Wax on a rubber rear spoiler, how to take it off?

[Push540]

Hi, someone I know waxed his rubber rear spoiler on his 924 and now it is gray/ sliverish. How does he take off the turtle wax without either drying out or damaging the rubber?



Thanks.



Here`s a pic of the wing, some of you are bound to have seen a 924/ 931/ 944 rear wing before.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/NeilMacKay/1977%20924%20CGT%20conversion/SA400008.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/NeilMacKay/1977%20924%20CGT%20conversion/SA400015edit.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/NeilMacKay/Jan%2014%202007/DSCI0039.jpg

[imported_Islander]

I`ve enjoyed great resuts with DursGloss 481 Wax eraser & DuraGloss 271 Rubber Bumper & Flat Black dressing.



My application was to get splatter from paint cleaner off the black plastic cowl under the wiper blades. The DG 481 removed (not hid) all of the splatter with 2 applications. If you like apricots you`re in for a treat, as that`s what it smells like. perhaps there is a citric type acid in there.

The DG 271 is awesome on black plastic and rubber. it`s not like a dressing, but more like a polish. My black plastic and black rubber trim always look new with this, and it lasts for months wint NO running when it gets wet.

The Wax eraser states it`s safe if it gets on paint. The Dressing would probably wipe off paint with a micro fiber towel if any were to get on it (a QD to might make it easier if it gets on the paint, but it`s probably safe). You could also use blue tape around the edges of the spoiler to play it safe.



Best of Luck!

[SpoiledMan]

It *looks* like it`s shot to me. Age seems to have gotten the better of it prior to the waxing. You can try the DG 481 or GR-40(Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies (http://www.topoftheline.com)) and see what kind of luck you have.

[imported_themightytimmah]

Consider GR-40 followed by Trim-A-Shield Dye (also sold at Top of the Line). My dad`s trim looked quite similar to that and the above combo fixed it.

[SVTsupremecy]

peanut butta

[imported_Blake]

SVT has it right to get wax off. Hopefully it was in good shape before the wax ````` hit it. If you get it clean you could also try Poorboy`s Trim Restorer.

No product will work miracles if the rubber is shot though.

[SpoiledMan]

Consider GR-40 followed by Trim-A-Shield Dye (also sold at Top of the Line). My dad`s trim looked quite similar to that and the above combo fixed it.



This is probably the best solution of those mentioned.

[Push540]

Thanks guys, I`ll pass on the message.



P.S. The car in the photos is mine, the last shot is in the dark, the flash makes the rubber look horrible, it`s in good shape and is still black.



Thanks again.



Push

[derekbmw]

This is probably the best solution of those mentioned.

agreed, GR-40 is awesome.

[TrueDetailer]

A little dawn mixed up in a spray bottle along with a soft bristled brush should remove the wax residue without harming the wing. Then any solvent based dressing should restore the color and depth of it. Use a water based product and it`ll fade in just a few weeks, the solvent based should last a few months.

[tod071]

GR-40 and PB Trim Restore. ReNuIt or any other dye may be another option.

[SVTsupremecy]

give peanut butter a shot before you buy anyothing...i laughed at the idea of peanut butter until i tried it.

[Push540]

I`ll pass on all comments.



Thanks again guys.



Push