Thread: Wax on plastic

Wd-40

I use a product called GR-40. It is specifically made to remove wax residue from plastic trim. You can find it at pakshak.com, home to the best microfiber towels on the market. There is another product called Wax Blaster which remove wax residue. Classic Motoring Accessories (properautocare.com) sells it for about $6.00. Sometimes an all purpose cleaner will work. Try it with a microfiber towel and scrub with an old toothbrush. Might take a...

I know this thread has been hijacked a little with the Turtle Wax Ice topic but it can be used as a good teachable moment with detailing products. It sounds like that ICE stuff has a lot of petroleum (oil) products in it. So does armour-all and Back to Black, and a lot of other common detailing fix-its we can all get at the local stores. Be careful where you use products that contain petroleum. Always read the labels to see if the product...

I usually use Mothers Back to Black. For me, it works good for weeks. Somethimes I use WD40. Never had a problem, and neither really attracts dust anymore than bare plastic. And when I am too lazy, I use Meguiars Endurance on the air dam on my GMC. FYI - WD40 or a good tire shine (such as Meguiars Endurance) are the absolute best for textured semi flat powdercoat.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tweaks I know this thread has been hijacked a little with the Turtle Wax Ice topic but it can be used as a good teachable moment with detailing products. It sounds like that ICE stuff has a lot of petroleum (oil) products in it. So does armour-all and Back to Black, and a lot of other common detailing fix-its we can all get at the local stores. Be careful where you use products that contain petroleum. Always read...