How I Strip Wax Or Sealant From A Car Using Meguiar's Wash Plus

[@doublesdetailer7709]

Your not a hack Scott. Your educating people that can be educated and appreciate your work. Wow, will try

[@konnorjay246]

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[@camilosimon9189]

@Konnor Jay instablaster =)

[@konnorjay246]

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[@camilosimon9189]

@Konnor Jay you are welcome :)

[@Jeff1960G]

Scott, you are the "real deal" with truth about products and their uses. Thank you for not lying to us newbies.

[@PacificSword]

Scott has become my go-to for this stuff. I've had great results following his advice and his intro to paint correct for beginners video really helped me get unstuck from self-doubt.

[@enriquejackson2843]

Love this guy he knows his shit and adds humor to it!...thanks Scott!

[@billpfeffer6954]

Scott, you are a gem. Pure knowledge, no fluff. Thank you.

[@barruzza]

Scott, don't let people's negative comments take over your videos. Don't waste time acknowledging the doubters. Just keep doing what you love. We all appreciate your knowledge.

[@MichaelAMalry]

If you don’t like his lengthy explanations, find another video. Great work Bro! Thanks for taking the time to explain the process in detail.

[@paulbunyun-xi9by]

thanks for your permission

[@XxSylasxX]

Nothing to do with lengthy explanations.. people tell me all the time to speak faster when I go up north. We southern folk just talk slow. Speed it up and he sounds just like you Yankees.

[@twoscoops5197]

6:43 I'm cracking up, HOLY CRAP THAT'S A NO NO! You bring me education and joy at the same time Scott, thank you for making these!

[@alexisamtosta]

Meguiars know what they are doing. I think we can say the are the father of auto detaling. A guy with brains would never hate you. I wish I could go to Dallas and have you teach me. Thanks a lot Scott

[@lanesteele240]

1.5 replay speed is your friend

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i love it:)

[@number1pappy]

lanesteele240 you just changed my life!...thank you!..lol

[@twinbrookcommunitychurch7695]

Good tip, thanks. lol

[@AiBilly]

WooHoo thank you

[@benefactor2931]

WOW! I can't believe I have never noticed that before. THANK YOU!!

[@CSHayes]

Scott, keep up the great work! I've learned a lot from your videos over the past few weeks and plan to use some of your tips to make my car look great again. Could you make a flow chart diagram that shows all of your steps to "detail/correct paint" on a car that is a daily driver that hasn't been taken care of properly. I know you can't account for all of the different situations out there. I want to detail my car and correct the paint and start taking better care of my car. I've seen these charts from some companies but they don't go into the details of what products, pads, cleaners, towels, waxes, sealants, tricks etc that I need to use. Thank you and have a great day my friend.

[@ronlonn9033]

I'm learning so .much I'm trying to learn how to detail just for my own car Thank you so.much for the information

[@davidg4781]

This was one of the first videos that popped up on Google when searching for a sealant stripper. It seems like this product is discontinued. What are you recommending now?

[@beast11135]

I'm getting serious about detailing. I've been watching a lot of your videos to get more knowledge on products to try at first and then move onto higher end products when I get higher end customers.

[@brianallen0826]

I use Dawn all the time. I even put a dash in my window cleaning solution when I professionally clean commercial windows

[@tomperkins5657]

Doubt you will see this but did just as you said but used a pressure washer (carefully). Perfect! Saved me a lot of scrubbing! Thanks!

[@dariocamacho9871]

And I gotta say I love your videos are top notch don't matter what other ppl say keep doing you brother 👊 they can take it or leave it

[@ABCarmand]

This product seems to be discontinued. What do you prefer to use now?

[@soapa4279]

good concept, i think what id do is wash the car first with a traditional method to remove all the loose dirt. then "polish" using this stuff. and follow up with a wax. might try this on my dad's old subaru

[@palleh7742]

Sophana Aik I have a car I haven't washed in 6 months and is thinking the same thing, I better was it one time with my regular soap. To be on the safe side.

[@David-yh5po]

Let's face it you can't make every one happy or understand. I like your video thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Butterffinger5678]

You're videos are so entertaining with your personality! Great stuff.

[@MarathonManPeatMoss]

Thought I'd found a solution to the problem I had getting a Renew Protect product off the gray plastic panels of a Honda Element only to find Wash Plus has been DISCONTINUED in the US. I ended up using a strong mix of Griot's Foaming Surface Prep in a spray bottle and a lot of elbow grease. I learned it's not a good idea to use a cheap ceramic product of the Element panels.

[@extranjero07]

I been looking for an alternative,

[@mahall75]

I love your videos, you tell it how it is. I recommend you to my car buddies. Keep up the good work. F the haters!

[@edgarsecrest960]

Well, the Wash Plus is now discontinued, what did you go to? I liked what you showed for this product.

[@mattmuthard1417]

I think he would use dawn as he has used it before

[@carlosrivero3288]

You’re awesome Scott thanks for all your help love all your videos

[@phocusit]

All right, Scott, I’m convinced this is a good paint prep prior to correcting swirls in my paint. Do I need to use an iron remover before I clay my car?

[@incith]

If you never have, you should

[@cjburn2758]

When do you use this versus purple power auto and rv soap?

[@marklewis5056]

Is this still sold. The Maguires direct website does not have this product listed

[@stevenmcnabb6157]

Very informative Scott I like how you educate and clear up the confusion of these products and how to use them correctly. I recently used griots correcting cream based on your recommendation and review it's amazing stuff. I'm gonna try this soap.

[@VenturiLife]

The other method apparently is to clay bar it off, a lot of work though. If your car is in good shape you're just polishing the clear-coat, not the paint layer anyway. The only way to remove wax is with some kind of (gentle) abrasive action, or let it get old and fall off, while the paint is exposed to the environment.

[@pierre598]

So as long as you clay bar the car it would be the same thing? I applied the ice wax on my brand new car but I want to ceramic coat the car. So following chemical guys recommendation will be a clay bar before polishing then ceramic so was wondering.

[@RB54DaBears]

As usual scott LOVE THE VIDEOS. Off the topic but what do u think of Nu Finish car polish?? I can't help but to see just positive reviews on it all over the web. I'm located in Hawaii and target now sells a 20oz bottle for 9.99. I figure for the price I'm gonna buy it and see it for myself but I respect you as a professional and wanted to get preffesional advice if you had any on it. Take care

[@paulie0706]

I did a polish and carnuba wax 30 days ago. I'm looking to strip the wax off and and do a ceramic coat (or something else). Since this stuff already has polish in it, can i just simply wash with Meguiar's wash plus and apply my new sealant?

[@raymondpalermo4998]

Apex auto detail says this stuff wont srtip wax off a car unless you try 3to 4 applications.

[@Ron-tu3xq]

Polish compound is easier on paint than rubbing compound. Thanks for video...I'll Try it. Iam getting ready to use NexGen

[@forziteforzite8021]

hi - really luv the vids - keep them coming - let me ask your opinion - i bought a car in april 2017 and i had a place do opti coat (the one year kind) the same week - now i think it’s starting to wear off - i don’t want to do opti coat again cause it cost too much - what should be my next step - i don’t have tools like a polisher - thanks

[@user-cz3xl7fr1m]

Exactly what I was looking for.. thanks for the info Scott

[@user-cz3xl7fr1m]

Do you order this or is it in stores?

[@johnwagner8465]

Thanks ..great Info..now just have to find who has it...glad I found your channel...

[@jetthias972]

Totally agree have agood day Scott

[@Roughdraft214]

Microfiber has little extensions at the end of each visible strand that act like little claws and pick up dirt like nothing else, so your method works in combination to this special formula soap. It would be different if you used a different fiber, moving dirt around.

[@nm9412]

Just got a new car, not so new, but took it for a car wash. I come and touch the car, I feel little bumps all over. I am thinking the car wash should have taken care of all impurities on my car, right? Nope, little did I know about clay barring the car to get rid of bonded contaminants. After using clay bar, the surface was smooth, then I tried to polish and wax it. I did a horrible job of it. I want to do it right, so hence watching this video to correct my work that I worked so hard for, doing it all wrong.

[@angiemichael5009]

Been watching your videos for a few months! The most truthful honest assessment of any I've watched!!! Thank you! Corporate greed is all it is!!!!!! You cut through the crap like wash plus!!!!!!!! If we all listened to want they want us to buy we would need another house to store it in!! So hard to get decent products in Spain, and when they come I'm often disappointed!! I'm starting to get it and enjoy it! I think I'm hook thanks to you!

[@scottdowns2934]

At first I thought you were nuts. Now after watching you a million times you know your shit. Your in good shape too. Even with the bird legs. I enjoy every show. Thanks!

[@JCKICKS213]

Scott Downs bird legs 😂😂😂😂😂

[@maxfriedenberger8043]

Scott I am a novice detailer and I have a customer with a 2017 red Ford fusion and his car is real porous (rough) to the touch. By rubbing a baggie over it you can feel the roughness in the paint. Question Scott (step 1) should I was the car prior to doing this technique and then clay bar (clay magic blue) the complete car? (Step 2) Do I then use Duplicolor Grease And Wax Remover to make the clear coat virgin again? )Step 3) Scott what waxes or sealant would you recommend me to use on this vehicle. Looking for insight on this future project? Love your videos!!!

[@OGCONSUMER]

Scott, new suscríber from Los Angles, I've watched a lot of KZbinrs with millions of followers and even have product. But u have become my favorite no doubt. I started w buying a Harbor freight DA and I'm throwing that back plate to the trash like u said haha! Keep up the great video! Fuck these haters!!🤣🤙🏼

[@nelavc21]

Hello Scott. Love your videos. Would you mind to describe all the processes. If I understand, you first wash your car. And then, you prepare it for a new seal and wax layer, you used this Meguiars soup. Right? What else I'm going to need after? Thank you!!!

[@dustin3700]

I watched apex detail do a review on this with black paint that was already clean and scrubed in a v motion to clearly see if it scratched and it does. I think there is a place for every product out there.

[@MS06SNYC]

It was a nice video Scott! Just a quick question is do u think this car wash+ can work with the DA system (Polish pad) to remove all the tough dirt/wax on the car since last time I put a little bit to much wax on myu car....

[@akaredcrossbow]

I have used Dawn soap for a very very long time before and after compound and polish. On my own car before I am going to put a new coat of wax on my car I wash it with Dawn soap then wash it with Meguiar’s Gold Class soap, dry, hand glaze and then apply Meguiar’s ultimate liquid wax or Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba.

[@bm_wuratli6883]

hell no* u can't mix carnauba with ceramic* that a no no LUL

[@rbilardo47]

Scott what a hack you are do you really detail cars? JUST KIDDING! I agree with you and I've watched other detailer videos and know of them showed us how to strip wax from our vehicles. I'm purchasing this product today because I want to strip the wax and sealant that is on it now so I can compound (maybe clay it) and polish it. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamclick9771]

Ok after you use Meguiar's Wash Plus can you put a sealant back on the car. I'm a beginner detailer just starting out. I'm also a huge Meguiar's fan. One other question do you wet the wash mit before you put on Meguiar's Wash Plus?

[@stevenbyron9816]

Scott, I think you're spot on with this. I set out today to do my first paint correction. Got the Chemical Guys Clean Slate out and it would NOT take 5 1/2 old Liquid Glass Ultimate off the car. Had to wash it several times, then paint prep followed by clay and then more paint prep. I will definitely try this the next time. I may take the extra step of a regular wash first just to remove the loose contaminants.

[@brittweir8844]

I’ve been using the Maguires “spray on ceramic” after car wash ,( blue spray bottle) throughout the winter. yesterday I waxed my truck with Maguires and it left like an oily film. ??, like it won’t come off like it’s sitting on the surface, ,,I think it’s because I did not strip it.???,, which I will now try,, I will use the stripper and rewax..

[@pierre598]

@@brittweir8844how did it go? I just put the ice wax on mine ughh

[@duke6j]

Can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for the information and demonstration!!

[@iPat6G]

In what situations would you want to strip the wax/sealant? I only ever applied more wax/sealant throughout the years of using my car, and it has been looking great...

[@wishingb5859]

I have been only applying more wax to my car week after week after every carwash, but someone keyed my car last week, so I need to strip the wax before trying to deal with the scratch.

[@JayTdub13]

Huh, thanks dude. I definitely wouldn’t have thought of that. Megs make some good stuff. I’ll have to do this before winter.

[@HadEnough745]

It's amazing how many products are on the market now such as polishes, polish-soaps, wash&wax, wax, liquid wax, paste wax, etc..Makes me dizzy...I was looking at a few 2016-2017 Mazda3s recently and they all had many chips in the paint. Mazda paint & clear coat seems to be extremely thin. The clear coat on my Honda Civic peeled off too.

[@bitedawg]

i worked on petroleum ships and barges for years...dawn soap is known as "the tankerman's friend",used to disperse minute spills and hose drips in the water around manifold connections...great degreaser.

[@benjamintaylor5510]

Just wanted to say you are awesome. I wanted to ask you what would e a good DA polisher that I could use. I have never used one but would like to. I do now have a 6" and a 10" polisher from AutoSpa but I need to do some paint correction. I have some little scratches . Not knowing if this matters but I live in Iowa. Love your channel,thanks for ALL your ADVICE and HELP !!!

[@brucefile7430]

Is this a good product to strip the fine film of dirt that remains on a vehicle that gets washed occasionally, but mainly stays parked on the street collecting dirt?

[@brittweir8844]

Beautiful ❤, I bought Maguires wax ..installed on wax my truck and found that it like didn’t want to completely come off (oily, residue, ). left and oily film. ????…I think it’s because I was using the Maguires spray on afterwash ceramic coating.. I’m going to use the stripper and re-wax it. Thank you for the tips.

[@J1Z06]

compounds/polishes remove waxes/coatings/sealants...right?

[@ajgrasso490]

Your info is the best on youtube

[@VenturiLife]

I've seen the phosphates in dishwashing liquid rust the living hell out of a car, not sure how the reaction happened as it was an older car, but it turned that thing to rust fast in a few years.

[@DookieCyber]

Scott, your channel is great and you should feel great.

[@stevedeneckere967]

I used the Wash Plus today on our 2009 Ford Fusion. It did a great job doing everything you said. I had forgotten the car had a metal flake paint.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

thats awesome...i like the soap as well...some people worry because it has a polish in it:)..but i have seen it work wonders on lots of cars i come across...thanks for the feedback..thanks for being on the channel:)

[@thefinaltouchdetailinggrap4409]

What about putting the soap on a foam polishing pad and just polish wash it? I’m curious if it works or not.

[@censorshipabound8024]

I'm sold ! Will this also remove ceramic coatings .

[@kenclements3001]

Thanks for the video and information. I wanted to know how to remove a sealant and you provided me with information that I was seeking. You also cleared up the question about if the product scratches paint.

[@jmchampagne3955]

Hello Scott. Love your videos and how informative you are. I wanted to know after using this wash plus, will this remove ALL the contaminants and road debris on the paint? or do I wash it again? Then once that is all done, can I clay and then continue with paint correction, following that with polishing and waxing and sealant? Thanks for a reply, and keep informing the masses!!!

[@joesno406]

Whats the difference in just adding some compound to to you Meguiars car wash soap lol???? I do it all the time before my cutting

[@Unknown-jl7mg]

it seems some ppl are already doing it, with similar results

[@geovannyzuniga6037]

It might be s dumb question..but can you use this product on a foam cannon gun ..the scrub with microfiber mitt.

[@maximolotov]

Great video , ty vm Kind Sir. I can't get this product where I am and need to remove Fuso 12 months Sealant applied 10 days ago. What do I do please ? Slate can't touch it. Will stage 3 polish and ultra fine cut pad remove sealant ? Can I remove wax using fine polish by hand . P.S. paint is black :(

[@jimdavidson5208]

So use the world standard Turtle Wax MAX wash (pH of 10.2). Then add some ammonia to the bucket? To keep the pH up right Scott?

[@yusufermis5516]

This product is a game changer

[@brandodurham]

Love my dawn 😂 clay towel lube, wet sanding lube, strip wash, foam gun...dawn...dawn..dawn..dawn. Mmm good. Love this though...definitely gonna give it a try

[@DonCastro.]

I personally love just using dawn as long as im going to do some polishing and sealing right after. Anyways been loving your videos. Do you have any videos on scuff marks on interior panels (black)? The magic eraser isn't working or super degreaser either.

[@duke6j]

I've been using Meguiar's products for years and they have always delivered.

[@AndrewMcDify]

I understand what you are aiming at here, and that's great, but a proccess like this is confusing to me. Use the Meguiar's Wash Plus + a clay lube that has a wax in it+ then use a rustolium eraser....????? I'm looking for a spray lube with no waxes or shines or any of that, to get virgin bare paint that will take care of those contaminants and then apply a polish and sealent.....what happend to the Armorall Ultra Shine for clay lube? How about drying, so we don't get water spots, without scratching?

[@john1josjohn1jos]

I am installing a stick on hood protector, do you recommend this before I install it or should I use the dish soap, I don't want the paint to fail underneath the protector but I want it to stick well

[@HighPerformanceAlways]

Anybody know where I can find this stuff?

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

Dear scott, this product just arrived in my country. I want to try it, i still wait to see in what price will be. Let me ask you, what about traffic film, or dirty car canni use.this shoap or i sould use first a tfr shoap and thrn this shoap?????

[@MoiFidodido1966]

Hi Scott. My question is this: If I have washed my car with a waterless cleaner that has wax in it every week up to a few days ago, will I be able to strip it off when I will want to reapply a sealant for the winter season coming?

[@cxptain3vil193]

If this is a polishing soap, could I skip the clay bar step? I’m sure you don’t want to use too much of this polish soap as it strips clear coat so…

[@eddiefoy3701]

What's the particle size of the dirt compared to the polish particle size? That's where the 'power' or 'level' resides.

[@subzeroRLclips]

I absolutely love this man

[@AnotherMotorist]

Is there an update to this meguiar wash plus?? It's suppose to be this -> Meguiar's G25024EU Car Wash

[@garylawson5230]

So if the clear coat is put on thin. How many times can you polish it before it is gone. By polish I mean the car wash plus I bought a used 09 Black Chevy avalanche Z71. It shows everything bad in the paint.

[@jackreed4063]

I have a client that has a nice viper. His 2 year old daughter decided to help him detail. She got ceramic coating on her hands and put it on the fender. How do I get it off? Paint has never been polished. Almost perfect. You can see her ceramic fingerprints.

[@DHGarage1]

Man where did you buy it? I've seen this for over 20$ not less than 18$ at any place

[@eperez112178]

FINE I'LL BY IT... haha thanks never heard of it, I like it. is it safe for rubber and plastic? do you only use it for stripping wax else regular soap?

[@robertallen5210]

Can this be used on cars with PPF? I want to remove a polymer sealant that was applied on top of the PPF. Thanks.

[@luckycharm2258]

I love this guy! subscribed

[@haleybramwell5792]

I love this guy.

[@tonydtom536]

Is this safe to get the crap they washed and waxed my new truck off? I want to get it clean ,get of the small light scratch's and put my own coat of wax on it.

[@SpeedBot]

so this would work as prep before applying a sealant? sorry im a Beginner.

[@harryblueskin]

In the world.... you cannot please everyone.... in the real world.... you cannot please everyone. There seems to be less complaining clowns in the real world tho.... as they have a hard time talking with their mouths.... not their thumbs. Great video as always Scott, I'll give it a go when I'm after a virgin clear coat. I think we add comments down here to improve each other's knowledge in valeting/detailing a vehicle or thank someone for their time making a video.

[@Gotallofthem1]

This sounds great, but I really don't get his this is possible. I keep trying to wrap my head around it but it just doesn't add up. For example, when you are washing a car, they tell you in order for you to have the least amount of scratches on a car, you should rinse your mitt (assuming you are using 2 bucket method), every couple of wipes, or at least every panel to remove the dirt trapped in your mitt. However you are supposed to use circle motions with this Megs stuff, and you are supposed to press hard, while using a mitt that has dirt/dust embedded in it. ......How does that make sense. I get what you are trying to say, what if the Megs is over powering the dirt. Well how many people out there go and "polish their car" with a DA and Buff pad without first Washing the car. People dont do that why, cause youll get the pad filled with dirt and you will be creating scratches as you try to remove them, really counter productive. Essentially though, this is what you are doing with this soap. If it works and is not scratching the paint, thats awesome, but I dont know. This is like worse then Water less washing. I could be wrong of course, but somehow I dont want to test it on my paint.

[@gufiaito69able]

Gotallofthem1 if you are intendind to remove light swirl marks and scratches first rinse the car then apply this soap to clean one panel at a time a rinse once done reaply with the circular motion with light presure to so.

[@realityisanalog]

-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐prevented many possible mistake$ here --- thanks for the tutorial and science Mr Scott ---

[@dariocamacho9871]

I use that exact wash mit Scott and I love it. Does a superb job

[@flowinthrou]

A few years have passed, but we don't see that infancy technology develop and establish, why? I search for a (proper) strip wash shampoo and only come across 3-4 claiming strip shampoos, that don't even strip.

[@HighPerformanceAlways]

Will “waterless wash & wax” from meguiars work the same when stripping sealant/wax?