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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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How do you get old wax out of small cracks in the graphics n stuff on the car? It really detracts from the look of my car. I tried toothpicks but that doesn't get it all, i tried a small screwdriver wrapped in a towel but that doesn't get in the really small spots either. Thanks for your help.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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oh boy.....i can feel the tears starting
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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i can't believe you would use a screwdriver wrapped in anything on your paint...



anyhow the main thing is to get it really wet so something like a brush will work. you'll want a very soft brush though. i have a extremely fine brush you would use for picture painting but it may not be everyones cup of tea.

if you soak it good a soft brush will remove it easily and quickly. if not your going to need a stiff brush and hope you don't take your paint off with you.

whom ever gave you the idea to wrap a screwdriver with a towel should be slapped.

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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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I tried the screwdriver thing in my beginner days.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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yeah i know........we all probably did on something at one time or another.

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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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well it sure seemed like a smart idea at the time...
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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try q-tips..

although i am rather careful when i do wax my car, so i dont get wax where its not supposed to be..but..when it does get there..i use q-tips...works perfectly

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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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yeah i know........we all probably did on something at one time or another.

(raises hand)

guilty.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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i use Q tips, they work fine
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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i've tried q-tips and they can't get into all the spots..the toothbrush works wonders tho
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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yeah the toothbrush doe work better, but u hav to becarerful not to scratch the paint, esp if u hav a black color, it shows everyhting
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