White residue on trim?

[agarabaghi]

Guessing i touched stuff with my polisher... and was wondering how to get ride of the reside on some of the plastic trim around the car

 

[jamesboyy]

You could use a trim cleaner like Pre-WOW Pre-Cleaner by Black WOW, apc or wd-40 good luck

 

[SANTA3013]

Windshield trim on 14 year old Ford Crown Vic.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

APC and a soft brush.

 

[agarabaghi]

I'll take some pics also ... Ha I used peanut butter once ... Accidentally got crunch and all the nuts ended up in the engine of my Benz ... Smelt like roasted peanuts for a month

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Don't use the peanut butter, it's not a permanent fix.

 

[SANTA3013]

Don't use the peanut butter, it's not a permanent fix.

OK, what do you recommend for a permanent fix?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

OK, what do you recommend for a permanent fix?

Cleaning it with APC as I already suggested. I know there's no talking to you peanut butter guys, I've had this argument before. Putting peanut butter on it is just like going over it with Black Wow, you're just hiding it under oil.

 

[agarabaghi]

Amazing roll off considered an apc?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Amazing roll off considered an apc?

Yeah, I guess, I've never used that on trim, check it first on an inconspicuous spot.

 

[agarabaghi]

I've used it on trim with good results... I guess I'll take a brush to the spots that won't come off

 

[SANTA3013]

Cleaning it with APC as I already suggested. I know there's no talking to you peanut butter guys, I've had this argument before. Putting peanut butter on it is just like going over it with Black Wow, you're just hiding it under oil.

Arguing? Who's arguing?

 

[SuperGlide]

Magic Eraser works.

 

[golliger]

Megs #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner, and the Vinyl & Leather Scrub Brush have never let me down.

Meguiars #39 Professional Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner, clean vinyl, meguiars interior cleaner
Vinyl & Leather Scrub Brush

Toss in a microfiber towel and they would make a great kit.

 

[allenk4]

Duragloss 481 Wax Eraser does NOT work at all!

Fortunately, it looks like AutoGeek is discontinuing it.

Duragloss Wax Eraser (WE) #481 Case of 6


I have had best results with tape...

If it's the other guy's wax or compound residue, all-purpose cleaner with a stiff bristle brush will work. I use Optimum Power Clean (OPC). If your brush is very stiff, you should tape off the paint surrounding the stained trim to avoid scratches.

If there is an excessive amount, you could tape it off and go to work with a Cyclo brush on a Porter Cable 7424. These can be purchased as singles elsewhere.

2 Pack Cyclo Polisher Aqua Soft Carpet Brush

Be careful with Magic Eraser type sponges, they are abrasive and in my experience, do not work well on textured plastic and will scratch the adjacent paint.

 

[nissenc1337]

ZEP Citrus on a foam applicator/any appicator and it'll come right off. Do this before you wash the car next time. Problem solved.

 

[Inzane]

On a similar vein, what do you recommend for removing white residue along the edge of 3M clear bra film?

That can be tricky trying to get it with a brush, at the risk of scratching the adajecent paint.