Removing spots from black trim

[Chuckmotor]

A friend gave me a full bottle of Perfect-it II rubbing compound. Is this stuff too aggresive to use on clear coated cars? For those of you who have it, what could I use it for? Another friend has a non-clearcoated car that's pretty beat up and old, so could I use this with a wool or foam pad with the PC to remove years (and years and years) of oxidation? Could I use it on a clear coated car? Can I use it for ANYTHING???

 

[imported_doug]

It is definitely more aggressive than FI-Ii finishing compound. But if you use it with a foam pad and orbital to get out some deep swirls, you aren't going to go right through your paint in the blink of an eye. If you limit its use to emergencies - OK to have in your arsenal. It will almost certainly need to be followed by FI-II FC.

 

[staro0989]

I just finished helping my cousin detail his 1999 Toyota Camry, but he has some trim by the windshield that has spots that I am unable to remove. I attempted to use APC but it did nothing to the spots, I was wondering using maybe M205 would work? It isn't a painted trim, but has a slight sheen.

 

[bmw5541]

Try using Klasse AIO. It works very nicely on trim.

 

[staro0989]

Try using Klasse AIO. It works very nicely on trim.

Unfortunately I do not have Klasse AIO at the moment, but thanks for the suggestion. If nothing else will work, I will probably pick up some.

 

[shizam1]

Maybe you can post a picture of the spots?

 

[staro0989]

Sorry, I just got a picture today. It got too dark yesterday to take the picture.

 

[shizam1]

So that looks like a painted surface, next to the window. Or am I seeing something wrong?

 

[staro0989]

So that looks like a painted surface, next to the window. Or am I seeing something wrong?

The black trim seems to be of a rubberish material, but has a satin finish.

 

[shizam1]

Personally I would try some Meguiars heavy duty rubber and vinyl cleaner, and then try the Klasse AIO.

 

[imported_wfedwar]

KAIO will do the job. On trim, I like to put a tiny dot on a wet applicator, or dilute it. KAIO is hard to work with on trim when used full strength, in my opinion. You could probably do some cleanup on that area using a cloth and detail spray, since you don't have KAIO handy. Take your time since this material is so soft, it is ready to abrade and you'll replace your shots with scratches.

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[staro0989]

KAIO will do the job. On trim, I like to put a tiny dot on a wet applicator, or dilute it. KAIO is hard to work with on trim when used full strength, in my opinion. You could probably do some cleanup on that area using a cloth and detail spray, since you don't have KAIO handy. Take your time since this material is so soft, it is ready to abrade and you'll replace your shots with scratches.

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I don't think a detail spray will work, but I will give it a shot doesn't hurt. Maybe I will pick up some KAIO.