Suburban Rubber Door Trim...Need to remove marks

[Lilskeezer]

I am about to detail a white newer model Suburban that has a rubber-type trim that spans horizontally across the doors. I've encountered this before, but both vehicles were black so the marks weren't visible. I am hoping I can find anyone that has come across this and has a solution so I don't have to spend a lot of time experimenting when I'm on the clock. The trim is full of black "scuff marks". Any thoughts? Any help? Thanks AG'ers!

[craigr]

Is this rubber type trim black or white? Pics are always a big help. If it is painted white it is likely plastic body trim and you should be able to remove the scuff with compounding/polish as long as the damage isn't through the clear. Try a spot by hand and be careful. The paint on this trim is thin and usually more sensitive to heat generated while polishing much like plastic painted bumpers.

Craig

[Lilskeezer]

The rubber trim is painted white. I am kicking myself for not snapping a couple pics, but unfortunately I won't have access to the car until the time of detailing (next week or two). I agree, I believe I am just going to proceed with a hand application of polish to start. Thanks for the suggestion Craig!

[Lilskeezer]

Just to conclude this post and a FYI - I went with Meguiar's 105 polish on these panels, and with some good ol' elbow grease I was able to remove 95% of the marks.

[sullysdetailing]

Is this like the shadow trim that the BMW's have? If so I try polish and if that doesnt work I move to a compound, but a apply with a DA. It works quit well