Re: [CR]Any methods for wax removal??

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From: "John Everett" <jeverett3@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 09:31:53 -0600
Subject: Re: [CR]Any methods for wax removal??
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On 9 Nov 2003 at 16:29, Bikerdaver@aol.com wrote:
> 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,

Many years ago there was a program on PBS (at least in the Philadelpia area, where I lived at the time) called "Furniture on the Mend". One of the two hosts (Joe L'Erario) was a specialist in wood restoration. He always used naptha to remove wax build-ups. Seems to me this would work as well on a painted metal surface.

John Everett - Aurora, Illinois

jeverett3@earthlink.net (John V. Everett)