Removing Meguairs grp mould release wax ???

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Hi, just wondering how to remove meguairs mould release wax?
I took some moulds of some pannels on my race car so i've got spares, but time has now come to paint the origonal pannels so I obviously need to get all the wax off so it doesnt react eith the paint. I had to put about 5 layers on so alot to get off.
thanks

[Luckyluciano]

Clay bar and some lube should get it all off then just use a panel wipe before painting.

[domster]

Clay bar won't shift durable waxes completely... use a solvent as well, such as IPA (Isopropylalcohol) as a strong mix with water, or even better, acetone if you can find it. But even meths or turps could do.

I'd always use a strong detergent/degreaser (in an emergency you could use fairy liquid), clay and solvent. Anything that remains after that will have been introduced after. Remember a lot of 'polishes' also contain glaze oils, so you won't just be cutting a finish back.

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domster said:

Clay bar won't shift durable waxes completely... use a solvent as well, such as IPA (Isopropylalcohol) as a strong mix with water, or even better, acetone if you can find it. But even meths or turps could do.

I'd always use a strong detergent/degreaser (in an emergency you could use fairy liquid), clay and solvent. Anything that remains after that will have been introduced after. Remember a lot of 'polishes' also contain glaze oils, so you won't just be cutting a finish back.

ok well i'm sure i've got some turps and fairy liquid lying about so i'll give that a go. The whole car has got to be flatted off yet anyway so i'd have thought any remnants would be taken off by the 400 paper, thanks for the advice guys

[domster]

400? That will remove anything!!!! 4000 will remove coatings etc as well, but a good detergent and turps wipe down will help ensure any powder or residue isn't contaminated.

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domster said:

400? That will remove anything!!!! 4000 will remove coatings etc as well, but a good detergent and turps wipe down will help ensure any powder or residue isn't contaminated.

oops, missed a 0, 400 would take the gell coat off i reckon