How to Remove Wax From a Car

Test Your Vehicle for Wax

• Wet your vehicle’s surface thoroughly before beginning wax removal.
• Look closely at the water as it flows over your car’s paint. If there’s a substantial wax coating, the water will flow quickly off the paint, or bead up rather than flatly coat the surface.
  • If you don’t notice these things, there could still be some residual wax, but you’ll need less elbow grease to clean it off.