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Wax in cracks... - 5/22/2007 11:31:25 PM

Rhinohd

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So what are you folks using to get the wax out of cracks and hard to reach places? Like emblems and such??? Any secretes I should know about???

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 2:42:19 AM

plasmadaddy

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I find that when wax gets into my crack, the easiest way to remove it if for the wife to get down on bended knees and yank!!!!!

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 5:42:59 AM

Tailbreaker

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Use a soft bristle tooth brush.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 7:53:06 AM

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 10:07:52 AM

3Dog

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Boars hair or china bristle brush.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 10:18:19 AM

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 11:33:11 AM

redneckremi

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Toothpick. Brutal crowd here....

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/23/2007 12:36:21 PM

Bujin

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first wait until it is raining, start the bike, put it in gear and then ride real fast down the road,,, it's like a power washer and gets it all out of the cracks.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 6/8/2007 3:37:00 PM

Neckball

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quote:

Use a soft bristle tooth brush.

Yep, what he said.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 6/11/2007 5:55:20 AM

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TOOTH BRUSH....

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 6/11/2007 12:31:48 PM

JBaker421

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Lordy, you guys are cruel.

No one mentioned sandblasting. ??

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 4/22/2008 7:24:25 AM

Harley03joe

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If You Use Richards Best The BOM You Won't Get Wax In Your Cracks
I Won't Use Anything Else ,, Its Good For The Paint, Chrome, And Windshield Also
And Very Easy Enjoy

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 4/27/2008 7:23:00 PM

customsoftail200

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Soft toothbrush works very well.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 4/28/2008 5:49:24 PM

harleyeglideman

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Don't put wax in the cracks to begin with - saves a lot of time.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 4/29/2008 3:50:07 PM

UncleDon

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when I was 14, I used steel wool to get all the bugs off the bosses Caddie ,,,,,,it worked!!

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/8/2008 1:53:57 PM

crzrdude

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Sand blast........... No really, I found a soft bristle brush that looked like a paint brush and it was made specifically for that. About the size of a cigar. Go to your local auto parts store, one of the big ones that doesn't have the parts you need but a good selection of other s*'t. MeGuiars makes the brush for detailing, it comes with a small rubber tip on the end for scraping wax out da crack. Or you can use a tooth brush that has the rubber tip at the end for scraping plaque. Your choice. Hope this helps.
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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/9/2008 8:07:03 AM

janman55

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Stopped using a toothbrush on the bike......couldn't stand the taste it left in my mouth anymore.

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/9/2008 2:41:37 PM

crzrdude

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YEAH thats what I was getting at but didn't want to say it. ;)

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RE: Wax in cracks... - 5/12/2008 9:53:08 AM

Gaffy52

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Whilst you are there cleaning your bike, take the cherry out of your cocktail and use the stick. Its sharp and wooded so won't damage anything, then get another cherry and stick it back in your drink for later.

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