dsny1984 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Just tried Americana wax for the first time and really achieved great results, but was wondering if anybody eles foud it hard to remove? I used the white towel that came with it but had to really workout to get it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mikegeaney Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I found the removal pretty easy. I too did use the new white towel, with a spritz of detail spray, and it came off real nice. How long did you let is set up for? I let mine sit for about 15 minutes and then took it off. From my experience it was a little harder to get off than the Buttery Wax, but not something I would say was hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JJ1o87 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Maybe you used too much product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dsny1984 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I let it sit for about 15 minutes, I tried to put it on as light as possible. I probably forgot to mention in my post that when I used a little detail spray it came off much eaiser. Anyway Thanks for the replys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Haven't tried mine yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I need to get some of this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 It takes some real elbow grease to get it off if you apply too much... with thin coats it just takes a light swipe with the white towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I remember reading somewhere that you should remove it pretty soon after applying it. I did my whole daily driver one panel at a time, then as soon as I was done with the last panel, I went back to the first panel and removed the residue in the same order that I applied it. I noticed that the jar is missing one thing that every other bottled product has: a label on the back that tells you how to use it. Maybe the next batch will have them? That would help clear up some issues for people who have never used a paste before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I remember reading somewhere that you should remove it pretty soon after applying it. I did my whole daily driver one panel at a time, then as soon as I was done with the last panel, I went back to the first panel and removed the residue in the same order that I applied it. I noticed that the jar is missing one thing that every other bottled product has: a label on the back that tells you how to use it. Maybe the next batch will have them? That would help clear up some issues for people who have never used a paste before. Thing is with paste there is no right or wrong way to use it. Depending on your skill set and desired result there are a number of ways to approach application. I do believe there should be something stressing the importance of THIN coats... I watched a couple of people trying it at the detail clinic and they were using WAY too much and learned they hard way when they tried to buff it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ozzy Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I used the applicator to apply the APW, then I pulled out the PC with the black 1st gen pad and ran over that for a little bit, then I wiped it off and wow did it look good. It's just my way of working it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Fifteen minutes is way too long, especially if you do it in the sun. I would go five minutes max. that means, you'll be putting it on one panel and wiping it off before you get to the third panel. Two panels at a time. I wipe it down with detail spray AFTER I wipe off all the wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 estecoca Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I used the APW for the first time yday. I can say that you definitely want to go light with the product. I usually follow the idea that if a little is good, then a lot is better, but that is not the case here. It required a lot of effort to remove, but I am convinced its b/c I used way too much. However, it still wasnt _that_ hard to use. Much easier than some other pastes i have used. Also, I didnt use the white towel b/c I hadnt washed it yet. I used te blue MF and perhaps that led to the need for so much elbow grease when removing the wax? Perhaps, but i am still sure that I used too much... I have yet to see the truck in natural light, but even still I am impressed. the finish is slick as snot and looks awesome...cant wait to pull the truck out of the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 You really do want to use as little as possible, to the point of thinking you are not getting any wax on the paint. If you do this it will come off like a layer of dust. And multiple thin coats are always better :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 You really do want to use as little as possible, to the point of thinking you are not getting any wax on the paint. If you do this it will come off like a layer of dust. And multiple thin coats are always better :D:D:D Add to that, you shouldn't have left it on as long as you did. Do two panels, and then wipe it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 estecoca Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Add to that, you shouldn't have left it on as long as you did. Do two panels, and then wipe it off. Agreed...I'll know better the next time around. All this is more reason why there should be instructions on that card that's in the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Agreed...I'll know better the next time around. All this is more reason why there should be instructions on that card that's in the container. Now you want me to read instructions, your Next your going to tell me there is going to be a test :lolsmack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Now you want me to read instructions, your Next your going to tell me there is going to be a test :lolsmack: There was a test. You passed when you credit card wasn't declined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 There was a test. You passed when you credit card wasn't declined! :rockon: We just love to rag on you bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Probably didn't pass by much :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Probably didn't pass by much :lol: Your new member to the family must be up at night making purchases for expensive dog bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Probably didn't pass by much :lol: Been there, done that MORE than once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Your new member to the family must be up at night making purchases for expensive dog bones I'd hate to tell you how much I paid for the little Monster :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I let it sit for about 15 minutes, I tried to put it on as light as possible. I probably forgot to mention in my post that when I used a little detail spray it came off much eaiser. Anyway Thanks for the replys. Ahh, good to know! No need to let paste wax setup, just knock it off after applying a very thing coat to two panels, or a hood. This is nothing like the MSW, which needs time to cure. The Americana Paste can be removed immediately after application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Fifteen minutes is way too long, especially if you do it in the sun. I would go five minutes max. that means, you'll be putting it on one panel and wiping it off before you get to the third panel. Two panels at a time. I wipe it down with detail spray AFTER I wipe off all the wax. Oops, double post, and thanks for getting to this before me AJ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'd hate to tell you how much I paid for the little Monster :D:D Oh they can get expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Ahh, good to know! No need to let paste wax setup, just knock it off after applying a very thing coat to two panels, or a hood. This is nothing like the MSW, which needs time to cure. The Americana Paste can be removed immediately after application. Thanks for the tips! I did not know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Just tried Americana wax for the first time and really achieved great results, but was wondering if anybody eles foud it hard to remove? I used the white towel that came with it but had to really workout to get it off.
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