Wax on Plastic Trim

[Youngmustang]

I got a little bit of wax on some pieces of plastic trim on my car and was wandering what is best to remove it. I can't seem to get it off . What do you guys use?

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[mc lane]

best is avoiding it

but you should cover plastic trim with plastic care products (like armor all) before waxing your car

 

[Tony Alonso]

I know this sounds strange, but I have dabbed a bit of wax on the spot then immediately wiped it off with some hard pressure on the area. The new wax lubricates the dried wax so it is removable.

 

[Brownw01]

I know this sounds strange, but I have dabbed a bit of wax on the spot then immediately wiped it off with some hard pressure on the area. The new wax lubricates the dried wax so it is removable.

Same concept works with dry erase markers too. I do this all the time coaching hockey.

 

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try mothers black to black before you apply wax this will coat the plastic and make the wax easy to remove,then reapply b to b its awesome stuff,use it on all the black to preserve the color

 

[mvp90805]

I use Adam's super VRT after I wax and it shines all black plastic trim and it removes all the wax from it great stuff

 

[Ugly John]

I used this with a toothbrush to get a couple spots off...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VSO4BY...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_9fb3a0cwi0_e

Worked great! Then I followed up with some trim dressing (forget which one now) and it looks better than new.

 

[njarmstrong]

The linked Griots product is good. Basically anything that will break down the wax. Even a IPA/water mixture will work and is very cheap.

 

[lint28]

next time you can use 'painters tape' and tape off the moldings before you wax.

 

[Steve44]

Thanks for posting...I have same problem and can't seem to get the spots removed. Will try the above as well.

 

[2015MustangGT]

How many of you actually mask those parts?

 

[HalfMoon]

The linked Griots product is good. Basically anything that will break down the wax. Even a IPA/water mixture will work and is very cheap.

Yeah, also even an APC like simple green with a light brush will work.

How many of you actually mask those parts?

The only time I mask off the trim, wipers, and panel gaps is when I am going to polish with my DA and a compound. Otherwise I use a sealant or coating that won't mark up trim.

I'll never, ever use a "wax" again.

 

[gsxr1300]

Collinite 845 won't stain trim

 

[AMESmith87]

I had the same problem, after searching it online I found two easy answers one was peanut butter the other was a pencil eraser. Didn't try the peanut butter because I found a few guys said it might leave a oil mark. The eraser worked great. I now keep one with my car cleaning gear.

 

[mvp90805]

Super VRT leaves it flawless

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