Re: Cleaning Side Moldings

• Subject: Re: Cleaning Side Moldings
• From: CHEESMAN.G.W-@domain.elided (CHEESMAN.G.W-)
• Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 09:20:39 -0400

     FWIW, I've had success removing wax from moderately porous/rough 
     surface type side moldings with mineral spirits (paint thinner).  If 
     the spot is really bad, mix a little dry lacquer thinner in with the 
     mineral spirits.  Try not to use a sponge to rub at it with, since the 
     sponge tends to deteriorate and leave residue. Use a terry cloth towel 
     instead.
     
     You need to be careful with the lacquer thinner on smooth/shiny type 
     side moldings, (esp. like the kind that are used adjacent to door 
     window glass to keep water from running down into the door).  The 
     lacquer thinner will make greasy black streaks when you wipe it from 
     the molding onto the paint.
     
     
     Hope this is of some help.
     
     Guy Cheesman
     88 535 w/ wax free moldings and no black streaks

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