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    Default Best way to clean off wax?

    I want to apply some "Wrap My Spyder" decals. I already have a few that I put on when it was new and they stick on great. I have more to apply but have also applied a couple coats of carnuba wax. Has anyone had problems with the recommended alcohol cleaning not working?

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    Maybe Prep Sol. It's used to remove wax before painting. Most auto parts stores sell it or auto body paint stores also have it.

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    Dawn dishwashing liquid will remove wax on a car so I am sure it would work great on your bike. In the world of waxes, Carnauba doesn't last all that long. The longer in the sun, the Carnauba breaks down.
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    Default Varsol

    Quote Originally Posted by Habib View Post
    I want to apply some "Wrap My Spyder" decals. I already have a few that I put on when it was new and they stick on great. I have more to apply but have also applied a couple coats of carnuba wax. Has anyone had problems with the recommended alcohol cleaning not working?

    When I called Turtle Wax because their wax wouldn't go off my mate car moulding, they recommended varsol with a tooth brush. It did the job in a snap....



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    Quote Originally Posted by Richardv View Post
    When I called Turtle Wax because their wax wouldn't go off my mate car moulding, they recommended varsol with a tooth brush. It did the job in a snap....
    Never heard of varsol. Any idea what else it might be called? I am familiar with "PrepSol" though, i'ts used prior to painting as a final cleaner. Is that what varsol is?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Habib View Post
    Never heard of varsol. Any idea what else it might be called? I am familiar with "PrepSol" though, i'ts used prior to painting as a final cleaner. Is that what varsol is?
    Paint thinner,mineral spirits

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    I have always used Dove dishwashing soap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Habib View Post
    Never heard of varsol. Any idea what else it might be called? I am familiar with "PrepSol" though, i'ts used prior to painting as a final cleaner. Is that what varsol is?
    Paint thinner


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    Go to an automotive autobody and paint supply
    company in your town and buy a can of
    3M or Dupont wax and grease remover,
    That is the best way.

    Quote Originally Posted by Habib View Post
    I want to your some "Wrap My Spyder" decals. I already have a few that I put on when it was new and they stick on great. I have more to apply but have also applied a couple coats of carnuba wax. Has anyone had problems with the recommended alcohol cleaning not working?

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    I wouldn't use paint thinner or varsol on my paint. It does exactly what it says. "Paint thinner"

    You can also get a paint cleaner which will remove the wax.

    There is no wax in this and it will clean your paint without hurting it.



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