How to Remove Car Wax Off Plastic Surfaces

Car waxes are used to keep a car looking good as well as serve as a protective coating for the car. It is not often made for plastic parts on the car but it can easily reach those parts my mistake. This is nothing to be alarmed about because it can be easily removed.

How to Remove Car Wax Off Plastic Surfaces

Materials Needed

• Peanut oil


• Microfiber cloth


• Clean cloths


• Bucket


• Water


• Mild liquid dish detergent

1. Make sure you purchase peanut oil from the grocery store. The peanut oil will be used to remove the wax from the plastic parts.


2. Apply the peanut oil to a microfiber cloth. Spread the oil on a hidden part of the plastic part to make sure the peanut oil does not damage the part.


3. Put more peanut oil on the cloth and apply it over the plastic part. Use circular motions and scrub the part until all of the wax is removed. You may have to apply more peanut oil to the part to completely remove the wax.


4. Fill a bucket with water and add six drops of mild liquid dish detergent. Swish the water around with a clean cloth. Wash the plastic part to remove the peanut oil.


5. Pour the cleaning solution out of the bucket and rinse the bucket. Fill the bucket with clean water. Rinse the soap and any remaining peanut oil from the plastic part.


6. Use a dry cloth to dry the plastic part. Buff the part with circular motions to buff the plastic part. Check over the part to make sure all of the car wax is completely removed.