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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Restoring "waxed" Rubber, Plastic, Trim, etc.

Is it possible? Anything on the market to return the color\luster to items that should not have been touched by the waxing process.

Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks!
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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I have used turtle wax liquid ice.. it works great and is soo easy to use between waxing
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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i think there is a product called always black, by mothers or something which can "hide" it
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Use rubbing alchohol to remove the wax residue

Then apply Black Magic Trim and Tire shine. This is a heavy silicone dressing that will return alot of the black look. It's also VERY good on door seals to keep them soft.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Try this stuff to remove the wax residue.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...xt=wax+remover

And use this on the trim, rubber, etc........

http://meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubber-pl...ber-Protectant

Vinylex from Lexol is really good as well.

http://www.lexol.com/vinindex.html


Here's a tip.

1. Apply the stuff liberally to the surface.


2. Allow the stuff to sit a good couple of hours.

Even better if you can apply the stuff and let it sit overnight.


3. In the morning take a clean cotton terry cloth and wipe away the excess.

IMO letting the product sit for a couple of hours allows the chemical to permeate the plastic, rubber, or vinyl and give you that nice new plastic look.


A couple of years back I actually applied some of the Meguiars stuff on my old daily driver's black door trim pieces and forgot to wipe it off.

Mind you this was a daily driver that was washed maybe once a month and was parked outside very often.

The stuff sat overnight and the next morning I wiped it off and was amazed by the results.



Give it a try .
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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^ Cool thanks dude for the info!
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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^srsly... ^^good info right there!!
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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I have been looking for this stuff! Thanks guys.
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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This defiantly helped me..I hate getting it on the trim
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