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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Does anyone have any suggestions on a good product for maintaining black plastic trim? Like, the part that's underneath the wipers. I don't like the silicone based stuff. Too greasy and doesn't work all that well anyway. I've tried a product by Mother's (Bumper Black, I think) that didn't work either. Turtle Wax used to make something called Black Chrome that was the ****. But, I haven't seen it in years. I'm sure it was discontinued for some reason. What do you guys use?
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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I use mothers back in black. Seems to work pretty good for me. Looks like the typical wet/greasy look at first. But if you let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe the excess off, it looks like new again.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Armor All works fine for me. But I suppose if you havent been using it, you will need something a bit more powerful. Another vote for Mothers Back in Black.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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Back in Black, that's the one I was thinking about. I've tried it and wasn't real impressed. If you're wiping off excess, how much do you put on in the first place?
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Yeah Back in Black isnt the greatest... On my TA I had the *whiteness* (old wax possibly) on the wiper cover piece... I wiped it with some armor all wipes and it did a pretty good job... Id try them.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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I've had pretty good luck with "Black in Black"
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AnimalSS
Back in Black, that's the one I was thinking about. I've tried it and wasn't real impressed. If you're wiping off excess, how much do you put on in the first place?
I've used small amounts on the areas that seem pretty clean to begin with. But the areas that are somewhat faded or have wax residue, I pretty much cover the area two times. Obviously this is a bit of overkill, but this way the whole area is covered and the imperfections "usually" are covered up. I have helped some people with their vehicles that the plastic was so faded, that it helped, but didn't make it look brand new. I've noticed that nearly all car products have mixed reviews though. With some exceptions, such as zaino.
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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I've even seen Zaino get mixed reviews. I think it's mostly in how people use or mis-use a product.

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try the NXT stuff
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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a friend of mine took the black trim off of his wipers and used duplicolor vinyl and plastic dye, or paint whatever you want to call it, comes in a spray can. he did his whole interior with it. looks good, i just dont know how durable it is.
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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If you have wax residue on the plastic, I've heard that smooth peanut butter works really well. I'm sure it would be easier to get off than the wax.
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by parbreak
I've had pretty good luck with "Black in Black"
Its Back-to-Black
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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I use Adams Polishes VRT (Vinal, Rubber and Tire Care) works great!
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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The peanut butter does work in taking off wax residue.
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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I use tire shine that I apply to a rag with my fingertip. Got wax off too.
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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Meguiars trim detailer. It's also good for the weatherstrips too. Something to consider I have only used it on my mirrors try the Meguiars NXT wax yes I said WAX it makes no sense but it worked great the mirrors are the typical hard plastic Dumbo Ears you see on the late model S-10's I tried all kinds of stuff and they allways looked bad out of frustration/desperation I tried a little of the wax and it cleaned off the oxidation and made them look new the bugs don't stick anymore either. I have since found the trim detailer and I would try it first if I was you, it'll clean off the old wax and oxidation too.
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cthomas
The peanut butter does work in taking off wax residue.
I have this all over my trim...Im trusting in you guys that this trick does work....
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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Meguiar's Natural Shine
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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haha you must look insane to your neighbors spreading peanut butter all over your car! ROFL! !!
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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It really does work, but don't let anyone see you doing it .....I read about alot of people using it to clean wax off plastic and thought is was crazy too. Then I thought one day "What can peanut butter hurt?" so i put alittle on a rag, rubbed it on a spot that had some wax on it, then rubbed the peanut butter off (with a piece of white bread) and the wax was gone.



P.S. just kidding about the bread part
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