how to get wax coating off??

[DrtyE30]

I have that stupid yellow wax all over everything in my engine bay! Got any tips about how to get it off?

[ttrousdell]

wire brush

[DrtyE30]

well i wanted to do the shock housing and not scratch them up, its also all over the plastic and other things as well.

[spyde25]

curious about the plastic as well.

[manjambles]

mine was horrible, and i soaked it in simple green then used a medium strength wire brush

[BusyMrE30]

try using mineral spirit or paint thiner and scrape it with a plastic scraper it should come off then clean off the paint thinner with carb x or brake wash

[StereoInstaller1]

How to Clean Cosmoline
By Meg Jernigan, eHow Contributor


Cosmoline
Cosmoline is a viscous petroleum distillate used as a corrosion preventative and surface protectant. It has a consistency similar to petroleum jelly and is formulated to adhere to nearly any surface even under extremely high or low temperatures and prolonged exposure to water. Cosmoline was used by the military for long-term protection of vehicles and firearms, and it's used in marine and agricultural settings to prevent the rusting of components exposed to harsh conditions. Removing Cosmoline can be a challenge because it's so tenacious. Follow the steps in this guideline to clean Cosmoline from any material.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

things you'll need:
Mineral spirits
Bucket
Rags
Small brush
Gun cleaning rod and fabric bore mops
Detergent or oil soap
Rubber gloves
1
Disassemble the item to be cleaned as necessary to reach internal areas. Items as large as trucks were frequently dipped in molten Cosmoline so that it would penetrate as much as possible.

2

Mineral Spirits
Soak small metallic parts in a bucket of mineral spirits. Wipe the Cosmoline away with rags or small brushes. Repeat as needed until the part is clean.

3
Wipe down larger metal items with a rag dampened with mineral spirits. Replace the rag if it becomes saturated with Cosmoline.

4

Bore Mop
Use a cleaning rod and fabric bore mop inside firearm barrels. Saturate the mop with mineral spirits and clean or change it frequently until all the Cosmoline is removed.

5
Heat non-metallic items, such wood or rigid plastic, in your oven at its lowest temperature to liquefy the Cosmoline. Don't allow the temperature to reach over 150 degrees. Remove the item and wipe it with a rag, and repeat the process as needed to remove most of the Cosmoline.

6

Murphy Oil Soap
Use a mild detergent solution or oil soap on a rag or brush to remove the final traces of Cosmoline from non-metallic items.



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