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I just purchased a motorcycle that someone had not been as careful as they should have been when they waxed the bike and there is wax on some of the flat back plastic parts of the bike. I have tried, but can not get the white off. Any ideas??
RT Russ
'06 R1200RT
Lake Tahoe CA
RT Russ
'06 R1200RT
"The Red Baroness"
Lake Tahoe CA
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Meguiar's sell a liquid for black bumpers that worked well for me. It looks like Armor-All, that same milky-white watery liquid. Maybe the non-glossy Armor-All would work as well; and probably less expensive than Meguiar's.
Let us know what you find that works.
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try an ordinary floor wax stripper. follow directions. it isnt instantaneous. if you have a jug of ordinary household ammonia, there ought to be directions on it for the proper ratio for removing floor wax.
even though you will not be flooding the area, use in a well ventilated space with the usual safety precautions. because you are not working on a floor surface but on the bike, your rag or sponge might flip drips about. i would slip on the shop safety glasses.
maybe one of our friendly posters with detailing experience has a better process.
nobody rides half as well as they know how.
nobody rides half as well as they know how.
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I use a rag dabbed in kerosene. The kerosene dissolves the wax but does not melt the plastic. I then just wash the bike and it looked great. The kerosene will leave an oily residue that attracts dirt, but will wash off with car/motorcycle wash soap.
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| Yes - a mild hydrocarbon solvent like Kerosene or Mineral Spirits will easily dissolve wax without hurting plastic or paint. I've also used the "odorless" type of kerosene used in heaters.
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If you have any WD-40, try using that to remove the wax residue. I've had some success with it in the past on automobile plastic parts.
1998 Honda Aero 1100
1998 Honda Aero 1100
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Article in "MCN May 2006".
The Devil is in the details, tips on cleaning your bike.
Page 25 last paragraph. WD40 is great for removing imbedded dirt or wax residue.
One caution "Do not use on grips seat or tires".
Happy cleaning!
Gfurlo
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