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tmcmullins · 04-11-2015, 04:48 PM

I'm detailing my car. I wasnt thinking and just grabbed a can on wax off the shelf. I have already finished 2 panels before i realized i was using SC Johnson (furniture wax). Is this going to mess up my paint job?

AustinG · 04-11-2015, 04:51 PM

If you're worried about it, you can strip it with Wax and Grease Remover.

tmcmullins · 04-11-2015, 05:13 PM

I don't mind leaving it on as long as it doesn't harm the clear coat. It looks fine but I just want to get a second opinion.

Automatic86 · 04-11-2015, 05:20 PM

Make sure there is no sort of acid in there. You should be ok

tmcmullins · 04-11-2015, 05:28 PM

I went to the website. The ingredients are...

Deoderized Naptha (Sublomizer)

Carnauba Wax

Microcrystalline Wax

Paraffin

It doesn't say anything about acids. I'm going to go over with another coat of car wax and call it a day. Thanks guys.

Packofcrows · 04-11-2015, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmcmullins

I went to the website. The ingredients are...

Deoderized Naptha (Sublomizer)

Carnauba Wax

Microcrystalline Wax

Paraffin

It doesn't say anything about acids. I'm going to go over with another coat of car wax and call it a day. Thanks guys.

You'll be fine, unless the wax contains some sort of dye or stain, such as the ones you use on wood.

Does you car now have a pine sol smell?

@tmcmullins these would harm it....should you apply it and leave it.

cdrazic93 · 04-11-2015, 06:55 PM

There's different gradations of messing up.

Accidentally putting paint thinner on your car is a huge screw up. Pouring gasoline is a crew up.

If it strips the paint, guess what time for aftermarket fenders!! Lol

tmcmullins · 04-11-2015, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

You'll be fine, unless the wax contains some sort of dye or stain, such as the ones you use on wood.

Does you car now have a pine sol smell?

@tmcmullins these would harm it....should you apply it and leave it.

HAHAHA

Naw. Fortunately no pine sol smell.

tmcmullins · 04-11-2015, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

There's different gradations of messing up.

Accidentally putting paint thinner on your car is a huge screw up. Pouring gasoline is a crew up.

If it strips the paint, guess what time for aftermarket fenders!! Lol

I definitely got off easy this time. The cans of wax were right next to each other too. I'm going to take some time a organize everything. car stuff in one spot, wood stuff in another.

Annahra · 04-11-2015, 07:29 PM

I sprayed two panels with tire shine instead of waterless wash yesterday because I grabbed the wrong spray bottle, so I feel your pain!

AFRichZC6 · 04-11-2015, 07:43 PM

Actually, SC Johnson wax is what I use to keep bare metal surfaces (polished aluminum wheels) from tarnishing. It's a great insulator wax. It is safe for use on paint, but I'd have to be desperate to use it only because it's difficult to buff off residue. Collinite 845 is the equivalent insulator wax, but it's much easier to remove, btw.

You're fine. Just strip the waxed panels with a Dawn wash.

Fastbrew · 04-11-2015, 07:45 PM

Meh. Throw a tablecloth over it and use it as extra seating at dinner time.

04-11-2015, 04:48 PM	#1
tmcmullins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 116 Thanks: 150 Thanked 68 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I messed up I'm detailing my car. I wasnt thinking and just grabbed a can on wax off the shelf. I have already finished 2 panels before i realized i was using SC Johnson (furniture wax). Is this going to mess up my paint job?

04-11-2015, 06:55 PM	#7
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04-11-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
AustinG Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '15 Halo FR-S, '95 240SX Turbo Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 78 Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're worried about it, you can strip it with Wax and Grease Remover.

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tmcmullins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 116 Thanks: 150 Thanked 68 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't mind leaving it on as long as it doesn't harm the clear coat. It looks fine but I just want to get a second opinion.

04-11-2015, 05:20 PM	#4
Automatic86 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Midwest Posts: 17 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make sure there is no sort of acid in there. You should be ok

04-11-2015, 05:28 PM	#5
tmcmullins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 116 Thanks: 150 Thanked 68 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went to the website. The ingredients are... Deoderized Naptha (Sublomizer) Carnauba Wax Microcrystalline Wax Paraffin It doesn't say anything about acids. I'm going to go over with another coat of car wax and call it a day. Thanks guys.

04-11-2015, 07:29 PM	#10
Annahra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 WRB BRZ LTD Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 398 Thanks: 448 Thanked 291 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I sprayed two panels with tire shine instead of waterless wash yesterday because I grabbed the wrong spray bottle, so I feel your pain!

04-11-2015, 07:43 PM	#11
AFRichZC6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 197 Thanks: 104 Thanked 123 Times in 70 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Actually, SC Johnson wax is what I use to keep bare metal surfaces (polished aluminum wheels) from tarnishing. It's a great insulator wax. It is safe for use on paint, but I'd have to be desperate to use it only because it's difficult to buff off residue. Collinite 845 is the equivalent insulator wax, but it's much easier to remove, btw. You're fine. Just strip the waxed panels with a Dawn wash.

04-11-2015, 07:45 PM	#12
Fastbrew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Pearl White BRZ Location: USA Posts: 764 Thanks: 123 Thanked 461 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Meh. Throw a tablecloth over it and use it as extra seating at dinner time.

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