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p90



Member Since: 24 Oct 2014
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Removing waxoyl from paintwork
Hi Guys

Defender just back from its first service with Dealer. they have addressed peeling paint under wheel arches by spraying it with waxoyl to stop stone chips etc.

Im not sure if they just have bad aim or if it has not been totally dry when dropping it back to me but it has sprayed all up the sides of the defender and i can tell its going to be a nightmare to clean off the paint work.

any thoughts?

cheers
Post #366890 24th Oct 2014 3:38pm
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custom90



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WD40 maybe, work on small areas with something that definitely is NON abrasive.
Keep checking as you go that do damage is created just in case but it should come off fine with patience.
Don't be too rough and the the WD40 have a few mins to activate.
I can't see why it wouldn't work. Afterwards give it a normal clean off /wash to get residue and oil off.
Post #366891 24th Oct 2014 3:42pm
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munch90



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is it under the front arches ?

is the spray they have put on dry ?
Post #366893 24th Oct 2014 3:51pm
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p90



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They have sprayed under front and rear arches. it has only sprayed up the back though. imagine around the filler cap.

looking underneath it looks like a neat and tidy job, not wet but tacky, rubs off on my finger.

to be honest I'm not sure how waxoyl should be as this is a first.

I'm half tempted to make it their problem and tell them to come and clean it up properly but thought i would check here first.

I had a few warranty issues / recall on an intercooler hose and just thought i would use the genuine dealer for the first service.
Post #366896 24th Oct 2014 4:04pm
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jimbob7



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Watered down White Spirit.....DIY in future Rolling Eyes !Dont forget to decontaminate (heavy duty wash),polish and wax the rest of the bodywork to keep corrosion and at bay Thumbs Up . Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #366898 24th Oct 2014 4:15pm
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p90



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
DIY i think is the way to go. i wasn't aware they where doing this just got told when it arrived back.

Does waxoyl actually dry completely hard or is it just a tacky finish?
Post #366901 24th Oct 2014 4:23pm
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Plain old diesel works perfectly!
Post #366904 24th Oct 2014 4:26pm
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jimbob7



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It kinda never dries, ever,it stays slightly wet in order for it to "spread" over stone chips/damage,etc. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #366905 24th Oct 2014 4:26pm
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defendercorner



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 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Chawton White
I've used autoglym tar remover before to remove over sprayed way oil. Worked well. Smile 2015 90 2.2 XS Hard Top
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Post #366915 24th Oct 2014 4:51pm
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#2 for white spirit on a micro fibre cloth, and then immediately wash the car with a good quality wash and wax. Try the white spirits on a small hidden bit first but it hasn't effected my paint where I used it DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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Happyoldgit



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Is it Waxoyl or some other wax product? Whatever, I've rustproofed enough vehicles to be able to say pretty much all of them will come off with a mild solvent such as white spirit, turps, petrol, diesel etc on a soft cloth. Always test on a discreet area first and don't be tempted to rub too hard as this can scratch the paint / lacquer. Don't smoke! Steve.
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Grouse



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Petrol is the cheapest and quickest. Wear rubber gloves Thumbs Up
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Petrol soaked cloth. Easily removed

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Petrol is cheapest as stated but diesel goes further ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

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Cheap baby wipes, trust me they get everything off everything!
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