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What do you use/do to strip off wax?

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Old 08-05-2012 | 02:36 PM
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My denim black Fatboy got waxed, and looks horrible to say the least. Whats the best way/fastest way to strip this stuff off?
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 02:57 PM
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All of the auto detailers that I know use Dawn dishwashing liquid to remove all wax buildup before restoring the paint. I'm sure that would work on your denim paint as well. Good luck!
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 02:58 PM
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Dawn, vinegar should work
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HeHateMe
My denim black Fatboy got waxed, and looks horrible to say the least. Whats the best way/fastest way to strip this stuff off?
why would you ever wax a black denim bike?
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 03:50 PM
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Don't rub it very hard, that Denim will turn shiney in no time.
 

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Old 08-05-2012 | 03:50 PM
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Yep, Dawn
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bubdifab
why would you ever wax a black denim bike?
What he said,I just didnt want to say it!! Best advice other than home remedies call a body shop or body shop supply thell have the products to get all the wax off Im sure. When I worked at body shop years ago we used some 3m products to do this just cant remember the names! learned your lesson didnt ya
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 04:07 PM
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Dawn regular blue formula and use very warm water, scrub and done.
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HeHateMe
My denim black Fatboy got waxed, and looks horrible to say the least. Whats the best way/fastest way to strip this stuff off?
I can't help with which would be the best choice to remove the wax ... but I strongly suggest that you find an inconspicuous spot to try before doing the whole bike .... try a cleaner and let it dry, evaluate the results .... then if you're satisfied move on to the rest of the bike .... Good Luck Brother!
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bubdifab
why would you ever wax a black denim bike?
For the same reason you wax any other paint job. For protection. Had I known this was the outcome obviously I wouldn't have done it.
 


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