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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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im just about to get stickers on my car, and need to get rid of the wax and polish etc so the stickers can be applied, any products out there, or any tricks etc?

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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Brillo pads should do it, if you want to make sure all the wax is taken off dip the pads in Nitromorse every now and again.












Disclaimer: The above method will take the wax off your car, but may also take off the paint.

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by j4mou
hi all

im just about to get stickers on my car, and need to get rid of the wax and polish etc so the stickers can be applied, any products out there, or any tricks etc?

jamo
Motor factors will supply a wax and grease remover for the refinishing trade, might only be in 5 litres though. see if you can get some from your local refinisher (body shop)
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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Meths
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Get the cleanser from Swissol - top quality products!
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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Errr.... I would suggest that you leave atleast a thin coat of polish on the paint. I have had logos on and off my race car and after taking a nice big chunk of paint off last year I always make sure there is something on the surface. I take it you are getting rally style decals? If its a small sticker then not so much of a problem.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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bill's right, a bit of wax will help as a release agent. There will come a time when you'll wake up one morning and think "Oh my God, they've got to go" or when you come to sell the car.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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bill's right, a bit of wax will help as a release agent. There will come a time when you'll wake up one morning and think "Oh my God, they've got to go" or when you come to sell the car.
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yeah its the full rally decal kit.

so swissoil is the way forward then?

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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Panel wipe from any automotive paint supply outlet.

careful with meths it can damage the paint.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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I always thought washing up liquid does the job fine, as it cuts through the wax (also does wonders for your hands mate )
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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For hands that do dishes "its mild green fairy liquid" I cleaned my paint with autoglym , the stickers went on really well and stuck like the proverbial $hit to a blanket
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