wash and Clear. Dawn can dry out rubber seals over time, but would be ok used sparingly.

bigjae1976 · 09-19-2009, 06:07 PM

I use this, it works pretty well.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

kelis_ac · 09-19-2009, 07:13 PM

Dawn Dishliquid will strip your wax and leave paint squeeeekky clean

, just like right after when you brush your teeth... I hope everyone do brush their teeth at some point

Greg@DetailedImage.com · 09-20-2009, 10:23 AM

I would not use the 303 product for that task. The Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss - 16 oz is what I use while washing. A 50/50 mix of IPA will also work.

Greg @ DI

Dunbar · 09-20-2009, 11:59 AM

Dawn works fine, I wouldn't buy a separate wash just to strip wax. If it had some laying Citrus Wash & Clear laying around I'd use that in a stronger dilution.

09-18-2009, 07:04 PM	#2
THATS FRESH Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3,668 My Ride: SSHNIPER View My Garage	paint right? dawn dish soap. if not CG CWG will do the trick. A couple of ounces in a bucket will strip any previous sealant/paint safely. For regular maintenance washes, just put half an ounce or just a couple squirts in a bucket (= __________________ GLENN FAJOTA FACEBOOK YOUTUBE www.GLENNFAJOTA.com B&H PHOTO DETAILED IMAGE

09-18-2009, 10:29 PM	#4
trudnick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 173 My Ride: 2005 M3 View My Garage	A 50/50 dilution of IPA(91%)/Distilled Water and quality MF's will do the trick. It'll cost you all of $2 + the spray bottle. If I am not claying, this is what I use to remove any sealant/glaze/wax. I also use this between polishing stages to ensure a clean surface. Good luck. __________________ 2005 BMW ///M3 / Carbon Black / Black Leather / 6MT OEM BMW Performance Short Shift Kit, Illuminated ZHP Knob, XM Direct, DICE iPod, Color Matched Reflectors, Hoen Fogs, Stealth Corners, V1 (3.872) Hardwire, Eibach Pro-Kit, RE 15mm-F/12mm-R Spacers, CDV delete, Clutch Stop, Summer OEM ZCP 19s: Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas (245/275), Winter OEM 18s: Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3s (225/255), Self-installed OEM Alarm & OEM Homelink UGDO. Last edited by trudnick; 09-18-2009 at 10:31 PM.

09-18-2009, 11:22 PM	#5
04yfz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,240 My Ride: A car View My Garage	I recommend Chemcial Guys Citrus Wash and Clear. Dawn can dry out rubber seals over time, but would be ok used sparingly. __________________ [/CENTER]

09-20-2009, 10:23 AM	#8
Greg@DetailedImage.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 5,557 My Ride: is clean & protected View My Garage	I would not use the 303 product for that task. The Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss - 16 oz is what I use while washing. A 50/50 mix of IPA will also work. Greg @ DI __________________ Detailing Guide - SALE Items - FREE Product Give Away - Product Reviews Ask A Pro Detailer Blog - Twitter - Facebook

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

09-19-2009, 06:07 PM	#6
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	I use this, it works pretty well. http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

09-19-2009, 07:13 PM	#7
kelis_ac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Key West, Florida Posts: 222 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	Dawn Dishliquid will strip your wax and leave paint squeeeekky clean , just like right after when you brush your teeth... I hope everyone do brush their teeth at some point

09-20-2009, 11:59 AM	#9
Dunbar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 814 My Ride: '04 330i ZHP 6MT View My Garage	Dawn works fine, I wouldn't buy a separate wash just to strip wax. If it had some laying Citrus Wash & Clear laying around I'd use that in a stronger dilution.