Ideas for removing car wax from interior?

JHartman · 10-11-2004, 04:36 PM

My brother got some wax on the interior fabric of his car. He tried the hot water technique which removed some, but not all and still left the yellow stain. Can anyone recommend a good product that might help?

IsrAmeriPrius · 10-11-2004, 04:55 PM

May I suggest that you stop by a reputable automobile detail shop. You don't want to risk any permanent damage to the fabric by using a product that may harm it.

richard schumacher · 10-12-2004, 09:08 AM

You might also consider the fabric manufacturer's cleaning advice: http://www.alcantara.it/english/automotive.../automotive.htm

DaveinOlyWA · 10-12-2004, 11:07 AM

stopping by the dealership might not be a bad idea. my sister told me that the detail shop (its the Ford dealership...eeuww!!) has a special oil that will dissolve the wax and leave most fabrics untouched. they just rub it on, let it dry a bit and vacuum it off.

because you just bought a brand new car, many dealers will give you one complimentary service, especially for something this minor....keep in mind that you will probably have to suffer through a pitch for fabric protector...(actually highly recommended...i did it and it has saved me a few times already... you just spilled wax, try taco bell taco sauce!!) i did have an advantage of having my sister do it for me... was less than ½ retail price...

IsrAmeriPrius · 10-12-2004, 11:49 AM

Quote:

You might also consider the fabric manufacturer's cleaning advice:

Here it is:

Chewing-gum and wax:
put a plastic bag full of ice on the
stain; when the material becomes hard
remove the pieces and then treat with
ethyl alcohol.

Maintenance

10-11-2004, 04:36 PM	#1
JHartman Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Ideas for removing car wax from interior? My brother got some wax on the interior fabric of his car. He tried the hot water technique which removed some, but not all and still left the yellow stain. Can anyone recommend a good product that might help?

10-12-2004, 09:08 AM	#3
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,510 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Ideas for removing car wax from interior? You might also consider the fabric manufacturer's cleaning advice: http://www.alcantara.it/english/automotive.../automotive.htm

10-12-2004, 11:07 AM	#4
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	stopping by the dealership might not be a bad idea. my sister told me that the detail shop (its the Ford dealership...eeuww!!) has a special oil that will dissolve the wax and leave most fabrics untouched. they just rub it on, let it dry a bit and vacuum it off. because you just bought a brand new car, many dealers will give you one complimentary service, especially for something this minor....keep in mind that you will probably have to suffer through a pitch for fabric protector...(actually highly recommended...i did it and it has saved me a few times already... you just spilled wax, try taco bell taco sauce!!) i did have an advantage of having my sister do it for me... was less than ½ retail price... __________________ My Blue 2010 : Last tank 541.9 @ 49.48 pump (56.7 MFD) 5.54 CPM, 21 MPH, Lifetime:5442.2 miles 56.5 MPG pump. (62.22 MFD) 4.72 CPM. Summer MPG 57.4 Winter: 49.5 My 2006 SPM: Last tank 376.6 miles @38.21 pump (40.8 MFD) 7.17 cpm winter mpg 49.64 summer mpg 53.41 lifetime: 42,563.5 miles 51.5 mpg pump (52.7 mpg MFD) 5.51 cpm My 2007 Zenn total "fuel cost" $166.58 on "about" 9599.7 miles. 1.74 cents per mile (granted i plug in for free at work!!) My Plate: DUALPWR (Dual Power)

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10-11-2004, 04:55 PM	#2
IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,338 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	May I suggest that you stop by a reputable automobile detail shop. You don't want to risk any permanent damage to the fabric by using a product that may harm it.