Best method to remove wax

[82Roadster]

Hi guys,

 

I want to apply Adam's sealant to my car but have a beautiful coat of Americana Wax that needs to be removed first.

 

I understand I could clay bar, use a household detergent or grease & wax remover as a few of the methods to prepare the surface for sealing.

 

What's the best method of removing the wax coat before I seal?

 

I also wish to touch up a couple of very small stone chips while I have the wax off. How long before I can seal over the new paint spots?

 

Thanks crew, I know I'm asking the right people because you're all using the best products.

[JerseyGator]

Wash it with dawn and APC. Then wipe with IPA mixed 50/50 with water. I'd wait a few days after to let the touch-up paint dry.

[ihaveacamaro]

Wash car with 3 oz of All Purpose cleaner and 3 oz of Car Shampoo in 5 gallons of water. Follow with 10% IPA. Then clay it.

 

That should do the trick

[Z71_Denali]

since you plan on doing some touch up painting, don't strip the whole car until your ready to seal it.

 

with the panel your touching up clean, wipe down the areas where paint will go with Isopropyl Alcohol, do your touch up work, and let the paint cure for a few days. if your doing this on a weekend, the following weekend is good time to do a full strip wash like Roshan mentioned before laying down sealant.

[Pureshine]

APC or dawn work great ether one.

[BRZN]

Small stone chips? I usually don't wait any longer than overnight.

[82Roadster]

Thanks guys, will follow your suggestions. Looking forward to seeing what difference the sealant will make as a base for the glaze & wax.

 

I have a couple of weeks until the next car show - just need some good weather to help with my preparations.