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Remove wax from flatblack wheels (sidewalk edition)?

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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Remove wax from flatblack wheels (sidewalk edition)?

I bought a set of Sidewalk wheels that unfortuately were car waxed by the previous owner. So now the flat matte black paint is hazed with white.

How can I fully remove the wax? Is there something I can apply to them to remove? Since that paint is "textured" its hard to just buff out.

Any help appreciated
 
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Never tried it on flat back wheels, but a 50/50 mixture of Isopropol Alcohol takes off wax. Maybe that and a brush will do it.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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Get some Pre-Wow. It will not only remove the wax but it's one of the only products on the market that makes matte surfaces look new again without adding shine.

https://www.showcarsupplies.com/shop...p?id=230&bc=no
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:44 AM
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Peanut butter works. Really, try it.
 
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