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Old May 29, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Does anyone have a sure fire way to remove Nu Finish?? I've heard window cleaner or engine cleaner. Won't these hurt the paint?
 
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Hi. First, need to know what Nu Finish crap you're talking about. I remember they had some wax you could put on in the sun or whatever. I think they have vinyl and rubber protectant too. Anyway, assuming you are referring to the wax........ All you need to do is wipe all the painted parts with a prep solvent (dewaxing agent) or you can clay bar the paint. Your choice.
 
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dawn dish liquid will remove it
 
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Hi. First, need to know what Nu Finish crap you're talking about. I remember they had some wax you could put on in the sun or whatever. I think they have vinyl and rubber protectant too. Anyway, assuming you are referring to the wax........ All you need to do is wipe all the painted parts with a prep solvent (dewaxing agent) or you can clay bar the paint. Your choice.
the wax/polish in the orange bottle... and thank you...
 
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dawn dish liquid will remove it
That's easy enough... Thank you...
 
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dawn dish liquid will remove it
So using dawn dish soap would be the same method for removing a exsisting bad wax job? It looks like I had some serious water spots or something on my front fairing when I waxed it and it looks like $hit. I want to remove all the wax and start from ground zero to get the vivid black shine back. Thanks!
 
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Dawn will strip all the wax off I use Dawn when I detail cars .
 
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Dawn will strip all the wax off I use Dawn when I detail cars .
Thanks! I'll give that a try.
 
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