What to use on the outside plastic trim?

[jmichael99]

i havent the first clue what to get


when i waxed my car i got a little on the plastic so it has some white on it.. and its dirty in a few places... plus i want the black to REALLY stand out

i plan to use it on the window seals too if thats ok

[boiler7904]

Re: What to use on the outside plastic trim?

What kind of vehicle? I'm assuming unpainted plastic trim.

I've had good results with M40 on the plastic and rubber trim of my 2004 Ford Escape - the plastic cladding king of the road (aside from mid 90s Pontiacs).

[Mary S]

Re: What to use on the outside plastic trim?

I have found I like Ultimate Protectant on the outside black plastic unpainted trim. Not sure about how to remove the wax though, if you have Body Solvent that would probably do it.

[CHzo6]

Re: What to use on the outside plastic trim?

#40 should clean the wax residue off the trim. If it doesn't you can bump it up a cleaning notch and use #39 Heavy duty vinyl / rubber cleaner.

[CieraSL]

Re: What to use on the outside plastic trim?

Is it smooth plastic or textured plastic? You can try using a pink rubber eraser to get the wax off, or even some peanut oil (or whatever the oily stuff is that floats on top of peanut butter). Any chance of some pics so we can make a recommendation as to how to treat and protect the plastic?

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: What to use on the outside plastic trim?

Is it smooth plastic or textured plastic? You can try using a pink rubber eraser to get the wax off, or even some peanut oil (or whatever the oily stuff is that floats on top of peanut butter). Any chance of some pics so we can make a recommendation as to how to treat and protect the plastic?

x2.

[jmichael99]

Re: What to use on the outside plastic trim?

What kind of vehicle? I'm assuming unpainted plastic trim.

I've had good results with M40 on the plastic and rubber trim of my 2004 Ford Escape - the plastic cladding king of the road (aside from mid 90s Pontiacs).

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