Wax buildup

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

At 06:22 4/23/2005, you wrote:
>Acetone will not harm polyester.  I wish it would.  I don't know of
>anything that will soften or remove polyester, except maybe heat.  You
>could use it to remove wax, but like Mark says, why use something so
>aggressive when simple naptha will do.  It will look dull when you're done,
>however, which is why I suggested using a plastic polish afterwards.  In
>fact, I'd bet that the plastic cleaners from Meguiar's will take the wax
>off by themselves.
>Anybody know how to strip a polyester finish with solvents?
>Paul McCloud
>San Diego

Thanks, Paul,

I sit corrected, clarified and elucidated.  After some DAMHIKs, the only 
reason I want acetone nearby is for emergency CA solvency...


> > Poly is plastic - keytops is plastic - acetone and keytop mixture can be
> > used to rockify hammers.
> > Still wanna try on the finish?
> > Conrad Hoffsommer





Conrad Hoffsommer

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