Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

[msg036]

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and detailing in general, but I managed to get wax on the porous plastic panels on my 2010 Honda Pilot when I was waxing it...It was Meguiars Cleaner Wax. I tried using Dawn and some light scrubbing to remove it, which seemed to lighten it slightly, but didnt come close to removing it. I also tried interior detail spray from Meguiars as I had read somewhere on the Internet. I really want to get this off the trim as it makes the car not look so good. I thought I would come to the experts here. Appreciate everyone's advice! I'm looking forward to trying anything that will work!


Thank you,

Matt

[Blazebro]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

Dead easy, you can either try and get rid by using glass cleaner/ipa/APC solutions and a tooth brush or go over it by using a trim product. As this is a Megs forum, Megs Endurance tyre dressing works wanders on plastic trim, yes I'm totally serious. Apply it, allow it to dry for 15mins or so and then buff, that simple.

[Meticulous-Detail]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

+ 1 for Megs APC+ (4to1) and a tooth brush. You can also try magic eraser with light pressure. After a thorough cleaning then dress with something like Megs All Season Dressing, a water based product won't last that long on the exterior plastic trim.

[msg036]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

Thanks all. this may be a dumb question, but what do you mean when you say ipa and APC? Appreciate the help and am going to try this first thing this weekend.

[Murr1525]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

IPA would be iso-propyl alcohol. APC would be All Purpose Cleaner.

[Redefined]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

What i have found to work, even on the worst trim stains, is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Follow this with your favorite trim cleaner.

[msg036]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

Will the ipa hurt tha paint if it comes in contact with it?

[Murr1525]

Re: Honda Pilot Wax on Plastic Trim

No.. you'll just spray and wipe. Not soak the paint for hours...