Removal of wax from trims

jmh0804

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Jan 12, 2011
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Afternoon all.

As the title says - I have some wax on the black trims of my car and its driving me insane.

Everything I do seems to hide it for a short time rather then remove it.

Anyone have a sure fix solution?

I don't fancy wiping my urine over the back of the car. and the peanut butter? does that actually work?

thanks for your help!
 

RobDon

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I normally use an APC solution (all purpose cleaner) and a soft brush, like a baby nailbrush or old toothbrush if the black plastic is textured. If it's plain or on rubber seals, just an old microfibre cloth. Usually does the trick. I then use a rubber/plastic protectant like CarPro PERL, Raceglaze Colour Enhance or CarPro DLUX for a more permanent coating.
 

Clazzer

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Mar 17, 2014
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Stoke on Trent
Toothbrush and some trim cleaner is a good idea, next time maybe mask off any areas that could be affected or us a product that works on rubber, plastic and trim ;)
 

Jim H

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Mar 6, 2009
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Teesside
If you mean removing the white dried on wax from black plastic trim bits. There is a simple cheap way of doing it. Use a pencil rubber (erasure) to rub it out. It works, I've used on many times on my car.

PS: I've heard of Peanut butter, but where did you read about peeing on it?
 

Josephine

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Dec 31, 2014
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Toothbrush and some trim cleaner is a good idea, next time maybe mask off any areas that could be affected or us a product that works on rubber, plastic and trim ;)

Yes, I agree with you home remedies are best way that was applied for the removal of wax from trims.
 

Pandybmx

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Jan 30, 2013
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ValetPro Black To The Future, wipe on, leave 5 mins, wipe off and its black :)
 

Smurphh

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May 11, 2015
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WD40 trick worked lovely. just checked it an hour after rubbing the trims down and looks a lovely matte now.