How to remove car-wash wax
When applying a new wax or sealant to your vehicle, remove any car-wash wax that was used previously. Car washes use commercial cleansing products and sealants that that are not readily available to the public. Combining two different waxes can result in chemical interactions that limit the new wax's durability and cause hazy patches to appear on your car. Removing the car-wash wax before waxing with a new wax will prevent this costly interaction.
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Things You'll Need
- Cleanser
- Garden hose
- Towel
- Automotive paint cleansing lotion or polish
- Terrycloth or microfiber application pad
- Microfiber towel
Instructions
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Wash your vehicle with a cleanser formulated for auto paint by following the cleanser application instructions. Rinse the cleanser, and dirt and debris, from the vehicle with a garden hose.
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Towel dry the entire vehicle.
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Apply a nickel-sized amount of paintwork cleansing lotion or polish, which is formulated to remove previously applied wax, to the center of an application pad or terrycloth rag and spread it over a 2-square-foot area of the vehicle. Spread the lotion with a slow back-and-forth wiping action to distribute it evenly.
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When the area dries to a haze, remove the polish by buffing the area lightly with a microfiber towel.
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Continue applying and buffing until all of the painted surfaces are done and all of the car-wash wax has been removed. You are now able to apply a new wax that is suited to your paint.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider purchasing the washing solution, paintwork cleanser and new polish as a set, or at least by products all made by the same company, to insure that they are compatible.
