The trim isn't faded as it's pretty new. The problem I have is that I have some dried wax that has refused to come off. It looks like it's gone after Goo Gone and a tooth brush, but then reaapears as it dries. The Back to Black seems to have removed it, or kept it hidden when it dried. If it comes back I'm going to use DuPont Prep Sol as Bobby recommended.
Excellent, if it's not severly faded UTTG is going to make you a very happy man.
I have some trim on a Black 05' Chevy Trailblazer that is seriously faded around the windows. Sticks out like a sore thumb against the paint. The luggage rack is the same way. I can post pictures if need be. How would you recommend I proceed?
I have Meg's #40, Mothers back-to-black, and a new bottle of UTTG.
Pictures would help but you have a couple options. I don't know the exact type of material it is but I assume plastic. If it's smooth molded plastic you could polish with Optimum Poliseal to remove the dead faded layer and then clean the poliseal (sealant) thats left over off or let it wear off a bit iver time before stripping it and applying UTTG.
Or you could clean it well and apply C4.
Or you could apply PERL sprayed on 1:1 and wiped off. Maybe one layer each time you wash and dry it for 2-3 straight times and see if that holds for a few months.
Or Ron provided a tip about using CG water spot remover on bad plastic to strip the badness. Then clean the residue off and dry it before applying UTTG.
Edit: I missed the fact you were asking what to go with (out of the products you have.)
Do you have poliseal?
Is it smooth molded plastic in both areas?
Do you have any water spot remover?
You could also try to clean it extremely well, apply UTTG, and repeat application of UTTG every time you wash for a few times. This should cause it to grow darker and darker.
whats the best way to remove insanely stubborn polish from plastic trim ??
I must have missed it on the cowl while polishing.
I assume that it is textured plastic
Bobby says Prep Sol. I haven't used that myself. I'm sure it works great though as long as its safe for that particular plastic.
I had a wax stain on my textured trim and the UTTG took it off the next time I applied it.
Heres some of the many ideas I have heard people say works:
Diluted APC with a toothbrush
Peanut butter
White rubber eraser
Magic Eraser (be extremely careful and gentle if you go that route) IMO thats overkill as it is an abrasive
Edit: looks like truckbutt already has the polish residue answered. I was typing, didn't see it was already posted.