--- title: "wax and grease remover — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/wax-and-grease-remover" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:47:03.795Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($303K/yr) — wax and grease remover doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($303K/yr) — wax and grease remover doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "wax and grease remover — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **wax and grease remover** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($303K/yr) — wax and grease remover doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$303K** **Growth (1y)** **+165.5%** **Products** **21** **Brands** **12** was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **71** **Price range** **$11.33–$72.58** **Returns** **0.4%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **15** ×0.30 Growth **73** ×0.30 Competition **56** ×0.20 Quality gap **36** ×0.10 Returns **97** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +165.5% year over year. 3K2KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9× ## **Competition** - Dupli-Color23% - KLEAN-STRIP20% - Rust-Oleum16% - LAUCO13% - LiME LiNE10% - Chemical Guys6% - Other (6 brands)13% The top 5 products take 53% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 71 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▼falling was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **71** **Top 5 brand share** **81%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Rust-Oleum Automotive 251475 32-Ounce Wax and Tar Remover Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K8P4H3YmL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum Automotive 251475 32-Ounce Wax and Tar Remover Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZLQELW) Rust-Oleum$14.234.6★74916%▲rising 2 ![Dupli-Color ECM541A Grease and Wax remover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412VC-FfTUL.jpg) [**Dupli-Color ECM541A Grease and Wax remover**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QSP0PDI) Dupli-Color$19.944.7★42110%▼falling 3 ![LAUCO Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body (36060) Garage | Works On Plastic Metal Fiberglass Powerful Solvent Degreaser (Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DSD7qebYL.jpg) [**LAUCO Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body (36060) Garage | Works On Plastic Metal Fiberglass Powerful Solvent Degreaser (Quart)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3RKR7JQ) LAUCO$24.074.6★2010%▲rising 4 ![Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OO9BBwq3L.jpg) [**Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OF9M1XQ) Dupli-Color$19.484.6★1,3939%▲rising 5 ![LiME LiNE Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body Metal Plastic Fiberglass Fast-Drying Solvent Degreaser Removes Wax Tar Adhesive & Contaminants (1 Gallon)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gNTlWIt5L.jpg) [**LiME LiNE Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body Metal Plastic Fiberglass Fast-Drying Solvent Degreaser Removes Wax Tar Adhesive & Contaminants (1 Gallon)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3THR2RQ) LiME LiNE$35.514.6★428%▲rising 6 ![KLEAN-STRIP Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Fast-Acting Degreaser Effective on Metal Plastic Fiberglass Automotive DIY 13.5 Ounce Aerosol](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ejxITSkqL.jpg) [**KLEAN-STRIP Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Fast-Acting Degreaser Effective on Metal Plastic Fiberglass Automotive DIY 13.5 Ounce Aerosol**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZAASR0) KLEAN-STRIP$22.814.6★2607%▼falling 7 ![Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BissrdoVL.jpg) [**Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QDSVPE) KLEAN-STRIP$62.464.8★1,6407%—flat 8 ![Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BissrdoVL.jpg) [**Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD3VEQM) KLEAN-STRIP$72.584.1★254%▼falling 9 ![Chemical Guys TVD11516 Trim Clean Wax and Oil Remover (Works on Trim Tires and Rubber) Safe for Cars Trucks SUVs Motorcycles RVs & More 16 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G91inwMCL.jpg) [**Chemical Guys TVD11516 Trim Clean Wax and Oil Remover (Works on Trim Tires and Rubber) Safe for Cars Trucks SUVs Motorcycles RVs & More 16 fl oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3RVN4) Chemical Guys$11.574.1★2,5244%▲rising 10 ![LAUCO Wax and Grease Remover 1 Gallon Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body Garage | Works On Plastic Metal Fiberglass Powerful Solvent Degreaser (33080)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JTvUcZQNL.jpg) [**LAUCO Wax and Grease Remover 1 Gallon Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body Garage | Works On Plastic Metal Fiberglass Powerful Solvent Degreaser (33080)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7N44CYQ) LAUCO$41.104.3★444%▼falling 11 ![Dupli-Color Prep Spray Clear 11 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e4lDHd7SL.jpg) [**Dupli-Color Prep Spray Clear 11 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002969BQW) Dupli-Color$14.284.6★1,3934%▼falling 12 ![Custom Shop Restoration KW901 - Automotive Grease and Wax Remover Surface Prep Cleaner for before Automobile Painting and all Painting Projects (Gallon)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412y0gq2CNL.jpg) [**Custom Shop Restoration KW901 - Automotive Grease and Wax Remover Surface Prep Cleaner for before Automobile Painting and all Painting Projects (Gallon)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00397L0DC) Custom Shop$53.314.7★8893%—flat 13 ![KLEAN-STRIP Prep-All ULTRA Universal Surface Cleaner Low VOC Automotive Multi-Surface Cleaner Wax & Grease Remover Paint Prep Non-Flammable 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LQGxltYAL.jpg) [**KLEAN-STRIP Prep-All ULTRA Universal Surface Cleaner Low VOC Automotive Multi-Surface Cleaner Wax & Grease Remover Paint Prep Non-Flammable 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D87WXD57) KLEAN-STRIP$68.654.5★483%—flat 14 ![SEM 38374 Solve - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Rk3pSbveL.jpg) [**SEM 38374 Solve - 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K25QSO) SEM$22.884.7★2372%▼falling 15 ![Chemical Guys Signature Series Orange Degreaser Spray - Heavy Duty All Purpose Cleaner for Engines Tires Undercarriages Tools and More Professional Strength Breaks Down Grease Oil & Grime 16 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bVOEaKDAL.jpg) [**Chemical Guys Signature Series Orange Degreaser Spray - Heavy Duty All Purpose Cleaner for Engines Tires Undercarriages Tools and More Professional Strength Breaks Down Grease Oil & Grime 16 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZI39UW) Chemical Guys$11.334.6★7,6822%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 21 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 21 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Rust-Oleum Automotive 251475 32-Ounce Wax and Tar Remover Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K8P4H3YmL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum Automotive 251475 32-Ounce Wax and Tar Remover Quart** Rust-Oleum**$14.23**4.6★749 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZLQELW) [![Dupli-Color ECM541A Grease and Wax remover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412VC-FfTUL.jpg)**Dupli-Color ECM541A Grease and Wax remover** Dupli-Color**$19.94**4.7★421 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QSP0PDI) [![LAUCO Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body (36060) Garage | Works On Plastic Metal Fiberglass Powerful Solvent Degreaser (Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DSD7qebYL.jpg)**LAUCO Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body (36060) Garage | Works On Plastic Metal Fiberglass Powerful Solvent Degreaser (Quart)** LAUCO**$24.07**4.6★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3RKR7JQ) [![Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OO9BBwq3L.jpg)**Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover 1 Quart** Dupli-Color**$19.48**4.6★1,393 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OF9M1XQ) [![LiME LiNE Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body Metal Plastic Fiberglass Fast-Drying Solvent Degreaser Removes Wax Tar Adhesive & Contaminants (1 Gallon)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gNTlWIt5L.jpg)**LiME LiNE Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner for Auto Body Metal Plastic Fiberglass Fast-Drying Solvent Degreaser Removes Wax Tar Adhesive & Contaminants (1 Gallon)** LiME LiNE**$35.51**4.6★42 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3THR2RQ) [![KLEAN-STRIP Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Fast-Acting Degreaser Effective on Metal Plastic Fiberglass Automotive DIY 13.5 Ounce Aerosol](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ejxITSkqL.jpg)**KLEAN-STRIP Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Fast-Acting Degreaser Effective on Metal Plastic Fiberglass Automotive DIY 13.5 Ounce Aerosol** KLEAN-STRIP**$22.81**4.6★260 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZAASR0) [![Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BissrdoVL.jpg)**Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon** KLEAN-STRIP**$62.46**4.8★1,640 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QDSVPE) [![Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BissrdoVL.jpg)**Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover Multi-Surface Paint Prep Cleaner Effective for Auto Body Garage 1 Gallon** KLEAN-STRIP**$72.58**4.1★25 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD3VEQM) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Efficiency**17% *“Effective”* **Quality-Overall**16% *“I was looking for tree, sap remover, and tar bug remover and this product came up like in the first line great reviews it seemed like”* **Ease Of Cleaning**15% *“Clean clean clean”* **Paint Quality**8% *“housing for paint easy”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“Works as intended”* **Value For Money**6% *“Good Price”* **Spray/Flow**4% *“It gives you the impression thats its spray on”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Simple and easy”* **Wet Cleaning**2% *“it definitely helps improve surface cleanliness”* **Smell**2% *“Smells nice,”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**13% *“Does NOT work well”* **Value For Money**9% *“Overpriced for what you get”* **Paint Quality**8% *“A. I. WILL TELL YOU DO NOT USE FOR ANY AUTOMOTIVE PAINT”* **Strength**8% *“Not as strong as I would hope”* **Size-Overall**6% *“To small,I should have”* **Ease Of Cleaning**5% *“Not for deep cleaning”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Description mentioned working on vehicles. Used on brake dust and followed instructions and then used a pressure hose and it did absolutely nothing.”* **Spray/Flow**5% *“The bottles and sprayer are junk,one fell off a table at 36 in the bottle split”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“Trash”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**4% *“shine only lasts a few seconds”* #### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall25% - Leak-Proof20% - Advertised Vs Actual Product16% - Value For Money9% - Spray/Flow5% - Size-Overall3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Ease Of Use2% - Smell2%