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spitshine1
12-02-2013, 06:56 PM
Does anybody have any quick tricks to cut the wax/sealent off on the rubber trim?
I was thinking of using paint thinner but I know its not good on rubber


What do you think of Duragloss Car Wash?
Thanks,
Nick
Finemess
12-02-2013, 06:59 PM
Griot's Garage Dried-On Wax Remover, remove dried wax, Griots Garage Wax Remover (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-wax-remover.html)

DG makes a great wash.
xabo
12-02-2013, 07:07 PM
You could also try some All Purpose Cleaner on a Microfiber/Utility towel.
VroomVroom
12-03-2013, 05:15 PM
A good degreaser - APC, the Griot's product, even trusty old Waxblaster - and a nylon brush for agitation. And a roll of painter's tape so you don't make the same mistake next time. :)
wdmaccord
12-03-2013, 06:21 PM
APC and nylon brush. Let the APC soak 30-60 seconds then hit with the brush. Has always worked for me. Usually only on my own cars. I spend the extra time/effort to tape off when doing other peoples' vehicles.
HateSwirls
12-03-2013, 06:27 PM
Take a medium stiff but soft brush, add a little APC onto the brush, scrub well and rinse well.
That's how I do it anyway and works well.
I do this about every 10th wash to make sure the rubber seals is super clean then add protection.
My rubber seals look as good as when I bought the car.
KillaCam
12-03-2013, 07:25 PM
Take a medium stiff but soft brush, add a little APC onto the brush, scrub well and rinse well.
That's how I do it anyway and works well.
I do this about every 10th wash to make sure the rubber seals is super clean then add protection.
My rubber seals look as good as when I bought the car.

This is the method I use. I use the mothers detail brushes and clean the trim before my wash and then after the wash I apply protectant. I actually did this over the weekend again and you will be surprised how dirty rubber trim gets. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/04/y7e4yvys.jpg
I like to use duragloss 531 or 341 to protect. Both work great.
HateSwirls
12-03-2013, 07:36 PM
Yeah, you know like anything else, prep work is everything , no type of dressing would look good nor hold up.
Ever tried dressing on a tire that wasn't cleaned very well?
The tire just don't look good if not for good prep work.



This is the method I use. I use the mothers detail brushes and clean the trim before my wash and then after the wash I apply protectant. I actually did this over the weekend again and you will be surprised how dirty rubber trim gets. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/04/y7e4yvys.jpg
I like to use duragloss 531 or 341 to protect. Both work great.