Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? - Page 3 - The Ford Focus Forum

**blkse03** · 08-13-2005, 09:37 PM

The eraser didn't work for me. Guess i have to try the pb route. And i agree about the b2b washing off and the residue being there.

**hkysk8r07** · 11-01-2005, 12:08 AM

if you want to make the trim shiny put some tire shine on it an apply with a brush since that stuff dries black it's unnoticeable. it fades away after a couple weeks but can always be touched up as needed

**jinstall** · 11-01-2005, 11:25 AM

tried Vegi oil and a tooth brush?

**mievil** · 11-01-2005, 02:40 PM

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tried Vegi oil and a tooth brush?

I tried veggie oil and it was a huge mistake.

**Gladiator2004AD** · 01-01-2006, 12:36 PM

i've found that using the mr clean eraser things works well

**lucyfek** · 03-07-2006, 01:56 AM

used tire sponges ("wet look") and all the black moldings looked great on the yellow car

**whiteboyslo** · 03-07-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lucyfek

used tire sponges ("wet look") and all the black moldings looked great on the yellow car

i've generally found that dressing up the plastic will hide the wax for a little, but once it wears off you'll see the wax again.

blkse03, i'm really surprised the eraser trick didn't work for you. it's ALWAYS worked well for me. huh.

Mike

**euro_zx5** · 03-21-2006, 10:55 AM

I just recently tried Turtle Wax' new product called ICE. It's a car polish that won't leave any white residue and can be applied in direct sunlight/heat. I actually used it on my mirrors and door handles to take off the left over residue from previous waxing/polishing!

Worked so well I went out and picked up the spray detailer! For once... turtle wax is making some awesome products that truly preform! (their new tire gel kicks ass too!

)

**grbrgrnzx5** · 03-25-2006, 09:49 PM

For black restoration, I've had good luck with a product called "Black Chrome"

**frawya80** · 04-02-2006, 09:07 PM

some focus do and some dont
not sure which have what however....just take a piece of fishing strink run i behind it, if it cuts through its tape if it stops its clipped on

**Cracker_Jack** · 06-26-2006, 09:30 PM

I use plastic protector, the stuff you shine the plastic on the inside of your car with. Washes off after a few weeks though.

**stayfocusd** · 07-05-2006, 01:12 PM

Ok, so we have all gotten atleast a little bit of wax on our plastic trim. I know that the "pink pearl" will work removing that, but I found a product through a friend of mine who owns a body shop and it works great! It is called Black Renew Exterior Trim Treatment. not only does it remove the wax and residue, but it also cleans and shines the black trim.

It is about $13 for an 8 oz bottle, but a little goes a long way. I just dabbed a bit on a rag and wiped down the mirrors, handles etc.

On a side note, they have other products that work really well too. I just got my hood painted and had to get some marks out form when I washed it the first time. I used the Shine Master Polish and Sealant and it came out great. It removed and swirls and marks that were in the paint. The best part, it is safe on newly painted surfaces.

I just thoguht that I would pass along this find to you guys... here is alink to the site
http://wizardsproducts.com/Merchant2...&Store_Code=WP

Happy detailing!

**Jibberish18** · 07-06-2006, 02:44 AM

Are you sure it doesn't give you the peanut butter effect, where it greases up the trim and makes it look good, while a while later the wax comes back?

**stayfocusd** · 07-06-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jibberish18

Are you sure it doesn't give you the peanut butter effect, where it greases up the trim and makes it look good, while a while later the wax comes back?

Yeah, I was concerned about that myself. It gives a nice clean look, not too much of a shine. There is not a greasy finish either, not a wet look either. Just a nice, deep black clean. It is actually something that is used in body shops to remove wax and buffing compound. I am very happy with the results on my vehicle.

**Jibberish18** · 07-06-2006, 05:41 PM

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Yeah, I was concerned about that myself. It gives a nice clean look, not too much of a shine. There is not a greasy finish either, not a wet look either. Just a nice, deep black clean. It is actually something that is used in body shops to remove wax and buffing compound. I am very happy with the results on my vehicle.

Beats the hell out of using an elementary scool pink eraser and developing carpal tunnel eh?

**Z63R** · 07-06-2006, 09:51 PM

But unless something is literally removing the grey wax from the texture of the plastic moldings, the product that stayfocused is talking about is merely covering the old wax.

If one is okay with that, then fine.

The larger, white art erasers can do the job of the pink pencil-tip erasers too.

**FrescoFoci** · 07-07-2006, 12:30 PM

i am going to merge this into the Sticky thread about wax and trim.

**Jibberish18** · 07-07-2006, 10:36 PM

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The larger, white art erasers can do the job of the pink pencil-tip erasers too.

I bought both. For the most part the pink eraser worked better than the white since it was harder and more resistant. Then again the white eraser did come in handy at some points. Both are $1-2 bucks.

Using products to merely shine the trim or blacken it up is a bad idea IMO. Oh my hatch, after using a bit or Armor All and Lexol, the hatch started smoothing out. Maybe because it sat in the sun a bit? I'm not sure. But I can tell you that the pink eraser did not work effectively back there. White worked a bit better since it was softer. You need a griddy plastic surface for the erasers to work their best.

**stayfocusd** · 07-12-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z63R

But unless something is literally removing the grey wax from the texture of the plastic moldings, the product that stayfocused is talking about is merely covering the old wax.

If one is okay with that, then fine.

The larger, white art erasers can do the job of the pink pencil-tip erasers too.

Nope, it removes it from the textured plastic, doesn't just cover it up. Just thought I would offer out something I know works to both remove the wax and clean and shine the plastic.
Whatever works for you... if you like using an eraser,

.

**Z63R** · 07-15-2006, 04:43 PM

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Nope, it removes it from the textured plastic...

I don't believe you.

Besides, I don't have this problem; my mouldings are factory-painted. I have demonstrated the eraser trick to others less fortuntate.

**Fordson** · 07-21-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dimmelsr

I have done auto recon for almost 25 years and the white stuff is not a problem with Zymol or the like.

I agree with this - use good wax and when you do wax, go around with a toothbrush in your back pocket - as soon as you get wax on the trim, scrub it out with the toothbrush. I never have wax dry in the texture of the trim as long as I do this. Even if it does dry, the toothbrush gets it out with nothing other than just elbow grease.

**2006zx5** · 07-25-2006, 11:46 PM

there is a chemical call acrisol its like paint thinner but it wont hurt clear coat and it will remove the white steakes

**b16sir1991** · 11-28-2006, 10:55 AM

Theres something much easier and works VERY well on removing bugs and debris from the front of your car as well, use a Bounce dryer sheet in warm water. These little jewels work wonders on removing just about anything. Thats an old truck driver trick.

**nepa03focus** · 04-22-2007, 09:33 AM

b16 i havent heard that one before. Does it have to be bounce or will any dryer sheet work?

**Redlight** · 04-24-2007, 10:15 AM

Any dryer sheet will work, but to my knowledge, it only works with bugs on the front of the car.....BUT IT WILL LEAVE MINOR SCRATCHES ON YOUR PAINT so prepare to do a little fixing.

OPTIMUM WAX WILL NOT POWDER THE BLACK TRIM!! IN FACT OPTIMUM WILL CONDITION THE BLACK TRIM.

They were the first company to develop that....

dave.

08-13-2005, 09:37 PM	#51 (permalink)
blkse03 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southeast Posts: 5,416	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? The eraser didn't work for me. Guess i have to try the pb route. And i agree about the b2b washing off and the residue being there.

11-01-2005, 12:08 AM	#52 (permalink)
hkysk8r07 [FJ] Fail Brigade Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA/ Stamford, CT) Posts: 6,625	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? if you want to make the trim shiny put some tire shine on it an apply with a brush since that stuff dries black it's unnoticeable. it fades away after a couple weeks but can always be touched up as needed

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lucyfek Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? used tire sponges ("wet look") and all the black moldings looked great on the yellow car

03-21-2006, 10:55 AM	#58 (permalink)
euro_zx5 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 60	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? I just recently tried Turtle Wax' new product called ICE. It's a car polish that won't leave any white residue and can be applied in direct sunlight/heat. I actually used it on my mirrors and door handles to take off the left over residue from previous waxing/polishing! Worked so well I went out and picked up the spray detailer! For once... turtle wax is making some awesome products that truly preform! (their new tire gel kicks ass too! )

03-25-2006, 09:49 PM	#59 (permalink)
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frawya80 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 173	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? some focus do and some dont not sure which have what however....just take a piece of fishing strink run i behind it, if it cuts through its tape if it stops its clipped on

06-26-2006, 09:30 PM	#61 (permalink)
Cracker_Jack Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? I use plastic protector, the stuff you shine the plastic on the inside of your car with. Washes off after a few weeks though.

07-05-2006, 01:12 PM	#62 (permalink)
stayfocusd TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 787	Removing Wax and Residue Ok, so we have all gotten atleast a little bit of wax on our plastic trim. I know that the "pink pearl" will work removing that, but I found a product through a friend of mine who owns a body shop and it works great! It is called Black Renew Exterior Trim Treatment. not only does it remove the wax and residue, but it also cleans and shines the black trim. It is about $13 for an 8 oz bottle, but a little goes a long way. I just dabbed a bit on a rag and wiped down the mirrors, handles etc. On a side note, they have other products that work really well too. I just got my hood painted and had to get some marks out form when I washed it the first time. I used the Shine Master Polish and Sealant and it came out great. It removed and swirls and marks that were in the paint. The best part, it is safe on newly painted surfaces. I just thoguht that I would pass along this find to you guys... here is alink to the site http://wizardsproducts.com/Merchant2...&Store_Code=WP Happy detailing! __________________ 2005 ZX5 SES- Sonic Blue 2.0 Duratec PZEV MBRP Flex-back exhaust, Steeda Short Ram, Shorty stock antenna, Hyper Black Euro Corners, My stock 5 Spokers painted black, Black Stock hood, S2 wing Last edited by stayfocusd; 07-05-2006 at 03:44 PM.

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Jibberish18 I Now Post Stupid **** Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,620	Re: Removing Wax and Residue Are you sure it doesn't give you the peanut butter effect, where it greases up the trim and makes it look good, while a while later the wax comes back? __________________ "If You Never Had The Bad Times, How Would You Know You Had The Good Times?" -DEATH

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Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Location: El Lay Ca Posts: 22,829	Re: Removing Wax and Residue But unless something is literally removing the grey wax from the texture of the plastic moldings, the product that stayfocused is talking about is merely covering the old wax. If one is okay with that, then fine. The larger, white art erasers can do the job of the pink pencil-tip erasers too. __________________ . "I replaced the battery cables to the starter. I've been dreading it since the PowerWorks severely restricts access to the starter... A good job for a 6'2" 150lb pianist, but not so hot for a 5'10" 220lb wookie. - OmniFocus 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits Last edited by Z63R; 07-07-2006 at 03:01 PM.

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07-25-2006, 11:46 PM	#72 (permalink)
2006zx5 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? there is a chemical call acrisol its like paint thinner but it wont hurt clear coat and it will remove the white steakes

11-28-2006, 10:55 AM	#73 (permalink)
b16sir1991 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 157	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? Theres something much easier and works VERY well on removing bugs and debris from the front of your car as well, use a Bounce dryer sheet in warm water. These little jewels work wonders on removing just about anything. Thats an old truck driver trick. __________________ The right driver can work magic.

04-22-2007, 09:33 AM	#74 (permalink)
nepa03focus TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 668	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? b16 i havent heard that one before. Does it have to be bounce or will any dryer sheet work?

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Redlight Your friendly neighborhood douche pickle Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: s a n a n t o n i o Posts: 8,560	Re: Wax dried on side molding trim.... what can take it off???? Any dryer sheet will work, but to my knowledge, it only works with bugs on the front of the car.....BUT IT WILL LEAVE MINOR SCRATCHES ON YOUR PAINT so prepare to do a little fixing. OPTIMUM WAX WILL NOT POWDER THE BLACK TRIM!! IN FACT OPTIMUM WILL CONDITION THE BLACK TRIM. They were the first company to develop that.... dave. __________________ This is my Focus. There are many like it but this one is mine. My Focus is my best friend, it is my life. I must master it as I master my life. Without me, my Focus is useless. Without my Focus, I am useless. I must race my Focus true. I must race faster than my enemy who is trying to beat me. I must beat him before he beats me. I will! Before God I swear this creed! So be it, until there is no enemy but, peace! Amen!

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