Best method to clean hard plastics

[180sxqc]

Hello guys,

I was wondering what is the best method to clean hard plastics.

I own a 10' Subaru Outback and would like to clean the hard plastics (rocker panels all around the car and bumper) before applying a dressing on it.

So far, last year, I have cleaned everything with APC and a microfiber but I was wondering if I could use a paint polish without staining the area with polish residue.

Any tip is welcome

Thank you!

[dcjredline]

Apc

[rbss]

I wouldn't recommend getting a paint polish near hard plastic unless you like cleaning white hard to remove dried up polish. If its well maintained soap and water and maybe some APC should get the rockers cleaned up then apply something like Wolfgang exterior trim sealant. (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-exterior-trim-sealant.html)

[180sxqc]

I wouldn't recommend getting a paint polish near hard plastic unless you like cleaning white hard to remove dried up polish. If its well maintained soap and water and maybe some APC should get the rockers cleaned up then apply something like Wolfgang exterior trim sealant. (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-exterior-trim-sealant.html)

What about a plastic polish such as meguiars PlastX

I thought a paint polish would be à bad idea but prefered asking instead of testing ;)

[rbss]

I think Plastx is best used for clear plastics to bring back clarity. Why do you want to polish the rocker panels and bumpers. Aren't they textured(pebbled plastic)?

[BrutalNoodle]

Hello guys,

I was wondering what is the best method to clean hard plastics.

I own a 10' Subaru Outback and would like to clean the hard plastics (rocker panels all around the car and bumper) before applying a dressing on it.

So far, last year, I have cleaned everything with APC and a microfiber but I was wondering if I could use a paint polish without staining the area with polish residue.

Any tip is welcome

Thank you!

If you have a DA, a brush attachment & your favorite cleaner works wonder.

See here. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/59327-how-restore-exterior-black-plastic-trim.html)

[Eldorado2k]

Mothers Back to Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner

http://www.autogeek.net/best-car-wax-remover-plastic-trim.html

[Bunky]

Mothers Back to Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner

Mothers Back to Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner, best car wax remover plastic trim (http://www.autogeek.net/best-car-wax-remover-plastic-trim.html)

Agree!

[The Guz]

Be sure to protect the trim after its clean. I just wrote those review on Autopia


Review 3D Trim Care Protectant (http://www.autopia.org/forums/detailing-product-reviews/184319-review-3d-trim-care-protectant.html)