Removing wax from black plastic

[rha600]

I posted this someplace else in here a long time ago but not that I see we've got this forum...

 

I know there are a few ways, but I use an ordinary pencil eraser to remove the dried wax from black plastic trim. It works best if you buy one of those block erasers but you can really get into the tight spaces with them.

[GerryC]

I posted this someplace else in here a long time ago but not that I see we've got this forum...

 

I know there are a few ways, but I use an ordinary pencil eraser to remove the dried wax from black plastic trim. It works best if you buy one of those block erasers but you can really get into the tight spaces with them.

I use Green Wheel Cleaner and a soft toothbrush, but I've heard some other wild ideas that apparently work great, peanut oil being one.

[Chris@Adams]

Peanut Butter!

[Superdutytd]

The oil is a lot less messy! The erasers don't work as good on textured plastic.

[Nitelord]

I keep a pink eraser in the bag for removing the streaks. But I agree, it's not as quick on a textured surface.

[Crucial]

Peanut Butter!

 

 

done that, it works great

[jjwvette]

Interesting.....

[Chris@Adams]

done that, it works great

 

 

I wouldn't steer another Pontiac guy wrong!

[Mick]

You just rub peanut butter on the plastic? I take it creamy only? Is this for real?

[Chris@Adams]

You just rub peanut butter on the plastic? I take it creamy only? Is this for real?

 

 

Yes it is for real! Wipe on & Wipe off!

[xlr8rvette]

Peanut Butter!

 

 

Afterwards how do you get rid of the flies?........six little legs leaving footprints all over your car ! ....And if you drive away real fast they hang on with their toenails and scratch the finish as they slide off!!

 

[Goatman06]

I use Green Wheel Cleaner and a soft toothbrush, but I've heard some other wild ideas that apparently work great, peanut oil being one.

Does this actually work?

[GerryC]

I've never tried it but quite a few people I know have heard that it does.

[Goatman06]

ill try it later. thanks.

[Tundra5-0]

I think we need Junkman to show how to properly use peanut butter on our cars!

[Bill-V8V]

I think we need Junkman to show how to properly use peanut butter on our cars!

 

I think he uses BBQ sauce :jester:

[Junkman2008]

I think he uses BBQ sauce :jester:

 

... with hot sauce. That's after I'm done putting it on my chicken.

[Ben]

O.K. I am a new guy and please forgive me for saying this. I know we are to be discrete when it comes to other companies products. That being said Turtle wax ice full stength not the detail junk but the full strength stuff makes white marks go away. I bought some years ago cause it was suppose to be the best thing going. They lied it's junk on paint but it does makes the white marks go away.

[Adam]

Right on Ben, and another easy way to remove it: Use VRT before you wax the vehicle! (Avoid it in the first place altogether!)

 

Next, if you already have the wax on the plastic, using All Purpose Cleaner on a microfiber towel is a very easy, and safe way to remove the residue.

 

Again, you should never have this problem, as using VRT on the plastic and rubber before waxing is the correct order, and one that will allow you not to duplicate efforts.

 

Happy New Year!

[Chris@Adams]

Right on Ben, and another easy way to remove it: Use VRT before you wax the vehicle! (Avoid it in the first place altogether!)

 

Next, if you already have the wax on the plastic, using All Purpose Cleaner on a microfiber towel is a very easy, and safe way to remove the residue.

 

Again, you should never have this problem, as using VRT on the plastic and rubber before waxing is the correct order, and one that will allow you not to duplicate efforts.

 

Happy New Year!

 

 

[rha600]

I took it one step further and just had myblack plastic painted and cleared.

 

but I did use the APC before and it worked great.

[ArmyAcadia09]

Again, you should never have this problem, as using VRT on the plastic and rubber before waxing is the correct order, and one that will allow you not to duplicate efforts.

I wondered that. Thanks!

[Chris@Adams]

... with hot sauce. That's after I'm done putting it on my chicken.

 

 

AJ chicken was doing the back-stroke in the hot sauce!

[Guest Gone & Forgotten]

I used to use Mothers Back to Black to solve that problem. Haven't seen a product from Adam's for that - unless VRT replaces In and Out Spray.

 

Need to treat the black trim under my wiper arms on my Vette. Nic used In/Out on it since he still has 2 cans... but.. that was October.

[694doorbird]

You just rub peanut butter on the plastic? I take it creamy only? Is this for real?

 

Yes, make sure you DON'T use the peanut butter/jelly mix.

[IMADreamer]

I used to use Mothers Back to Black to solve that problem. Haven't seen a product from Adam's for that - unless VRT replaces In and Out Spray.

 

Need to treat the black trim under my wiper arms on my Vette. Nic used In/Out on it since he still has 2 cans... but.. that was October.

I actually prefer the finish of VRT to Back to Black. I find B to B dulls after about a day, were VRT stays black.

 

I use Peanut Oil when I have this problem, which I don't since I started using VRT.