Wax and Grease Removal on Paint

[wolf_79]

Last year before I stored my car I decided to apply fluid film to the underside of it, and soon realized the over spray got on the paint. After many washing with chemical's Mr. Pink" I still see the "rainbow" effect while drying the car. Does anyone have any suggestions to remove this? I was looking into the Chemical Guys Clean Slate as it is suppose to remove all waxes, sealants, etc.

Thanks!!!!

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[WildHorse]

Dawn dish soap.

 

[ay1820]

^^ X2 ^^

 

[jcttraveler]

Try lemon oil.

A few weeks ago, I tried to wash off what I think was street grime/grease/oil. There's some road re-finishing going on in my area and these small tar ball things were all over the sides of my car. I first tried dawn, but it was ineffective and most of the grime remained. After testing a small area, I used lemon oil. It was a painstaking process because I was putting a few drops on a small rag that used to be a cotton tshirt and rubbing with my index finger. That said, the stuff quickly came off. I then went back over the car with dawn to remove any lemon oil residue.

 

[Firsttexan]

Try lemon oil.

A few weeks ago, I tried to wash off what I think was street grime/grease/oil. There's some road re-finishing going on in my area and these small tar ball things were all over the sides of my car. I first tried dawn, but it was ineffective and most of the grime remained. After testing a small area, I used lemon oil. It was a painstaking process because I was putting a few drops on a small rag that used to be a cotton tshirt and rubbing with my index finger. That said, the stuff quickly came off. I then went back over the car with dawn to remove any lemon oil residue.

Mineral spirits will melt tar on contact and it will not harm your paint or trim.

I would suggest the OP use the same method. Not sure what product he undercoated with? But most of those are tar based.

Goof off works on tar also. Mineral spirts is cheaper.

 

[wolf_79]

I used fluid film in a can.

 

[br_an]

Gyeon Q²M Prep is a really good degreaser. I've used it when ceramic coating wheels and detailing my car. The other methods mentioned above probably work great too.

 

[DFB5.0]

To remove oil and grease, you need a product that is alkaline. That alkalinity breaks down the oil and releases it from the surface. Look for a liquid degreaser like Meguiar's Super Degreaser, strong All-Purpose-Cleaner or any of the high pH soaps designed for heavy duty cleaning such as Carpro Lift or NV Snow+.

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