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    Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    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?

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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    Quote Originally Posted by cheekyage View Post
    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?

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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    A picture please and what is the material and finish of the B pillar?
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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Are the B pillars textured, smooth and matte, or smooth and shiny?
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    A picture please and what is the material and finish of the B pillar?
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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    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.

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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    Thanks guys.

    The B pillar trims are a matt finish.

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

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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    Quote Originally Posted by cheekyage View Post
    Thanks guys.

    The B pillar trims are a matt finish.

    I believe they are vinyl covered, car is a Hyundai Veloster N.
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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

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    Thanks for that.

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

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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    Have you tried lacquer thinner?

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    Re: Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    I would try OPT Hyper Polish or McKee’s paint prep polish by hand.

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