Best way to remove old wax residue from plastic?

LSUMatt1514 · 05-11-2004, 06:27 PM

I've got some old wax residue on the black plastic stock roof rack rails that are mounted to the roof. Anyone got suggestions for getting it off?

Matt

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bike4miles · 05-11-2004, 06:31 PM

Armoral Whipes really do the trick.

fooddude · 05-11-2004, 07:01 PM

Back To Black worked pretty well on my runner.

Bob_98SR5 · 05-11-2004, 07:37 PM

creamy peanut butter. no joke.

bob

ranma21 · 05-11-2004, 08:03 PM

Try SEM plastic, leather prep!!

Andrey · 05-11-2004, 08:20 PM

"303 Aerospace Protectant" works for me rather well and makes plastic look better than new. It seems to last for a long time too!

-- Andrey

foxtrapper · 05-12-2004, 02:28 AM

I've tried peanut butter, Mothers Back to Black, Armorall, etc. None of them did a very good job. Of that bunch, peanut butter did the best, but it was still a pretty poor showing.

Then I learned about Eagle A2Z wheel cleaner on trim. That really does the job! It's paint safe (A2Z includes painted wheels).

The only thing I've found that's even better is the use of Black Again. Hard to find, kinda expensive, but absolutely remarkable. I've never seen anything as good at making old trim and plastic bits look like new.

toyowner · 05-12-2004, 07:46 PM

Try a 50-50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Use an old soft totthbrush to loosen any clumps. wipe with an old t-shirt or paper towels. The solution is an actual product from 3M the rep told us the trick to sell us something else. The SEM cleaner is also a good choice. I work in a collision repair shop if you are doubting my background. Also as a personal belief, I don't use or reccomend to anyone the use of any "PROTECTANT" or "CONDITIONER" products. There is no real advantage to these product and I have seen the harm they can do. If you use these product and are happy with them, FINE. I am not going to start a fight over products. That's why I mention NO BRANDS BY NAME.

bamachem · 05-12-2004, 08:08 PM

I second the old toothbrush trick. Use "Greased Lightning" or "Simple Green". Also, you can use "Castroil SuperClean". All three work great. If you get them on painted surfaces, it won't hurt them, but it will strip any wax on them. Use a toothbrush and t-shirt and you'll be fine.

wvuviv30 · 05-12-2004, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrey

"303 Aerospace Protectant" works for me rather well and makes plastic look better than new. It seems to last for a long time too!

-- Andrey

That ˟˟˟˟ does work... might be tough to find... I find it at the Boat shops...
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=72461
OR
http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/w...oductId=303897

its kinda pricey, but it works alot better than Armor-all.. it doens't give it that greasey effect after you use it, it just dark black with a satin look to it (its the fresh plastic look)...

foxtrapper · 05-13-2004, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

I second the old toothbrush trick. Use "Greased Lightning" or "Simple Green". Also, you can use "Castroil SuperClean". All three work great. If you get them on painted surfaces, it won't hurt them, but it will strip any wax on them. Use a toothbrush and t-shirt and you'll be fine.

I've stripped paint with Simple Green. And then there's CitriSolve. Oye! That one takes off factory paint (accidently stripped a good portion of a brand new JD tractor with that stuff). Normally, none of these products cause a problem. But be very cautious with them on rattle can repaints and aluminum wheels.

05-11-2004, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
bike4miles Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,401	Armoral Whipes really do the trick. __________________ --Miles Sold '91 4runner, 22re, 5 spd manual, 180,000 miles, cone filter, Downey 1.5"HD coils, SkyJacker Nitrogens, Magnaflow Exhaust, Stull grill, Clears all around. Check out my sound proofing project and other mods: My 4runner page My 2006 Camry page I'm a Myspace Addict!

05-11-2004, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
ranma21 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: irving/dallas Posts: 905	Try SEM plastic, leather prep!! __________________ 1996 4Runner V6 4X4 SR5 5 Speed, Amsoil air filter, Amzoil motor oil and filter, 99++ headlight and grille, 01 tail lamps Swayaway Racerunner, OME rear lift, 275/70/16 Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo, Auto dimming mirror w/ compass/temp, customized limited grey power leather seat, Husky liners all around, Demello rock slider, TJM-15 bumper, 99++ console cup holder mod, thinking about 3.01 KZ-TE or 1KD-FTV turbo diesel swap

05-11-2004, 08:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrey Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,009	"303 Aerospace Protectant" works for me rather well and makes plastic look better than new. It seems to last for a long time too! -- Andrey __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 - 1" lift PP springs, deckplate mod, amsoil air filter, optima battery, alum. skid plate, alum. tube steps - Pioneer 8500MP, PhoenixGold Amp + Infinity Kappas, RockfordFosgate Amp (mono) + Audobahn 10" Sub - Yakima roof rack, Silverstars, Black Pearl emblems, Wet Okole seat covers, Wood Trim - TRD Supercharger, 7th inj. kit... weee heee!!!

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foxtrapper Guest Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 315	I've tried peanut butter, Mothers Back to Black, Armorall, etc. None of them did a very good job. Of that bunch, peanut butter did the best, but it was still a pretty poor showing. Then I learned about Eagle A2Z wheel cleaner on trim. That really does the job! It's paint safe (A2Z includes painted wheels). The only thing I've found that's even better is the use of Black Again. Hard to find, kinda expensive, but absolutely remarkable. I've never seen anything as good at making old trim and plastic bits look like new.

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toyowner Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norfolk, Nebraska Posts: 16	Try a 50-50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Use an old soft totthbrush to loosen any clumps. wipe with an old t-shirt or paper towels. The solution is an actual product from 3M the rep told us the trick to sell us something else. The SEM cleaner is also a good choice. I work in a collision repair shop if you are doubting my background. Also as a personal belief, I don't use or reccomend to anyone the use of any "PROTECTANT" or "CONDITIONER" products. There is no real advantage to these product and I have seen the harm they can do. If you use these product and are happy with them, FINE. I am not going to start a fight over products. That's why I mention NO BRANDS BY NAME.

05-12-2004, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	I second the old toothbrush trick. Use "Greased Lightning" or "Simple Green". Also, you can use "Castroil SuperClean". All three work great. If you get them on painted surfaces, it won't hurt them, but it will strip any wax on them. Use a toothbrush and t-shirt and you'll be fine.

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