I have a 1972 114 gas coupe I intend to repaint sometime. Whatever is on it has to come off. I suspect it is high in silicones. It is a chalky maroon and I suspect some form of a color matching wax product might be involved years ago.

I tried cleaning an area with various things but was not very happy. I suspect I may have to use something pretty aggressive to get down to the paint properly and clean.

I also do not want to rub whatever it is into the existing paint any more than it may be already. I had the feeling I may have to resort to paint remover yet. I just hope not.