Gilly199 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hey folks when i got my zed the fella polished the car with the usual white paste stuff. only problem is he managed to get it everywhere like in every badge corner there is. Problem is it dont wash out. is there anything available to disolve the polish. preferably something from the home. cheers, Gilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I use some fairy liquid to strip the layers off before a full detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Try a toothbrush with a bit of washing up liquid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmitchell Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Yup as people say - its the one and only time its a good idea to put washing up liquid on your car (reminds me of the dishwasher ad with the scooter , just need a giant dishwasher to get your Z in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 What do you have in your cleaning arsenal? If you have a good Quick Detailer then I'd spray that and use a cotton bud. If not then a soft brush when you wash with normal car shampoo is worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'd usually use a mixture of cotton buds, quick detailer and in extreme circumstances a stanley blade with tape on it to get right into the tiny nooks and crannys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 the badges come off really easy with some heat applied. might be worth taking them off to clean it properly and then reapply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 A cotton bud and some peanut oil, then use something like "dodo juice lime prime" to strip the wax off the bodywork. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I find a soft tooth brush, dampened, does the trick and wipe off with a good microfibre cloth. Personally I wouldn't use washing-up liquid as that undermines the very polish/wax that has just been put on Chris is very brave 'detailing' his with a stanley knife I tend to use a toothpick particularly when gunge gets under the rubber seals around the windows or they sometimes turn in on themselves and the t'pick helps to lift them out flat again. Always use a t'pick for touching in stone chips, rather than a brush. So if you see me nicking the picks off resturant tables you now know why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Some quick detailer and cotton buds or toothbrush are normally the best. I would avoid the fairy liquid for now as it will strip all the wax/polish from the car rather than just the polish left you want to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 If it were me though I would be taking the car back to the paint, claybarring and polishing/waxing from scratch. God only knows which wax the previous owner has used and how long its been on there. At least that way you know exactly what has been done and how much protection is on there. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmitchell Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 If it were me though I would be taking the car back to the paint, clyabarring and polishing/waxing from scratch. God only knows which wax the previous owner has used and how long its been on there. At least that way you know exactly what has been done and how much protection is on there. R I agree, hence the post about fairly liquid - spend a day doing it properly and you will reap the rewards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I let it dry and then use Envy detailing brushes to dust it out. Then put some quick detailer (PB QD+) on a bud and wipe it round to get it nice and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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