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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    There's no doubt some polishes and waxes are more difficult to remove from plastic trim than others.

    The good news is that after you experience how difficult it is to remove such a stain, you won't make that mistake ever again!

    Masking tape is your friend.

    I actually had a customer contact me yesterday afternoon regarding the plastic trim on his Jeep Renegade. This was my response:

    Quote Originally Posted by Nick@McKees37
    Try this:

    Working SMALL sections at a time, spray a HEAVY amount of Wax Remover For Plastic directly onto the panel. Use a STIFF brush this time; immediately after applying the product, scrub vigorously (be careful of surrounding painted panels). If necessary, repeat for each section.

    What you pictured is an extreme case of "oops" - this is going to require more time, more elbow grease, and a stiffer brush.

    After you remove the staining completely (trust me, you will!) apply McKee's 37 Plastic Trim Restorer to protect and enhance the surface.

    Give me a call if you have any questions!
    Marc08EX provided several valuable tips in his review: Review: McKee's 37 Wax Remover for Plastic

    Here's my best advice to you: try cleaning it again. The stain will disappear, eventually.

    McKee's 37 Wax Remover For Plastic is the strongest formula for this task while still being safe for the surrounding materials. It will work.

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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    If a pencil eraser works, I would also try a Mr. Clean eraser. I have one on my cart, but forgot it was there!

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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    Hard to believe that PEANUT BUTTER would remove wax stains on plastic. You aren't the first person to say so.


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    Peanut butter and a soft toothbrush are my go-to weapons for wax/polish removal. Been using it for years despite being laughed at and told it doesn't work. It's messy...but effective.
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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by Desertnate View Post
    Peanut butter and a soft toothbrush are my go-to weapons for wax/polish removal. Been using it for years despite being laughed at and told it doesn't work. It's messy...but effective.
    Skippy?, Jif? or Peter Pan?

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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by WaxMaster1 View Post
    Skippy?, Jif? or Peter Pan?
    Whatever we have in the pantry...normally in our house that's Skippy creamy, but I've used Peter Pan too. I doubt it would make much difference.

    I just spoon out a small glob and then load up the bristles of the toothbrush from that glob.
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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by Desertnate View Post
    Whatever we have in the pantry...normally in our house that's Skippy creamy, but I've used Peter Pan too. I doubt it would make much difference.

    I just spoon out a small glob and then load up the bristles of the toothbrush from that glob.
    Have you tried peanut oil? Less mess to clean up.

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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Have you tried peanut oil? Less mess to clean up.
    Interesting thought.
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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    •3M Wax and Trim Adhesive Remover
    •Mothers Back to Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner
    •Griots Garage Dried-On Wax Remover


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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    •3M Wax and Trim Adhesive Remover
    3M Wax and trim adhesive remover? This is the only thing I could come up with and it doesn't state it's safe for plastic.

    3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, bug and tar remover, adhesive remover, decal remover, tree sap remover
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    Re: McKees wax remover for plastic

    OK...I am not sure what wax was on that Mini on which I used the peanut butter. I noticed the white stains on my friend's car and it drove me nuts. All I know is that PB took it off instantly. So, perhaps those of yous suggesting an array of wax removers to try peanut butter (or maybe peanut oil) and report.

    I thinks peanut butter is: 1) relatively cheap; 2) guaranteed to be less toxic than chemicals (unless you have a peanut allergy); and, for sure, you can make a sandwich from peanut butter, but the other products may not be quite as tasty. .

    The darn stuff worked like a champ. The question is does it work on an array of waxes or sealants that have stained plastic.

    Jeff

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