What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces. I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some godd suggestions/products. Thanks
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What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces. I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some godd suggestions/products. Thanks
For textured black trim, I like using Poorboy`s Trim Restorer. For smooth trim, something like ClearKote Vanilla Moose or Poorboy`s Polish with Carnauba would be good choices.Quote:
Originally posted by Bobby D
What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces. I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some godd suggestions/products. Thanks
What is the best application technique of those products?
With the PB trim restore I used a old tooth brush, then finished up with his natrual look. I have a BMW with the textured trim, that just soaks up wax.
I did the trim some time back and it looks like new again.
I`ve found that dressing trim before cleaning it will result on temporary fix only, as the wax/polish residue wasn`t *really* removed.
What I like best to clean is Megs #39 or 1Z Plastic-Vinyl Cleaner with a tooth brush, and then I use PB Trim Restorer with a foam pad to give trim that `new` look.
I use different applicators depending upon the size of the area and the accessibility.Quote:
Originally posted by Bobby D
What is the best application technique of those products?
For Trim Restorer on textured trim:
- cosmetic foam wedge sponge for narrow trim (like door guards)
- 1" foam paint brush for cramped areas (like hood louvers)
- regular yellow foam wax applicator for wider areas
For Vanilla Moose or Polish with Carnauba on smooth trim:
- low pile microfiber towel or mitt
- a microfiber applicator will also work but may be too bulky to fit in tight areas
For all of these surfaces and techniques, buff with a dry towel about 15 minutes after applying.
Excellent point! If the wax has been embedded for a long time, I will pre-treat by scrubbing with a soft toothbrush soaked with a 50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol.Quote:
Originally posted by jgv
I`ve found that dressing trim before cleaning it will result on temporary fix only, as the wax/polish residue wasn`t *really* removed.
What I like best to clean is Megs #39 or 1Z Plastic-Vinyl Cleaner with a tooth brush, and then I use PB Trim Restorer with a foam pad to give trim that `new` look.
awd330, I`ve found that the 50/50 mix will dry too fast requiring soaking the brush a lot of times, and it dries the plastic surfaces also. I really like Megs #39 to clean trim, maybe my favorite Megs product.
I agree........... #39 is a very good product! One of my favorite Meguiar`s products too! Once a year, in the spring, I always clean all my interior, and exterior trim with #39. With the help of a good protectant, that seems to keep the trim nice the rest of the year!Quote:
Originally posted by jgv
I really like Megs #39 to clean trim, maybe my favorite Megs product.
Another good point Jose! :bigups I only use the 50/50 alcohol mix when I come across a vehicle with old embedded residue. This does not happen very often for me as I do not detail a large number of cars (just my own personal vehicles and those of certain friends and family members). I would not advocate using alcohol as a routine cleaner for the reasons you mentioned.Quote:
Originally posted by jgv
awd330, I`ve found that the 50/50 mix will dry too fast requiring soaking the brush a lot of times, and it dries the plastic surfaces also. I really like Megs #39 to clean trim, maybe my favorite Megs product.
You could use WD40.Quote:
Originally posted by Bobby D
What is the best way to remove wax run off onto black trim surfaces? I need to get alot off of a car that has it everyware. Please give some good suggestions/products. Thanks
Just apply WD40 directly to the affected vinyl while it is dry, prior to washing the vehicle. Allow the product to penetrate the the vinyl and then use either a toothbrush for small vinyl trim or a larger nylon scrub brush for larger trim. Always work out of direct sun light and do not apply WD40 to hot surfaces. Wash and rinse vehicle thoroughly after application.
I use 3M`s Wax and Adhesive remover applied by a small foam painters brush. Then, I will apply PB`s Trim Restore to get that "black" look again.
I use PPG`s wax and grease remover...the stuff they use in the body shop to prepare the surface for painting. It`s gets everything off.