Hi Dave,
Turpentine works good for removing wax. Doesn't hurt the paint either. Alcohol will probably dull the finish, and doesn't do a good job on wax. It will take some work to soften the wax, but it will work well.
Steve Dahlquist Velochrome Frameset Painting V 559-592-6367 F 559-592-2585 C 559-967-3318 steve@velochrome.com 22582 Carson Avenue Exeter, California 93221 http://www.Velochrome.com
----- Original Message ----- From: Bikerdaver@aol.com To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 1:29 PM Subject: [CR]Any methods for wax removal??
Listers- I acquired a bike not long ago that has a tremendous amount of waxy build-up. Its not the "attractive" patina kind either. Its yellow, dull, sticky when I washed the frame with soap and water, and is hiding a beautiful paint job beneath it. Is there any way I can get rid of this stuff? I cleaned up some area with rubbing alcohol and it made the wax "softer", but its still a mess that covers the complete frame. How do I get rid of it? Are there any solvents and/or other methods to clean it off while not damaging the wonderful glossy paint beneath? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Cheers, Dave Anderson Cut Bank MT
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