removing wax on black plastic and rubber parts?

[piconut2]

Does anyone have any idea on how to remove the white film that wax leaves on black plastic and rubber parts? I know I should have been more careful but I got wax on the roof rack rails and now it looks pretty bad.

Also, what do you do to prevent getting wax on these parts in the first place?

[jay]

Stoner Trim Shine will remove it, no problem. Makes the plastic, vinyl or rubber look nice, too.

The only way I know to avoid getting wax on the trim is to use a wax that advertises that it doesn't leave a visible residue on the trim; I can't think of any off-hand.

[FLPilot]

I think I remember someone telling me that peanut butter does the trick. Anyone confirm?

[jay]

Originally posted by FLPilot
I think I remember someone telling me that peanut butter does the trick. Anyone confirm?

Yes, and it'll take chewing gum out of carpet.

[CMasten]

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[piconut2]

OK...I took the bait.

Admittedly I was feeling like I was being set up for some type of candid camera stunt. But I decided to try a little bit of Peanut Butter on the wax (Reese's Creamy in case you wanted to know). I spread a thin layer on and then scrubbed it a little with a toothbrush and it seemed to work pretty well. I don't think it was the peanut butter so much as the oil in it. As a matter of fact, I tried a little thin (clean) motor oil on another very small spot and it worked almost as well.

When I had this problem with my other car, I know that no matter what I tried, that the white wax film would come back after exposure to the sun for a few days. So I'll see how these test spots do over the next few days/weeks and keep you posted.

Now does anybody know how to get peanut butter out of the cracks between the plastic and the painted surfaces? (j/k)

[mixxmstrmike]

If you don't like taking off wax off the black plastic and rubber parts, mask them off before applying the wax. Use blue painter's tape and you'll save yourself the headache. Masking things off is perfect if you're using the Porter Cable dual action buffer.


-Mike

[guitarman]

Originally posted by mixxmstrmike
If you don't like taking off wax off the black plastic and rubber parts, mask them off before applying the wax. Use blue painter's tape and you'll save yourself the headache. Masking things off is perfect if you're using the Porter Cable dual action buffer.


-Mike

Or, you could use Klasse All in One and not worry about getting it on rubber, plastic, or anything else. It doesn't stain and won't leave any residue on the black plastic or rubber parts.

[FLPilot]

Originally posted by piconut2
[SNIPPED]

Now does anybody know how to get peanut butter out of the cracks between the plastic and the painted surfaces? (j/k)

The neighbors kids of course

[tangotango99]

I smell peanut butter where is the Jelly

[BigDogDad]

You could also try WD-40.

[BigDogDad]

Originally posted by jay
Stoner Trim Shine will remove it, no problem. Makes the plastic, vinyl or rubber look nice, too.

The only way I know to avoid getting wax on the trim is to use a wax that advertises that it doesn't leave a visible residue on the trim; I can't think of any off-hand.

Jay, you own stock in Stoner or what?