Wax on, wax off?

[Ken]

Does anyone have any good tips on how to effectively remove wax from textured plastics? The previous owner of my bike was a bit careless in applying wax, and I'll be darned if I can get it off. I hate the look of white wax residue on black plastic. Thanks in advance for any tips! :)

[Mellow]

I haven't tried it but someone at WeSTOC told me liquid dishwashing detergent and a toothbrush does wonders...

[Kennedy]

Well I am a little on the sloppy side my self when it comes to cleaning the bike. Armoral on the black plastice will clean it up nice.

[wb5tty]

I use Armoral when I get wax on black plastic. It is too easy!

[Muskoka]

I use nothing but 303 Aerospace Protectant. Doesn't leave a greasy and oily feel and doesn't attract dust and dirt like Amourall does. It also acts like a sunscreen, protecting the plastic, rubber, etc from the drying, fading effects of UV damage. Amoural actually dries out and cracks vinyl and plastics, being petroleum based.
http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=379
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[stg1]

Try using blue painters tape on the edge of the black plastic and the paint. After waxing just peel it off with no residue.

[Ken]

Well, I had some time this weekend to get my new baby all cleaned up. A soft bristled tooth brush with warm soapy water works well - takes time but it does the job. I also tried another suggestion - warm peanut butter with a toothbrush. Supposedly the penaut oil breaks down the wax - this works also.

Then I went over all the plastic with Mother's Back to Black (http://www.autogeek.net/motbactrimca.html). This stuff is amazing! Highly recommend it for bringing the color back to all plastic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/ST1300_0004.jpg

Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions! :)

[alan]

Wax? What's that? You're supposed to be riding your bike, not wasting time waxing! Get the beaST out of the driveway and on the road. :D