Wax on black molding
#51
Bumping this thread as I saw a couple of 8s over the weekend with simply egregious rear bumpers, especially bad on the sides. They were light grey. Either the sun had killed them or they were waxed. My guess is wax. Hope you are a member here, that you read this, and that it helps. Those bumpers were sad guys....
#52
Wax on black molding
Get some "back to black" from a auto store and use it when the exhaust tips are cooled down so you dont burn your hands lol
Mine are white due to the extream heat of the exhaust tips. My rear bumper is yellow black brown from the exhaust lol looks really jdm
Get some "back to black" from a auto store and use it when the exhaust tips are cooled down so you dont burn your hands lol
Mine are white due to the extream heat of the exhaust tips. My rear bumper is yellow black brown from the exhaust lol looks really jdm
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griots makes a product for this, although i've never tried it:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1005&sku=11216
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1005&sku=11216
#57
Dishwashing liquid is safe and an excellent wax remover.
Avoid any method that involves any type of abrasive, including clay.
WD-40 will not harm automotive exterior plastic.
Avoid using any type of wax on your car in the future, you will dodge that build up and removal problem.
Avoid any method that involves any type of abrasive, including clay.
WD-40 will not harm automotive exterior plastic.
Avoid using any type of wax on your car in the future, you will dodge that build up and removal problem.
#58
The best approach would be to be more careful when waxing your car. Unfortunately we are forced to learn from our mistakes. You never want to get wax on the black plastic parts of the car. As far as I know there is no way to totally rectify the issue. As mentioned both Armorall and Back to Black will work temporarily. I use painters tape when waxing my cars to mask off the black portions of the car. I learned at an early age that wax and black plastic do not play nicely together.
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Yup, learned the hard way myself. Trying to decide between the following though, not sure if that was what was being linked above at griot's since the link no longer works:
http://www.autogeek.net/wax-remover.html
or
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...er+8+ounces.do
http://www.autogeek.net/wax-remover.html
or
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...er+8+ounces.do
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I got some wax on my winshield wipers. Not the actual wipers themselves but the arm. And as most of you know its like a black plastic/mettalish material. And that was one hell of a bitch to remove. I tried dish washing soap, tire dressing, aero 303, back to black but it would show up a few hours later. I then tried the zaino tire dressing on it and it looked brand new !!!! God bless Zaino
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I got some wax on my winshield wipers. Not the actual wipers themselves but the arm. And as most of you know its like a black plastic/mettalish material. And that was one hell of a bitch to remove. I tried dish washing soap, tire dressing, aero 303, back to black but it would show up a few hours later. I then tried the zaino tire dressing on it and it looked brand new !!!! God bless Zaino ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Nope the wax is GONE !!!
. Its been well over 2 months since i used the zaino stuff on it. It has rained, snowed and even taken through a touchless car wash and the wax does not show up.
Try it it works
Or you can also try alcohol. The stuff detailers use to remove wax.
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Try it it works
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Nope the wax is GONE !!!
. Its been well over 2 months since i used the zaino stuff on it. It has rained, snowed and even taken through a touchless car wash and the wax does not show up.
Try it it works
Or you can also try alcohol. The stuff detailers use to remove wax.
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Try it it works
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If the back to black doesn't work, which it might not... You might try neutral shoe polish. When you remove it use a kitchen sponge with a slightly abrasive surface (don't get it on the paint!!).
I've gotten wax on a few of my black plastic trim pieces, and thats why I switched to turtle wax ice.It doesn't turn the black plastic bits white! Plus it gives a pretty good shine...
I've gotten wax on a few of my black plastic trim pieces, and thats why I switched to turtle wax ice.It doesn't turn the black plastic bits white! Plus it gives a pretty good shine...
then apply Turtle Wax Ice. This worked awesome.
900 is also go at removinf all tar, wax, grease, sticker glue....everything and is paint safe. Body shops use it as a prep before/during paint and body work. great stuff to have in the garage.
-check any Autobody supply store and say "900" common term in the industry.
hope that helps everybody out.
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#72
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You are absolutely right. As I posted long ago in this thread, Turtle Wax Ice is the product to use. It does a reasonably good job on the car overall, and is actually recommended for the black plastic areas. I've used it for the past three years and have been very pleased. No white residue on the black plastic, no residue around the pinstriping, nothing in the cracks, it just works.
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You are absolutely right. As I posted long ago in this thread, Turtle Wax Ice is the product to use. It does a reasonably good job on the car overall, and is actually recommended for the black plastic areas. I've used it for the past three years and have been very pleased. No white residue on the black plastic, no residue around the pinstriping, nothing in the cracks, it just works.
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I gave the magic eraser idea a go.
This was a boo boo from my first waxing, before and after
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I decided to give it a go on the headlights too since I didn't have any scratch x on hand...
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I then did my back exhaust cowling and b pillars too, didn't take any pictures of them, sorry, but it turned out great.
Used meguires quick detailer as my lube and wiped up any dribble.
Worked great for only $1
This was a boo boo from my first waxing, before and after
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I decided to give it a go on the headlights too since I didn't have any scratch x on hand...
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I then did my back exhaust cowling and b pillars too, didn't take any pictures of them, sorry, but it turned out great.
Used meguires quick detailer as my lube and wiped up any dribble.
Worked great for only $1
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