wax on trim

[hondacrazy]

So how would I go about removing the wax that I accidently got on my sunroof trim and my black side-skirts? Unfortunately I did not tape the area off with painters tape the first time I did it--I didnt read about that until a couple days ago : /

Anyway, I have seen Meguairs trim stuff in Pep Boy's and was wondering if that would do the trick....the black looks pregressively worse every time it gets washed...I am hoping for a product that I can go to an auto-parts store to get, as I would like to tackle the job this weekend...thanks for the replies!

ps...i do remember using steel wool in the past, ever so gently, but i am sure there is a less risky remedy.

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a combo that works pretty good to remove dried polish or wax from plastic trim...

#39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner




Triple Duty Detail Brush




The Trim Dressing product is for after you've cleaned the trim to condition and protect it.

[matt colvin]

#39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner will do the trick for you.

Ah, Mike beat me to it, lol.

[hondacrazy]

any remedies that i can purchase local? dare i say that may not be mequiars?

[RedSoxRacer]

Originally posted by hondacrazy
any remedies that i can purchase local? dare i say that may not be mequiars?

You should be able to find both of those products locally at any auto supply store.

[TrufflePig]

M40 with nice Microfribre worked for me.

thanks to Sneek for that one.

cheers

[gollums_friend]

I just purchased Meg's "GC Trim Detailer" (10 oz. liquid) for this same purpose...the description mentions wax residue. Had to order online as I couldn't find it in any stores around me. Previously I had been using Mother's brand "Back To Black" with very decent results.

I've not tried my new Meg's product yet, but I have complete confidence in it!

[Kickin Griffin]

I like Autoglym #5 Rubber Cleaner Plus for removing wax stains, and then dress with Autoglym Bumper Care. Have also used the Megs #39 followed by #38 to dress and this combo works well too...

At a recent dem day, an Autoglym rep demontrated wax removal using Autoglym Fast Glass - and it worked very well... Around the UK, you can get Fast Glass anywhere so it may also be widely available near you too? If you were in a hurry, but I would still favour either the AG#5 or Megs#39.

[holderp]

Peanut butter took dried NTX off of my black plastic trim. Just rub it on and wash it off. No Joke!!