Removing excess wax/polish

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So, my recently purchased car has been waxed/polished so many times that rain literally falls off it it.

this isn’t such a bad thing, however I have marks on the bonnet I want to get to which look like tree sap maybe??

Is there a product available to remove the many layers of wax/polish so I can get down to business on the actual paint?

I’ve had a hunt online and so far come up with nowt....

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Polish doesn't leave layers it's an abrasive to remove scratches in your clearcoat, wax does. To remove the wax you'd need to strip it off, a non-PH neutral shampoo would do it

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So, my recently purchased car has been waxed/polished so many times that rain literally falls off it it.

this isn’t such a bad thing, however I have marks on the bonnet I want to get to which look like tree sap maybe??

Is there a product available to remove the many layers of wax/polish so I can get down to business on the actual paint?

I’ve had a hunt online and so far come up with nowt....

cheers
Rain literally falling off it means it's protected. Doesn't mean it's been waxed/polished so many times.


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If you are looking to remove tree sap, generally a tar and glue remover is the 1st step. CarPro TarX or Tardis is the stuff you want. You might try some WD40 though if you have it might save you a few pennies.

Removing wax/sealant in relation to tree sap doesn't really make sense, but if you are looking to strip off the protection a high alkaline all purpose cleaner will do it with a few passes. Bilt Hamber Surfex HD would be my choice. But if you are polishing/compounding you will remove the protection anyway.
Tree sap is actually aphid poo and usually can be removed with warm water and car shampoo - you may need to leave the wash mitt to give it time to soak before attempting to remove. Tree resin from pines definitely needs a tar remover .... don't ask me how I know the difference

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