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Removing old wax
« on: July 05, 2008, 01:00:51 PM »
Now that I have decided on the best polish, I would like to clean all the previous products off and start clean.
I hear that washing the bike with Dawn Dish soap will do the trick.
Does anyone have and experience with this?
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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2008, 01:16:38 PM »
Quote from: BaggerDave on July 05, 2008, 01:00:51 PM
Now that I have decided on the best polish, I would like to clean all the previous products off and start clean.
I hear that washing the bike with Dawn Dish soap will do the trick.
Does anyone have and experience with this?

Dupont makes a product called Prepsol that is the best for removing all old wax, polish etc.

You can buy it at any NAPA or other auto parts store that sells Dupont products ; paint, solvents, hardeners, catylizers etc

I wouldn't use soap regardless of the type as it leaves a residue of it's own.

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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2008, 03:09:22 PM »
Quote from: SPIDERMAN on July 05, 2008, 01:16:38 PM
Dupont makes a product called Prepsol that is the best for removing all old wax, polish etc.

You can buy it at any NAPA or other auto parts store that sells Dupont products ; paint, solvents, hardeners, catylizers etc

I wouldn't use soap regardless of the type as it leaves a residue of it's own.

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I agree, except for one cleaner.  S100 It is a great bike wash.

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Recently I went to Crystal Glo, and found an interesting wax stripping process by accident.
Take S 100 and apply directly to a sponge.  Clean up the area that you wish to strip. If you find the wax is swirling with the sponge, rinse off the S 100.  You are now down to the clear coat. Don't know if this will work with Crystal Glo, it is an Acrylic polish that will build up at each application.  Have fun. ;D ;D
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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2008, 03:26:25 PM »
Quote from: SPIDERMAN on July 05, 2008, 01:16:38 PM
Dupont makes a product called Prepsol that is the best for removing all old wax, polish etc.

You can buy it at any NAPA or other auto parts store that sells Dupont products ; paint, solvents, hardeners, catylizers etc

I wouldn't use soap regardless of the type as it leaves a residue of it's own.

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The directions for PrepSol say to wash first with a mild detergent!  :soapbox:
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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2008, 05:08:07 PM »
Quote from: BaggerDave on July 05, 2008, 03:26:25 PM
The directions for PrepSol say to wash first with a mild detergent!  :soapbox:

Hahahaha  That's funny. Guess I've never read the instructions. The Prepsol removes the soap residue as well as wax and everything else, so maybe the idea is to get rid of any loose grit etc before you wipe it down with Prepsol


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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2008, 10:13:31 PM »
Dawn dish soap works great.  I've used it since I bought my Heritage in 86.  It will take the wax, oil, grease and does not hurt your clear coat, chrome, cylinders, cases, etc.  You'll be plesantly surprised.  I'd suggest washing it in the shade, though. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2008, 10:16:51 PM »
Quote from: JCZ on July 05, 2008, 10:13:31 PM
Dawn dish soap works great.  I've used it since I bought my Heritage in 86.  It will take the wax, oil, grease and does not hurt your clear coat, chrome, cylinders, cases, etc.  You'll be plesantly surprised.  I'd suggest washing it in the shade, though. :2vrolijk_21:

So JC let me ask this.
From a guy that waxes every bike at least 10 times a month am I screwing up the process if I use my beloved "Dawn" dish soap as the cleaner?

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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2008, 01:20:35 AM »
Thumper has never felt wax.  Other than CorrosionX RejeX, the only protectant on her paint has been Glare.  I've also used BriteMax 6S and Honda Spray as quick detailers.  Ammonia free Windex wipes serve well as an "on-the-road" cleaner.
As for washing, Glare Ultra Wash is my "soap" of choice.  I buy it by the gallon.  Pretty gentle stuff, but it definitely cleans the bike.  A little touch up with Pro Polish after the wash, and I'm done.  I have no idea if Ultra Wash would strip wax, but it sure does clean good!   :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2008, 01:15:17 PM »
Back in my college days when waxing cars was part of my summer job, we used dish soap to strip the existing wax off.  It doesn't leave a residue - that's what the rinse afterward is for. 
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Re: Removing old wax
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Re: Removing old wax
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2008, 03:24:49 PM »
Quote from: Silver-Black on July 05, 2008, 10:16:51 PM
So JC let me ask this.
From a guy that waxes every bike at least 10 times a month am I screwing up the process if I use my beloved "Dawn" dish soap as the cleaner?

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Chip, any diswashing soap is a grease cutter, which also removes the wax.

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