2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Duhhh...How Do I Get Wax off of Black Line-X?

[RustyJC]

Ok, I had a major senior moment. I was using Dri Wash and Guard to wax the front end of the 5th wheel. To reach it, I had backed the truck up to the 5ver and was standing on a stepladder I placed on the tailgate of the truck.



When I was finished and got home, the wax that had splattered down onto the inside of the tailgate had dried. My black Line-X now has light blue polka dots!



Any suggestions on something that will strip wax without hurting the Line-X?



Rusty

 

[Ron Bissett]

You might try Mineril Sperit (paint thiner) about 1. 5$ at Wal-Mart Try on small area out of sight. Don't seem to hurt if used with a rag do not splash it on seems to remove tar ect from the paint from my truck with out hurting the paint. LOL Ron in LOUISVILLE KY.

 

[RustyJC]

Ron,



I've tried WD-40, but it doesn't cut the wax. I guess mineral spirits (as you suggested) and, if that doesn't work, lacquer thinner are next.



I was wondering if some of the paint & body stuff like PrepSol (sp) that's supposed to strip wax and kill silicones would bother the Line-X.



Rusty

 

[lschultz]

Peanut Butter ?

You might try peanut butter(don't laugh it works). I have got wax on my tailgate the black part,molding,door handles and after a while you get that white haze on it. Rub some peanut butter on it(you might try a small tooth brush) and see what happens. I read about this over on www.vwvortex under there detailing section so I decided to try it and it works. Don't get the white haze on the molding anymore cause I use Klasse All-in-one and then Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze.

 

[RustyJC]

Re: Peanut Butter ?

Originally posted by lschultz

You might try peanut butter(don't laugh it works).

Creamy or extra crunchy (for the added abrasiveness)?



Rusty

 

[John Berger]

How about trying a toothbrush and water. Probably, medium or stiffer.

 

[WDaniels]

I read an article about removing hard water staines, wax ect from black plastic body moulding. It said to use vinegar with water. What the dilution per each is I can't remember. Hope this helps.

WD

 

[JR2]

As long as its not near your paint you might try a wire brush... I don't think you can hurt Line-X. I tried a toothbrush dry and it does not work. .

 

[Rd.Runnr]

Rusty, you might consider some wax removers designed for hardwood floors??? How about the black streak remover from Camping World?? Just a thought. Good luck!!

 

[SnoKing]

Power up the HONDA on the pressure washer and blast away. SNOKING

 

[SnoKing]

Don't have a HONDA powered pressure washer. I am sorry to hear that!!! SNOKING

 

[Bob Cochran]

How about "Mother's Back to Black" not sure maybe somebody else does. I have a few wax spots on my Linex liner but have not had time to try it. Maybe someone else has and can tell you. Lets not go into how I got them on my liner!! For sure another senior moment!!! :--)

 

[gitchesum]

Man, first the bumper and now the bedliner. Is Sandy starting to to worry about you yet.



You think Brake cleaner would get it out without hurting the liner?

 

[Fireman]

Try dawn dishwashing liquid and water with a stiff brush. Dawn is supposed to remove wax. It couldn't hurt.



Fireman

 

[TxDieselKid]

There was a guy who got Line-X on his... ... "man parts", put I can not remember how he got it off. I would think it could get the wax off if you use it VERY carefully.



Andrew

 

[RustyJC]

Originally posted by gitchesum

Man, first the bumper and now the bedliner. Is Sandy starting to to worry about you yet.

Gitch,



Probably! You just wait. You'll find out that old age is not for the faint of heart! :{



Rusty

 

[JR2]

Hey Texas Diesel, I remember the hurcaliner on the hootus incident. That is perhaps the funniest thing I have ever read on the net. I don't remember which site it was on, anyone have it... .

 

[Mr. Brewski]

how the heck did he get it on his "man parts"?? I'll bet thats an interesting story. .



Anyway - I use Simple Green and a toothbrush to take not only the plaque off my teeth but wax residue off of the nooks, crannies, decals and the black bumper strip running down the side of my truck - Works real good!

 

[RustyJC]

Originally posted by Mr. Brewski

how the heck did he get it on his "man parts"?? I'll bet thats an interesting story. .

Well, he was putting in one of the Herculiner "do it yourself" bedliner kits without using gloves when nature called. He unzipped... . well, I think you get the picture! I can't remember which forum it was on, either - another senior moment, I suppose. :{



Rusty

 

[Shovelhead]

Herculiner your Hootus