Removing Built Up Wax From Body Seams?

stallerl

stallerl

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My '29 Tudor has an older black paint job that has lots of dried white wax built up in the body seams. I want to remove it without using a wheel, preferring to do it by hand. I searched here, you tube and other car sites without success as to what to use to remove the dried wax. Could something as simple as warm water and a soft toothbrush work? Or do I have to clay bar the area? I read that Dawn dish soap works well. (Does it have to be only Dawn?)
Any suggestions on what would be best to get rid of the old wax crud?:confused:
Thanks.
 
Toothpicks can also be a usefull tool for those hard to get at spot, but a toothbrush will get most.
 
Detailers use what they call a cut-off paint brush. Detail suppliers sell them and I suppose you could carefully cut a soft bristled paint brush flush and about ¾" from the metal band to make one yourself.
 
I'd use a tooth brush dipped in grease and wax remover. Then use some of that black wax made for black and dark colored cars.
 
After trying a toothbrush I landed up getting the best results with a q-tip and Ivory Liquid dish soap. I found that the toothbrush was lightly scratching the surrounding area even though the brush was a super soft sensitive type. What didn't come off with the q-tip I carefully used the point of a toothpick. I then followed up with Mequires black wax. While it's not perfect it's a lot better. Thanks for all the tips!
 
I did. I used Meguiar's Black Paste Wax. Although it's not really black in color, more like a gray it sure does look better then the old dry white wax that was it here. Thanks!
 
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