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cheekyage
05-21-2021, 10:39 AM
Hi guys

Would love some help on how I can remove water mark like stains from B pillar vinyl door trim and and what looks to be oxidised weather strips on the outside of the doors.

I tried using Optimum Power Clean which lifted off the majority of the surface dirt, but it has still left the stains/marks behind.

Any hints or tips on how I can get these cleaned up and looking like new again?

Rsurfer
05-21-2021, 11:30 AM
Hi guys

Would love some help on how I can remove water mark like stains from B pillar vinyl door trim and and what looks to be oxidised weather strips on the outside of the doors.

I tried using Optimum Power Clean which lifted off the majority of the surface dirt, but it has still left the stains/marks behind.

Any hints or tips on how I can get these cleaned up and looking like new again?

Are the B pillars textured, smooth and matte, or smooth and shiny?

UncleDavy
05-21-2021, 03:41 PM
A picture please and what is the material and finish of the B pillar?

PaulMys
05-21-2021, 06:47 PM
Are the B pillars textured, smooth and matte, or smooth and shiny?


A picture please and what is the material and finish of the B pillar?

^^This^^

57Rambler
05-21-2021, 09:32 PM
As noted above, we need a little more info about the nature of the surface.

For example ... if it's a smooth metal surface (ex. painted metal, piano black, etc.), I'd hit it with Blackfire One Step.

If it's a textured plastic surface, I'd try a wax remover product or APC (light to med strength) + brush, followed up with something like Wolfgang WETS or Solution Finish if you have a lot of fading.

cheekyage
05-22-2021, 02:36 AM
Thanks guys.

The B pillar trims are a matt finish.

I believe they are vinyl covered, car is a Hyundai Veloster N.

TTQ B4U
05-22-2021, 06:52 AM
Thanks guys.

The B pillar trims are a matt finish.

I believe they are vinyl covered, car is a Hyundai Veloster N.

CarPro Dlux. https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/129271-cquartz-dlux-vs-cerakote-2.html#post1716139

cheekyage
05-23-2021, 02:28 AM
CarPro Dlux. https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/129271-cquartz-dlux-vs-cerakote-2.html#post1716139

Thanks for that.

But I was hoping to get remove the spots and stains before applying a coating of r dressing.

Rsurfer
05-23-2021, 12:38 PM
Have you tried lacquer thinner?

fly07sti
05-24-2021, 07:00 AM
I would try OPT Hyper Polish or McKee’s paint prep polish by hand.

robwoodgto
05-24-2021, 12:02 PM
If it's a textured plastic surface, I'd try a wax remover product or APC (light to med strength) + brush, followed up with something like Wolfgang WETS or Solution Finish if you have a lot of fading.

What is Wolfgang WETS?


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Rsurfer
05-24-2021, 01:11 PM
What is Wolfgang WETS?


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Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant.

robwoodgto
05-24-2021, 08:04 PM
Thanks. Looks like I’m gonna have to try some.

cheekyage
05-25-2021, 05:31 PM
How would a magic eraser go to help prep and clean the surface?

A few YouTube videos recommend this and come up with great results.

robwoodgto
05-25-2021, 07:31 PM
How would a magic eraser go to help prep and clean the surface?

A few YouTube videos recommend this and come up with great results.

I would have to assume while abrading the surface with the Mr. Eraser there is some sort of polishing ingredient at work. Not sure but it definitely helped. Only time will tell for how long.