getting wax/polish, etc off plastic trim?

[navyblue2000]

I feel like a total doofus...

I wasn't entirely "careful" this past time around and got some polish and wax splatter on some black plastic trim...any good way of removing?

[Michael Stoops]

Get yourself a bottle of #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner and apply it vigorously with a terry towel. We've all gotten wax on trim, and you'll do it again sometime in the future. Having a bottle of 39 around is a huge help - the stuff is just awesome.

[gb387]

Here is another suggestion..... I use Quik Detailer and a soft bristle brush like an old tooth brush, works well. Then apply your protectant.

[chargersrt8S/C]

Sounds funny and weird but peanut butter or peanut oil is one of the easiest ways to remove wax from plastic or vinyl trim. Put some on a rag and scrub and wipe the area and it will look good as new.

[kadidle77]

I used plastic trim detailer on my 01' jeep grand cherokee and it took off all the white wax residue and left a good finish

[Hemin8r]

I've used the All Purpose Cleaner Diluted 4:1 from the Detailier line & that seems to do the work for me. I'll spray it on let it soak in a bit & brush.

[Mike Phillips]

Sounds funny and weird but peanut butter or peanut oil is one of the easiest ways to remove wax from plastic or vinyl trim. Put some on a rag and scrub and wipe the area and it will look good as new.

The Peanut Butter trick is posted all over the Internet, but in reality, it's not the Peanut Butter, as in the peanut part, but the oil in the peanut butter that does the dissolving. A person could avoid the peanut butter part, the actual peanut portion of peanut butter and just use cooking vegetable oil.

It's the same tip/trick for removing/dissolving chewing gum out of carpet or hair. :D

[Lydia]

#40, a terry towel, and a little bit of "oomph" seems to do the trick for me :xyxthumbs

[OctaneGuy]

I second that. #40 as a one step cleaner/dressing is my preference over #39 which used to be my favorite. :xyxthumbs

#40, a terry towel, and a little bit of "oomph" seems to do the trick for me :xyxthumbs

[Michael Stoops]

#40, a terry towel, and a little bit of "oomph" seems to do the trick for me :xyxthumbs

I second that. #40 as a one step cleaner/dressing is my preference over #39 which used to be my favorite.

So, the seasoned pro whom I greatly respect and the young upstart who's passion I admire both prefer #40 to my recommendation of #39. Hmmmmm, perchance a rethink is needed on my part????


Oh, wait, I know.......if the wax residue has been allowed to sit and is stubborn, then go with the #39, but definitely follow up with the #40 to protect. How's that?:LOLOL:

[PaintPolisher]

I will third it on #40 being my newest best friend, this product is just amazing.
Al

[chief1356]

never used #39 but i do like that #40. cleans everything off and leaves a nice finish. IMHO

[rascal]

I use #39 w/ Meguiar's Triple Duty Detailing brush for all the plastic molding and door handles. The brush doesn't scratch paint and gets into those tight spots really well. I follow-up that with some Meguiar's Trim Detailer in either the spray can or liquid gel form. Awesome stuff!:xyxthumbs

[noswirler]

real quick, coat all trim BEFORE polishing or waxing work every time:spot

[mckeand13]

The Peanut Butter trick is posted all over the Internet, but in reality, it's not the Peanut Butter, as in the peanut part, but the oil in the peanut butter that does the dissolving. A person could avoid the peanut butter part, the actual peanut portion of peanut butter and just use cooking vegetable oil.

It's the same tip/trick for removing/dissolving chewing gum out of carpet or hair. :D

Question. If peanut butter or vegetable oil is used to clean fabric, how do you then remove the peanut butter or oil once the "stain" is dissolved.

[kausion]

sorry i just got a question where do yall get these numbers for products from i look at the website and it doesn't say those numbers

[Tom Claessens]

Meguiars Online Acronyms - Product Links (http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1293)

If you work long enough with the products, you'll get to know most products by their number instead of their product name.

sorry i just got a question where do yall get these numbers for products from i look at the website and it doesn't say those numbers

[jeffgrice]

I used Meguiar's purple tire dressing for all plastic parts - works great.

Jeff

[CRASH3]

After getting wax on the trim and reading this thread I tried some #40 and "BAM":bigups it was gone and looks better then it did new!

Thanks,:)

[chiquae07]

with all honesty, i diddnt think this would work. mike said it would. vegetable oil. im not kidding.

tried the oil at home, and worked like crazy. i went out and bought a huge thing of it for like 2 bucks at the local grocery. it turned all my faded black trim, to like brand new. i went crazy with it, and did all the rubber in the doors, on the windows, the windshield wipers, etc. you name it, i covered it in vegetable oil. just not componants in the engine bay. i was smart enough to not do those.....yet.

i did remove the excess with a clean cloth. the cloth wasnt 100% terry or anythin special. gave the car a wash afterwards. the rubber still looks like new. looks like i picked up a new trick today.

and to my knowlage, doesnt remove wax. so i got up all the left over wax from my 1st ever wax job. all that wax came off. now all i have to do is really clean the wheel wells, and remove the wheels, to apply this vegetable oil. man its crazy.

[badhemi]

just don't get near a dirt raod. lol i tried peanut oil and it works great. put some on the trim with wax on it waited about 5 minutes then rubbed it with a mf towel an wax is gone.

[jdavino49]

:wavey#39 AND #40? Where can I get some?

[jdavino49]

:idea:#39 and #40? Where can I get them? Thanks

[RedHotBeretta]

Rubbing alcohol works also. I just make sure I protect it right after with trim detailer. Also I have done the dawn dish soap diluted with a small tooth brush. Worked for me.

[IWantaTurbo]

Question. If peanut butter or vegetable oil is used to clean fabric, how do you then remove the peanut butter or oil once the "stain" is dissolved.

I too would like to know as I am allergic to peanuts.

[Murr1525]

I could only think to try a regular carpet/fabric cleaner then, like the Quick Out or APC, etc.

As far as cleaning trim if you are allergic, just go with something like #39 or APC with a soft toothbrush, should clean it right up.

[cv_soccer]

Sounds funny and weird but peanut butter or peanut oil is one of the easiest ways to remove wax from plastic or vinyl trim. Put some on a rag and scrub and wipe the area and it will look good as new.Chunky or creamy ???

[Mr Mustang]

creamy, rub it in, let it sit for a few seconds, then wipe down, and wash to make sure you got rid of it

[Rip]

Has anyone tried KRUD CUTTER found at Home Depot in the paint dept. ??
I found this stuff disolves the wax residue and after wiping off the wax I tape off the plastic and re-apply NXT 2 and then #26 Yellow wax NO MO SMEARS

[sunny2185]

#40, a terry towel, and a little bit of "oomph" seems to do the trick for me :xyxthumbs




are u sure?:scratchhead1

[J. A. Michaels]

are u sure?:scratchhead1

Yes. It works for me.

[c5rick]

The Peanut Butter trick is posted all over the Internet, but in reality, it's not the Peanut Butter, as in the peanut part, but the oil in the peanut butter that does the dissolving. A person could avoid the peanut butter part, the actual peanut portion of peanut butter and just use cooking vegetable oil.

It's the same tip/trick for removing/dissolving chewing gum out of carpet or hair. :D
That takes the fun out of It :chuckle1

[matrixowner]

Wax on plastic or vinyl will come off much easier if the surface is warm. When I had this problem with my wife's Volvo, I parked it so the sun was shining directly on the side vinyl. After a few hours, the wax had expanded out of the pores. Used vinyl cleaner to remove the wax. You could also use a hair dryer to warm up the surface.