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Do You Have Anything that Will Remove Wax and Waxy Buffing Compounds?
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Yes. The best cleaning technology for waxes and waxy residues is heat, which simply melts the wax and lifts the residues away. In the old days, people used 1,1,1,-TCA for this task because it had a boiling point of about 70°C, more than hot enough to melt wax. But most of the new ozone-safe solvents either boil too readily or are flammable, so they cannot be heated enough to work in this application. 
Your best choice is Bromothane™ E, available only from MicroCare. Bromothane™ E is a very aggressive, nonflammable solvent which is based on proprietary nPB solvent technologies. It is an excellent and affordable solvent which must be used in a vapor degreasing system. In a vapor tank, it can be heated to about 70°C. This means it will work as well or better than the old 1,1,1-based solvents.
Note that Bromothane™ E, like all nPB cleaners, has special toxicity concerns which require a modest degree of stewardship over their usage. For more details, check out the Bromothane™ web site.
Another good choice is the Reflow Oven Cleaner, only from MicroCare. Because it is a water-based cleaner, the Oven Cleaner can be heated to more than 70°C without risk of fire or separation of solvents. It would be used in a heated dip tank or ultrasonic cleaner.
Updated 9-9-2008
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