Removing wax

[Stryker]

After the wax has dried and is ready to be removed I normally wipe it off and leave it at that.

 

Recently, I've been seeing that some people use detail spray to remove it.

 

I'm confused on when to use it. Would I wipe the wax off as normal then go over the car with the DS to make sure I got it all off? Or do I spray it on top of the dried wax and then wipe the car down?

 

Thanks! Sorry for the dumb question.

[Kingsford]

I think Detail Spray just gives it that extra little pop after the wax has been removed.

 

I dont think spraying DS on the dried wax will help remove the wax or anything.

 

Whenever I use MSW I always just wipe it off and leave it at that, then the next day I go over it again and then do a once over with DS and it gives it a nice shine.

[Junkman2008]

The reason you see people using detail spray to remove the wax is because they either left it on the car too long or they used too much wax. The detail spray aids in removing the wax when it is hard to remove, but is not the way you want to remove it normally.

[fortplainman]

i have heard people after a wax hit the whole vehicle with a quick mist of detail spray to wipe it down for, like you said, an extra pop. but also for those nooks and cranny's you might have forgotten a smidgen of wax in. i know on a bright sunny day i can see on some of the plastics and in the molding edges/door edges random thin strips of wax. if i used the detail spray i wouldnt have had that(or in/out/APC on plastics and some blue painters tape). it is just your finisher in my opinion after a wax.

[Chewy]

I like using DS after a wax to remove static that's built up with the process of waxing.

 

Although I have used a spritz of DS on an MF towel to aid in the removal of stubborn wax.

 

Chris

[1anonly]

 

Although I have used a spritz of DS on an MF towel to aid in the removal of stubborn wax.

 

Chris

 

 

A little shot and and stubborn wax comes right off.

[Kingsford]

The detail spray aids in removing the wax when it is hard to remove, but is not the way you want to remove it normally.

 

Is it bad to remove it that way?

[Chewy]

Is it bad to remove it that way?

 

No! Just not optimal.

[Chris@Adams]

What wax are you using?

[Stryker]

This question was for no wax in particular. I just wanted to make sure I'm doing everything right to make my car shine.

[Chris@Adams]

This question was for no wax in particular. I just wanted to make sure I'm doing everything right to make my car shine.

Some waxes you let haze first and some are wipe on wipe off! Americana I wipe on a panel then wipe off.

[Stryker]

Some waxes you let haze first and some are wipe on wipe off! Americana I wipe on a panel then wipe off.

 

Thanks for the info, I don't have a car worthy of Americana just yet, but I'll remember that when I do.

[Team Adam's]

For the mostpart, if you're applying the products in thin coats (as you should) they will remove with nothing more than a dry microfiber towel. In the event you put it on too thick or the product is difficult to remove adding a light mist of Detail Spray will help to soften it up for removal.

[Kingsford]

For the mostpart, if you're applying the products in thin coats (as you should) they will remove with nothing more than a dry microfiber towel. In the event you put it on too thick or the product is difficult to remove adding a light mist of Detail Spray will help to soften it up for removal.

 

 

Good to know. I had a spot when I used the Americana the first time I had a hard time getting it off, I will have to remember this next time.