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apollo232 Prowler Junkie From:Tampa Registered: Aug 2002 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 07:00 PM I was detailing my Kat and Waxed the black body protectors on the rear wheel well. You all know what happens when you do that.. What is the correct way to strip the wax so it doesnt look like I'm a rookie?
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 07:38 PM quote: Originally posted by apollo232: I was detailing my Kat and Waxed the black body protectors on the rear wheel well. You all know what happens when you do that.. What is the correct way to strip the wax so it doesnt look like I'm a rookie? You may think this sounds crazy but peanut butter (creamy) will work. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; and in-progress: Powder Coating Parts under the hood. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff "I am nobody and nobody is perfect, therefore I am Perfect!"
apollo232 Prowler Junkie From:Tampa Registered: Aug 2002 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 08:07 PM Peanut butter? I know people like to joke around on here... But are you serious? But the way, I like your scrapebook... May I ask where you had the Supercharger install and what the costs are?
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 08:20 PM Dawn diswashing detergent is supposed to strip wax.
whealy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Carmel, IN USA Registered: Apr 2002 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 09:22 PM Apollo232, I've never had to do what you are asking, but I have used this product . It seems to have worked for me in the past. but then again, how do you know the wax is off? Best of luck and welcome. ------------------
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 09:45 PM regular lighter fluid will take it off. It will take the wax off of the paint, too, if you are not careful. Use a Q-tip to do the edges. SERIOUSLY, it works. It is great for getting greasy spots off of clothes since it is basically very close to dry cleaning fluid. I have used it to get the white junk off of the black rubber.
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 09:48 PM Mother's Back to Black or Meguire's #40. I like the Meguire's better but it doesn't do well in water (washes off). The Meguire's has a lower gloss to it.
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 11:14 PM Hey.........we were all rookies at the beginning! Stick with us and you'll be a pro before you know it!!
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 09-25-2002 11:21 PM Im still a rookie after 2+ years. LOL
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 09-26-2002 12:14 AM apollo - we learn as we go.
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-26-2002 12:49 AM quote: Originally posted by apollo232: Peanut butter? I know people like to joke around on here... But are you serious? This is not a joke! Yes we have used it on the vinyl winddeflector and the rubber around the windows on the PT when we got some wax on them, nothing else worked but peanut butter did. We have also tried it on the rubber/vinyl bumpers on some of our other vehicles and it does a good job. Maybe it is the oil ? ? ? We tried other products, but the wax residue would show up again after a few minutes, but with the peanut butter, it is gone. But the way, I like your scrapebook... May I ask where you had the Supercharger install and what the costs are?[/QUOTE] Thanks. Which car are you referring to? ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; and in-progress: Powder Coating Parts under the hood. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff "I am nobody and nobody is perfect, therefore I am Perfect!"
Steven R. Gary POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Mendon, MI 49072 Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-26-2002 08:11 AM Just the inquesting mind, is the peanut butter Crunchy or Smooth?? Peter Pan or Skippy. Both go well with jelly also and a pickle of course. I've eaten many in the car but the wax was still there, was I suppose to put the peanut butter on something other that the bread??? LOL
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-26-2002 08:40 AM quote: Originally posted by Steven R. Gary: Just the inquesting mind, is the peanut butter Crunchy or Smooth?? Peter Pan or Skippy. Both go well with jelly also and a pickle of course. I've eaten many in the car but the wax was still there, was I suppose to put the peanut butter on something other that the bread??? LOL Smooth (creamy, no nuts, plain) Jif, although Skippy works as well. No pickles, but jelly (grape) is a nice compliment. Instructions on how to apply: Open jar, make sandwich and eat it first. Then remove approximately 1/4 oz of peanut butter with a spoon. Put the peanut butter on a clean (no jelly) rag, apply to area concerned by rubbing in small circular motions. Once the peanut butter has completely covered the affected area, wipe with a clean soft rag (by eating the sandwich earlier you won't be tempted to lick it off). Seriously though, it works - try it . . . ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; and in-progress: Powder Coating Parts under the hood. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff "I am nobody and nobody is perfect, therefore I am Perfect!"
JCProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Southern California Registered: Nov 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-26-2002 08:43 AM I always learn the hard way, thats why this site is great. I get a lot of infor here...
CWatsonJr POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Pollock Pines, CA, USA Registered: Mar 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-26-2002 09:35 AM Here is another great tip. Next time - don't use wax. Use Protect All. It won't stain the black and will protect it. It is also good for everything on the car (well, I haven't tried the top...). It works GREAT on the wheels too ------------------ Cliff Watson See My Prowler Page 2K1 Mulholland, Colorshift Flames, Mud Flaps, TGF Side Panels, TGF Bumper Covers, Eric Wolf Chrome Tranny Cooler, Blueberry Shimmers, Front Ceramic Pads, Homemade Top Brace, SSS Muffler, Weekender. 2001 Dakota SLT+ CC (Patriot Blue) 1998 Durango SLT+ (Intense Blue) X - 1998 Honda Accord X - 1991 Dodge Spirit X - 1965 Ford Mustang (289) X - 1994 Dodge Daytona Turbo X - 1971 Ford Pinto (The Rust Bucket)
RW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Omaha, Ne, USA Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-27-2002 07:49 AM Please Pumpkin tell us the story behind how you found out this new use for peanut butter? This has to be interesting!
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 09-28-2002 12:23 AM quote: Originally posted by RW: Please Pumpkin tell us the story behind how you found out this new use for peanut butter? This has to be interesting! This topic was on the Mercedes web site and the following response was given about peanut butter /peanut oil on old wax build up. Norm, Here's everything I can find. Marshall -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [MB] Re: Bumper Rubber Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2002 10:00:55 -0400 (EDT) From: Reply-To: mercedes@mercedeslist.com To: mercedes@mercedeslist.com At the risk of sounding bizarre I will offer a solution. Got this from a detailing guy. Peanut butter. Obviously the smooth kind. It works. It must be the oil. The only problem is that squirrels will follow you down the road. Try it. John O 1982 380SEL 1984 300sd 1986 300E with peanut butter applied to bumpers and handles. ---------------------------------------------------------------- > Sounds like a great way to recycle the peanut oil from my turkey fryer. > The fried turkey odor should keep the wild ones from roosting on my cars at > night. > I wonder how long it will take to used up three gallons? > Maybe I can sell the used oil to a Saturn dealer. > > Lately I've had trouble finding peanut oil in large (1-5 gallon) containers. > Costco had it when I bought the all stainless steel fryer there but hasn't > had it in any sized container since then. > > Al L > '84 300SD > > I am in the midst of detailing my car the Griot's way - and in reading > their booklet they recommend using peanut butter (again; the creamy kind; > Jif vs Skippy not mentioned) - to dissolve wax build up. Whether this is a > new way of taking off your old wax (using a knife and 2 gallons of peanut > butter? ;-) ) - or local areas I don't know... -------------------------------------------------------------------- I called Griot's and they confirmed the use of peanut butter/oil as a substitute. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; and in-progress: Powder Coating Parts under the hood. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (9/26/02) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!"
TLRandall POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CALDWELL, TX, US Registered: Jul 2002 Admin Use	posted 09-30-2002 05:46 PM Don't they use peanut butter in baiting mouse traps? Interesting combination those Kats and Mice. ------------------ 2001 Mulholland Edition Prowler 2001 King Ranch Edition Ford F-150

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