Wd40

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

You might want to read the FAQ's on the WD-40 web site (WD-40 Lubricates, Cleans, Protects, Penetrates & Displaces Moisture) to be better informed (it's safe on paint and great for removing bugs). They won't say what the ingredients are that make up WD-40 but I've heard it's based on fish oil.

http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

Mostly hydrocarbons ie fuels and solvents, with petrolium oil and a little other stuff. What do you think that does to wax? Or a clear coat?

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

Mostly hydrocarbons ie fuels and solvents, with petrolium oil and a little other stuff. What do you think that does to wax? Or a clear coat?

Not to be contentious here, but I'm pretty confident that most (all?) Bug & Tar Removers have solvents...otherwise they wouldn't work particularly well. I have little doubt that using them, while sometimes clearly necessary, does take off the wax. (The clear coat? Not so sure.) In that sense, WD-40 is no different. It is entirely possible there's other stuff in WD-40 that might, ultimately, be tougher on a car's finish, especially if left on for an extended period of time---I honestly don't know. As long as there is a reasonably priced product specifically made for this job, I'll go with it.

In a pinch I might use WD-40 for such a job. But (as is my practice with Bug & Tar Removers) I would quickly follow with a soapy wash mitt and a spray from the hose once the solvent had worked it's magic. Normally I'll follow that up with at least a little spray wax as the final step.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Not to be contentious here, but I'm pretty confident that most (all?) Bug & Tar Removers have solvents...otherwise they wouldn't work particularly well. I have little doubt that using them, while sometimes clearly necessary, does take off the wax. (The clear coat? Not so sure.) In that sense, WD-40 is no different. It is entirely possible there's other stuff in WD-40 that might, ultimately, be tougher on a car's finish, especially if left on for an extended period of time---I honestly don't know. As long as there is a reasonably priced product specifically made for this job, I'll go with it.

In a pinch I might use WD-40 for such a job. But (as is my practice with Bug & Tar Removers) I would quickly follow with a soapy wash mitt and a spray from the hose once the solvent had worked it's magic. Normally I'll follow that up with at least a little spray wax as the final step.

Totally agree, but the OP didn't ask about bugs, he asked about scuffs. There are no abrasives in WD40, just oils and solvents so it won't remove scuffs but will more likely do some etching if anything.