Need suggestions on removing wax from Matte Stripes.

[Mike's Mustang]

Anyone have suggestions for fixing this wax on vinyl?

I bought my GT used and it was delivered on Monday. The pictures they had showed some minor things I can fix myself, like wax on trim. It didn't show the below on the stripes. So I'm not sure if the previous owner didn't know that you shouldn't wax over matte vinyl or if the delivering dealer did it. Seems they learned by doing the passenger side of the hood first since it's the only stripe that has this issue. My main ask is getting the vinyl to look good again. There's a lot more I'm in the process of correcting, like removing what looks like hard water marks on everything. You can see some remnants in the middle painted section. I've already gone over that section once, but looks like I need to do some more based on the picture. I've already polished it off all the glass. It was pretty bad.

Things I've tried on the vinyl:

• Just a wet Microfiber
• Matte Detailer - Chemical Guys
• Washed whole car with Chemical Guys Clean Slate

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[MissStang]

I would start with a ‘Magic Eraser’, very gently and maybe use some 99% Isopropanol on the tough spots.

Anyone have suggestions for fixing this wax on vinyl?

Things I've tried on the vinyl:

• Just a wet Microfiber
• Matte Detailer - Chemical Guys
• Washed whole car with Chemical Guys Clean Slate

 

[Mike's Mustang]

I would start with a ‘Magic Eraser’, very gently and maybe use some 99% Isopropanol on the tough spots.

Thank you!! Spent the last few minutes of my lunch break giving the Magic Eraser a try. Looks like it's working. Will have to wait until after work to see if that finishes it up. If not, I'll go to the store for some 99% isopropanol.

 

[Sofa King]

Be careful with those Magic erasers, they are much like a mild scotchbrite pad (mildly abrasive). My wife used one on her car (paint) and it need to be polished out as it left the spot looking dull. I told her to never take one of those to the car again!

 

[Mike's Mustang]

Be careful with those Magic erasers, they are much like a mild scotchbrite pad (mildly abrasive). My wife used one on her car (paint) and it need to be polished out as it left the spot looking dull. I told her to never take one of those to the car again!

Oh I know. I've used one to clean a wooden bar stool and ended up needing to restain and seal. A former co worker, that I mentioned that to, used one to clean her stained hands after a project. Ended up going to the hospital for the damage she did to her skin.

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