Tigster

I just wxed my car with meguirs gold class and I got a line of wax on the black portion of the mirrors. any advice on what I can use to remove it?

Thanks

Pkskull77

I ran a little experiment, using Peanut Butter, take a look and decided if you want to try it.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/testing-peanut-butter-wax-remover-47387/

mikeb

anyone know how to remove the whole side mirror?

VooDoo

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

mysql101

get 'back to black', you should be able to get it at any automotive store, and even walmart.

it really helped get the black plastic back to being black, instead of white... also works on scuff marks.

markd

The problem with Back to Black, or so I've read on Autopia, is that it merely covers up the wax; it doesn't solve the problem in the long run--which means after a number of washes, the white residue should return. I'm continuing to experiment with 3M Adhesive & Wax Remover, followed by, of all things, a tire shine dressing (any of the silicone-based clear liquids; i.e., Black Magic Tire Shine).

Also, be sure to do a search in the future, as there have been a couple of threads on this topic in just the last week.

TownDrunk

Seriously?

VooDoo

very seriously...

TownDrunk

Sweet. We have some of those, and if that's an easy way to take care of the problem that's awesome! Thanks!

ibfubar2000

I use Mequiar's NXT Tech Protectant I just spray it on a clean rag and wipe across all black pieces cleans off wax and dirt and looks great i use it around the sunroof and around the mirrors no hassle and looks good!

hotpot

I'm still trying to find a product to remove the white residue from the exterior plastic bits on the car (rear lower bumper, side-mirrors casing). I don't think I can get the magic eraser stuff where I live. I've tried a few different products but none seem to clean off the white stuff properly. And I'd rather clean it than use black on black, which would be as a last resort. Any advice?

mysql101

hotpot, hopefully you realize that black on black isn't some sort of paint or black substance. It's a white liquid that will clean it.

hotpot

Hmm ok. I'll look for it then. I thought it was a black substance that just puts the black back in fading black plastic parts.

mysql101

yeah, I thought it would be black too, and was suprised that it was a milky white substance. It really cleaned off the wax on black plastic parts though.

nomopistons

use an alcohol based cleaner- something like rubbing alcohol, Windex...........or Everclear :D

SLiM8

if its textured, use a small soft nylon brush with any all purpose cleaner and follow up with vinyl/plastic protectant.

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)

I use WD-40 on a soft cloth... Works for me...

willhave8

DITTO -- used one today... It works great

salituro64

Based on previous uses (have not used on my 8) Liquid Glass does not cause that film on the black plastic.