White residue on trim

[RVM]

How do I remove this stuff? It`s on all my exterior trim (door handles, running boards), especially the hard black plastic. It`s from the wax and metal polish I am certain. I`ve used Poorboy`s Exterior Trim Restorer, and that works for a time, but then the white stuff comes back.



Thanks!

[ramp]

Try some 303 Protectant on it.

[Sarcazmo]

Have you tried some Klasse AIO? I had the same thing although to a lesser degree, and the AIO got rid of it.

[imported_nowaterno]

Griot`s Speed Shine and a toothbrush has worked for me

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Thats one of the worst problems with detailing, avoiding any and everything other then paint, when polishing. ya justhave to be cautious from the get go. But, i too, am curious as to what everyones little "magical trick" is.......Its been a while since its happened to me, but I like to use the Megs Trim Detailer also......

[Goose]

hey guys, this is a new product via AutoGeek. I have yet to try it so I can`t say how good it is or is not, but reads well.



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

[docker]

On one of my cars (my wife`s Liberty) it is pretty bad - been thinking about getting the stuff that Autogeek is selling. On my car, I`ve used that blue masking tape on all the trim and I hardly have any whitened trim. Taping the trim only takes about 5-10 minutes to do and is worth the time.

[White95Max]

PB`s Trim Restorer has always worked great for me. Did you apply it with a terry or MF applicator, and a little elbow grease? If you just wipe it on gently, it usually just masks the stain for a while. You need to scrub it a little to remove the stain completely.

[Setec Astronomy]

I have had the same problem with the Poorboy`s TR, that it just seemed to hide the problem, although White95Max says if you scrub with the TR it will remove the residue (a technique I didn`t use). Bill North had a piece on here somewhere about using EO A2Z (now called All Wheel and Tire Cleaner) and scrubbing the trim with a toothbrush, which worked for me. Just be a little careful with that because the A2Z is harsh, and will remove LSP.



EDIT: Maxy beat me in here!

[imported_Neothin]

Trim restorer applied with a terry cloth has solved every wax on trim problem i`ve encountered.

[3Dog]

303 and Vinylex have both worked for me.

[Horseman2475]

PB`s Trim Restorer has always worked great for me. Did you apply it with a terry or MF applicator, and a little elbow grease? If you just wipe it on gently, it usually just masks the stain for a while. You need to scrub it a little to remove the stain completely.

I use the small foam paint prushes. put it on and buff with a soft mf towel

[djintegr8]

I use a thing from Chux called a Magic Eraser... I think its the same as the one from Mr. Clean. Its just like a foam eraser, and works quite well on more porous surfaces that other things wouldn`t work. Just don`t rub it on your paint because it scratches it easily :nervous:

[ceiol]

:grinno: you mean no one is gonna bring up the peanut butter?

[White95Max]

Trim Restorer took care of these wax stains with a little scrubbing (MF applicator):











Sorry for the different angle, but I can assure you every bit of those stains came out after a little scrubbing.