How to Remove Globs of Wax From a Car

When you attempt to wax a large area of a car all at once, the wax will typically harden before it can be buffed and will result in globs of wax on the finish. If you apply the wax in direct sunlight, the car body may be too hot, which also results in globs of wax. Waxing or polishing must always be done in the shade or on a car body temperature of 80 degrees or less.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Stiff toothbrush
• Pencil eraser
• Prepsol
• Soft cloth or towels

Instructions

1. Remove large spots or amounts of wax using either rubbing alcohol for small areas or Prepsol for large areas. Prepsol is a professional body shop formula used to prepare cars for paint. Prepsol is designed to remove all waxes and polishes and oxidation as well. You can find this product at any auto parts store. Just rub the formula vigorously with a soft cloth to remove all the wax.

2. Clean excess wax from chrome or window moldings by dipping a stiff toothbrush in the alcohol or Prepsol and rubbing the wax off. Once the wax has been removed, place a little of either fluid on a clean cloth and wipe the area down.

3. Remove excess wax from small areas using a rubber pencil eraser.

4. Park the car in a shaded spot to keep the body cool. Wax the car again to replace the wax you just removed.