Wax residue on plastic/rubber trim

[chadcj7]

So I ceased my truck on Sunday and it rained today. I noticed a white haze on the black plastic/rubber between the hood and windshield. I am assuming it is wax residue from waxing. What is the best way to get rid of this?

[AuroraDetailing]

I use a trim conditioning product called Blue Guard II from Chemical Guys. When applied on the trim, it makes any visible wax marks disappear. I use a paint brush to put it on the trim piece in front of the windshield because it makes it easy to hit every part. It's my favorite trim conditioner for the entire car and I use it on the tires. I've tried all different kinds of cleaning products with tooth brushes and never really had any good results. Blue Guard II makes it instantly disappear. In some rare cases where I could still see a shadow from the wax, I'd scrub it a little with the brush I apply it with.

[Eldorado2k]

This will clean it. I use it, it works great.

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

[FUNX650]

So I ceased my truck on Sunday and it rained today. I noticed a white haze on the black plastic/rubber between the hood and windshield. I am assuming it is wax residue from waxing. What is the best way to get rid of this?
Please see the below list.



I use a trim conditioning is product called
Blue Guard II from Chemical Guhe

In some rare cases where I could still
see a shadow from the wax, I'd scrub
it a little with the brush I apply it with.
That "shadowing" won't ever occur if
you use the following wax removers:
•Meguiar's M39
•3M Wax & Trim Adhesive Remover
•P21S TAW
•Griot's Wax Remover


Bob

[chadcj7]

Thanks everyone

[AuroraDetailing]

Please see the below list.


That "shadowing" won't ever occur if
you use the following wax removers:
•Meguiar's M39
•3M Wax & Trim Adhesive Remover
•P21S TAW
•Griot's Wax Remover


Bob

I'd get a wax remover if I felt I needed it, but just haven't come across a problem much, and the times I have, I've been able to get good results with a little bit of brushing and the dressing. If I do heavy compounding, I'll tape up the trim, and if I get anything on the trim with light compounding, it's fresh enough that'll it'll come right off. I made a huge bulk purchase of my original cleaning supplies so have quite a bit left, and the exterior dressing works great. I'm starting to collect samples here and there when I place orders from here, so when I'm ready to buy more supplies I might try out some other stuff. I do all mobile work so efficiency is pretty important to me and I try to keep it to as few steps as possible. I already keep a bottle of automotive goo gone that is citrus based for any adhesives and would probably work well for breaking up wax or compound residue.

[FUNX650]

I'd get a wax remover if I felt I needed it...

That's good that you don't
need a wax remover. :props:

However:
I don't want the OP, (that says
he does need a wax remover),
to disregard the wax removing
products I recommended.



Bob

[AuroraDetailing]

That is a good point and I'm not arguing against it, but it just seems to be a product for a very specific purpose that would be unnecessary when adjusting to other products that do get regular use, like trim dressings or using products that don't stain the trim. Its almost like a one time use product, then say "alright, lets not stain the trim anymore".