How do I remove MAXEasy?Updated 2 months ago

MAXEasy is a sacrificial coating and is not permanent, so it will eventually wear off. 

MAXEasy is removable but it is chemical resistant, so soap will not remove it.

To remove MAXEasy streaks, smears, haze, residue, etc. during the first 24 hours: 

Streaks, haze, smears, spots, films, residues, etc. are from too much product being on the surface and not being wiped off before it dries. If you rub your finger on it and it smears, then you can use damp soft microfiber towels to buff and wipe the excess product off. This removes the excess product and results in a nice finish. This will not entirely remove MAXEasy, but it will eliminate any excess product from overapplication.

To remove MAXEasy during the first 48 hours: 

You can try to remove it with a citrus based cleaner. The key ingredient to look for is a high concentration (90+%) of D-Limonene because it can break bonds. 

Work out of direct sunlight on a cool surface. Use clean microfiber towels. Test on a small area first. On difficult areas, you may need to let it soak for 20-60 seconds or so. Wash the car afterwards. Do not leave the citrus cleaner on any surface for long.

If MAXEasy has cured too long and this doesn't remove it, then it will have to be buffed off using an abrasive (see below). 

To remove fully cured MAXEasy from paint: 

MAXEasy can be removed by using a fine polish along with a DA polisher and a polishing pad, or use the fine polish with a YellowCell Hypersoft Mini sponge. It doesn't take much. You would use a few of dime size drops on the polishing pad or Mini to buff it off. Work in 12" x 12" or 24" x 24" sections at a time to keep it simple. Check the surface of your polishing pad or Mini often to make sure there is nothing hard on it that could potentially scratch. There may not be, but that is a safe habit to have. Clean the material off of your pad or mini often using compressed air and/or a pad brush. Use a microfiber towel to wipe the polish residue off of the surface and inspect the surface for desired result. This will also increase the shine of the finish as well as remove or minimize fine swirls and scratches. 

A more aggressive approach would be a multi-stage cut and buff using cutting pads followed by finishing pads. 

An even more aggressive approach would be to wet sand.

To remove fully cured MAXEasy from glass:

The above methods will work on glass as well. Slightly more aggressive methods can be used on glass than paint or other surfaces. 

Using a magic eraser can remove MAXEasy from glass. It will take some effort. 

Using a razor blade and a glass cleaner as the lube is a more aggressive way to remove MAXEasy from glass. Remember safety first and wear safety goggles/glasses in case the razor blade breaks, chips, or something splatters, etc. 

A glass polish will work to remove MAXEasy from glass as well. 

A more aggressive option is to use 0000 steel wool to abrade it off of the glass only, do NOT use on other surfaces such as paint though.