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Old 07-07-2006, 07:37 PM
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A good tip to remove wax on plastic trims?

Hi motorers!

Does anyone knows a good tip to remove wax that is stuck on plastic trims? (lower bumper, side skirts, ...)

I've tried Goo-Gone, and every single time I wash my MINI, I try to remove it.

Any tips are welcome!
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Peanut oil
Really?

Just rub some peanut oil on it and it will go away?
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Just rub some peanut oil on it and it will go away?
Peanut oil......get it at WalMart.....works perfect.......Les
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Peanut oil......get it at WalMart.....works perfect.......Les
Good! Two votes for peanut oil. I'll get some tomorrow!!!

thanks to both of you
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It looks cooler if you use peanut butter though. Whip out a bottle of peanut butter in front of your friends and take off the white marks on the plastic trip and watch their eyes bug out of their heads.

Real mess though. But very satisfying for the show-off

( see the wheel arch sticky at the top of the detailing forum for more info on a bunch of different options)
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Here's a quick peanut butter demo:

white spot from polisher on license plate frame


Smear on a little PB (no jam)



Wipe off and all done!

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Yep - I used peanut butter and an old tooth brush. Worked great!

After a few coats of ICE on the black trim it looks fantastic.
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Does the white come back after it rains a few times?
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Does the white come back after it rains a few times?
I notice a little of the white coming back after a few washes. I haven't needed to re-peanutbutter though. Just use some trim detailer like usual and it looks fine.
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Does the white come back after it rains a few times?
As long as you remember not to let the dealer wash your car you're in the clear.

Whats all this toothbrush q-tip nonsense I use peanut butter and my fingers and lick the butter off my fingers when I'm done; no worries I have a special jar just for Pearl. I've found using peanut better let sit for a few minutes then garden hose on highest pressure to get it all off then follow up with a liquid NXT or ICE wax, and the white goes away. Remember tape your trim before you paste (there is always a little left to clean up but it saves loads of time).
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peanut butter is a lifesaver. my jeep cherokee has white marks on it for weeks until i worked up the courage to use peanut butter. couldnt believe it.
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Remember tape your trim before you paste (there is always a little left to clean up but it saves loads of time).
I've tried taping off my trim, but the tape just won't stick to it. I typically use Meguiar's trim detailer which looks awesome, but it, as I would assume many other trim conditioners, prevents the tape from adhering.

So, I just have to be very careful when I apply polish and wax with my PC. I usually just run my finger along the edge and let the pad rub my finger instead of the trim.
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Just to mention that there are some excellent products that don't leave any white residue on black trim. Might be worth investigating if dealing w/ residue is too much trouble or if you have allergic reactions to peanut butter.
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Just to mention that there are some excellent products that don't leave any white residue on black trim. Might be worth investigating if dealing w/ residue is too much trouble or if you have allergic reactions to peanut butter.
Are there paste options?

I use the NxT for general protection and then a paste once in a while for times when I want I little extra shine/rflection/depth from the JB.
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Just to mention that there are some excellent products that don't leave any white residue on black trim. Might be worth investigating if dealing w/ residue is too much trouble or if you have allergic reactions to peanut butter.
What are some of these products?

We use Zaino and Mothers Pure Carb(sp). I find with Mothers if I do slip just wipe it up right away with Simple Green on a damp rag. Zaino we have only used once(thanks BradB ) so I do not know.

Althought I have never used this produce the company is top notch and may garage looks like a Griot's store. You can not go wrong with anything they sell. Just bring your credit card.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...x=0&search.y=0
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What are some of these products?
I use the Klasse twins (All-In-One and High Gloss Sealant)....but I can't imagine there aren't others. I have never had white residue and I apply right on the trim and everything else (except the windshield).
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peanut oil will remove some, but when it washes away after a while, you'll still have some white left.

I've carefully used a mr. clean sponge, and it also removed most white, permanently.

But I think the only real answer are cleansers made specifically for the task. I'll be trying forever black in another week or so, which includes the cleanser in its kit, so I'll let you know just how well that works.
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wax residue removers...

My choices, in order of preference...

1. Pink wedge pencil eraser
2. Mr Clean Magic Eraser
3. Creamy peanut butter

To avoid getting the residue on there to begin with, simply tape off the trim areas before waxing, or just use products that don't leave residue (i.e Zaino, etc.).
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Thanks guys!

I'll try peanut butter and a pink eraser to get rid of those wax spots.

Thanks again
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I've had good luck with simplegreen on a rag.
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I've bought a pink eraser this morning and successfully removed the wax spots on the plastic trims!!

Thanks for the help and keep motoring!!
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Peanut butter was a bust for me

I tried creamy peanut butter (Jiffy) on the trim and it looked good at the time. However, the next morning it actually looked worse. Purchased Back-to-Black (Autozone or Wal Mart) and put about seven coats on the trim. Looks good for now.
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Huh, a pink eraser. That's a new one for me. Interesting!
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Mr clean sponges, work great
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