How do you get rid of polish from black plastic?

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ys1219

Discussion Starter · Jan 23, 2021

So a couple weeks ago I clayed and polished the car, but i accidentally got some on the black plastic cladding near the wheels. I thought I was doing a good job at avoiding the black plastic but turns out I wasn’t at all

. Are there any products or anything that can remove the polish from the black plastic or is it going to permanently like that? I was using the turtle wax hybrid polish if that helps. Here’s a pic so you can see what i’m talking about:

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jakobege

· #41 · Mar 14, 2021 (Edited by Moderator)

I advise not to use magic erasers because the flat finishes, the gloss surfaces and the textured surfaces can be damaged.
don't use thinners also they often damage plastics irreversibly.

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FASTFJR

· #42 · Mar 15, 2021

Try this stuff after you remove the polish from your trim.

Back in September I used a product for protecting plastic trim for cars / trucks, (Following). A friend of mine had told me about it. I bought it, applied it and a few thousand miles later, thru a lot of snow and salt and about 2 dozen drive thru car washes the trim on my car still shines like new. It's a ceramic coating, not a dressing. Easy enough to apply, just clean and wipe down the trim / plastic with alcohol first. For $17.00 this stuff is fantastic. Amazon.com: FOLLOWIN Plastic Restorer for Cars Ceramic Plastic Coating Trim Restore, Resists Water, UV Rays, Dirt, Ceramic Coating, Not Dressing, Last Over 200 Washes, Highly Concentrated, 30ml: Automotive

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ys1219

Discussion Starter · #43 · Mar 16, 2021

FASTFJR said:
Try this stuff after you remove the polish from your trim.

Back in September I used a product for protecting plastic trim for cars / trucks, (Following). A friend of mine had told me about it. I bought it, applied it and a few thousand miles later, thru a lot of snow and salt and about 2 dozen drive thru car washes the trim on my car still shines like new. It's a ceramic coating, not a dressing. Easy enough to apply, just clean and wipe down the trim / plastic with alcohol first. For $17.00 this stuff is fantastic. Amazon.com: FOLLOWIN Plastic Restorer for Cars Ceramic Plastic Coating Trim Restore, Resists Water, UV Rays, Dirt, Ceramic Coating, Not Dressing, Last Over 200 Washes, Highly Concentrated, 30ml: Automotive

Oh nice I was thinking about getting something to protect the plastic! Does the plastic still look original on your car or does it look shiny? I prefer more matte, original looking trim pieces rather than shiny.

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FASTFJR

· #44 · Mar 16, 2021

ys1219 said:
Oh nice I was thinking about getting something to protect the plastic! Does the plastic still look original on your car or does it look shiny? I prefer more matte, original looking trim pieces rather than shiny.

Not shiny, just darker. I applied it 6-7 months ago, it still looks really good

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Nail Grease

· #45 · Mar 16, 2021

To prevent this problem, Danielson.

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plplplpl

· #46 · Mar 17, 2021

FASTFJR said:
Try this stuff after you remove the polish from your trim.

Nail Grease said:
Wax on, wax off.

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Back on track... How about this stuff?

https://www.amazon.com/CarGuys-Plastic-Restorer-Ultimate-Solution/dp/B071FRWWRF/ref=pd_sbs_1?pd_rd_w=6LIar&pf_rd_p=527ea27c-adf6-4b67-9c5f-265eb29e0622&pf_rd_r=ZNMS0B6Q28NWB7XCRFMB&pd_rd_r=af1e2fe4-bbf9-48b5-bb2b-7057c1262255&pd_rd_wg=FnKOX&pd_rd_i=B071FRWWRF&psc=1

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Lopentry

· #47 · Apr 5, 2021

Hello. I usually search such questions on Youtube. For example here is good video

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Nail Grease

· #48 · Apr 5, 2021

Lopentry said:
Hello. I usually search such questions on Youtube. For example here is good video

Same.
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benert

· #49 · Apr 20, 2021

Had success using APC and a soft brush.

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