Cleaning Window Trim?

[HellsBells]

Hey guys,

I've got some weird stains on the plastic window trim. It's the plastic frame that goes around where the window seals on the outside of the car. It's flat black, it's kinda textured, and it's kind of stained, with greys and whites.

Any idea what product to use to clean this up?

Thanks!

 

[Redfire_WNL]

I tried everything so I bought some Dupli Color exterior trim paint at Discount Auto and painted them now I never have to worry about shining them or staining them.

 

[BLVCKmamba]

I used mothers back to black polish for trim

 

[acrophobia13]

Stains might be wax? Try using a pencil eraser on them (I know it sounds crazy but it works) regardless of what they are.

 

[mds08]

They make a magic eraser for autos, if that doesn't work try Bondo's black trim treatment.

 

[DKS]

I used mothers back to black polish for trim

^^^This

 

[ixtlan]

Vinylex

Cleans and protects the rubber and plastics.
Great Stuff.

 

[Zexford]

I have a little auto detail brush, its like a big electric toothbrush, I use that with mothers back to black, has worked pretty well.

 

[HellsBells]

Sweet, thanks guys! I will check these out.

Where do you guys usually buy these? Autozone? Online?

 

[Synister500]

^^^This

X3 I love this stuff!

 

[INTRUDER]

back to black

 

[NastyStang113]

Vinylex

Cleans and protects the rubber and plastics.
Great Stuff.

Much better stuff out there than the Mothers B2B including Vinylex.

Also,...

http://www.autogeek.net/wax-remover.html

Hell, you can use a leather conditioner on a MF to wipe the "wax stain" and it will remove it.

 

[DKS]

Whatever you use, be sure to mask the trim off with low tack blue painters tape before you wax next time to prevent future issues. It makes the job go way quicker not having to worry about the trim.

 

[Synister500]

Whatever you use, be sure to mask the trim off with low tack blue painters tape before you wax next time to prevent future issues. It makes the job go way quicker not having to worry about the trim.

Agreed. Simple easy task and saves a lot of headache down the road.

BJ

 

[2006torquefreak]

Back to black or ice polish.

 

[704stang]

Einszett Gummi Pflege is a great product for cleaning and restoring trim. I've never seen it in stores, but you can get it on Amazon and other detailing supply websites.

 

[Cooter]

Wax Blaster is a good product to remove wax stains on trim. I know Meg's Gold Class is pretty notorious for staining trim.

Duragloss 481 is a great product for removing wax stains on trim. You can find DG products at some NAPA and CarQuest. Here's a review on #481
http://www.live2detail.com/showthread.php?t=1362

 

[NotQuik]

I normally use a carnuba wax on the plastic cowl and mirrors. It doesn't leave a white residue and does a fine job restoring it.

 

[EMT644]

Yet another vote for back to black. That stuff is amazing. I use it alot on my side mirror housings.

 

[NastyStang113]

I normally use a carnuba wax on the plastic cowl and mirrors. It doesn't leave a white residue and does a fine job restoring it.

There are plenty carnuba waxes that do stain plastic.