Stained trim...

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 03:58 PM

the trim that im workoing on rite now seems to be stained with some kinda polish. from what i know, the lady had polished this car before, and its my guess that she accidently clipped the trim. any ideas on the removal? maybe S & W, but i also have some trim restorer. however, the problem about using the trim restorer is, if i use TR in one spot, i have to use it on the entire car.

ideas? is TR the only way to go?

**EBPcivicsi** · 08-10-2004, 04:01 PM

I would use an APC with a stiff brush or if it is really bad, Meguiars #39 with a stiff brush.

Sounds to me like the trim needs to be dressed anyway.

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 04:22 PM

hmmm, should i prep the trim for TR? i think i have some 303 protectant here... that would work on trim rite?

**brwill2004** · 08-10-2004, 04:25 PM

According to Anthony Orosco, GR40 Trim cleaner is superior for this type of thing. It is available at top of the line. It is on my wishlist.

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 04:47 PM

ill get some pics of the trim for you guys. should i go and run to pick up some simle green, or is 303 enough????

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 04:51 PM

heres the first pic. the trim is pretty faded, so i civic was right, i need to dress it.

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 04:51 PM

heres the other pic. tihs is wehre the stain is. its either some kinda compound or a polish....

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 04:55 PM

im gonna go on a lunch break now, and think about what i need to use. i wanan see ideas when i come back!!

**Threadhead** · 08-10-2004, 05:09 PM

If you have some Megs Endurance tire gel (not the high gloss), that works pretty well. You might have to buff it off because it won`t soak into plastic, but it leaves faded plastic nice and black.

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 06:37 PM

nope, dont have that

**Woob** · 08-10-2004, 07:13 PM

Zesty try some Greased Lightning or 409. You need a good cleaner.

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 07:15 PM

ok, ill go out to the market to get some 409

**awd330** · 08-10-2004, 07:28 PM

Do you have any type of all purpose cleaner on hand? You could also try a 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and water mixture. Scrub with a soft brush and then wash/rinse the area. Follow up with Trim Restorer.

**zesty-man** · 08-10-2004, 08:08 PM

i went out and bought "armor all detailers advantage". i used a mf to apply, and it seeemed to do a good job. however, now my concern shifts to the fact that it wasnt spread evenly....

can some of you guys name me some good APCs? next time ill be ready if this thing happens again

**wifehatescar** · 08-10-2004, 08:19 PM

Don`t bother with APC`s.......the best thing I found so far is Wax Blaster from PAC, it`s like $5, use it with a toothbrush, it`s even better than PB`s TR for getting wax off PERMANENTLY (sp?).