Got Wax On My Black Trim. Help?

wrathchild · December 31st, 2011, 07:17 PM

The other day I was waxing my car, I got wax on the black plastic trim along the windsheild and a touch on the mirror.

Of course now I have shit in the black. How do I get it out? What can I use to clean it?

I havent tried my wax&grease remover on it yet. Would that work? What are my options?

NastyFX4 · December 31st, 2011, 07:28 PM

Yes wax & grease remover will work just fine.

wrathchild · January 1st, 2012, 12:21 AM

Oh wow. Nice move. I didnt even think to look in this section. Probably 20 threads asking the same question.

Sorry, my head is full of dayquill.

zinc02GT · January 1st, 2012, 04:44 PM

I personally use 3m General Purpose Adhesive Remover then dress it with 303 Aerospace.

dannyboy281 · January 1st, 2012, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

I personally use 3m General Purpose Adhesive Remover then dress it with 303 Aerospace.

+1 thats what I use...I wonder who gave me that great idea

Alente · January 6th, 2012, 10:45 AM

Ive found liquid polish to work on paint and even on the trim.
Leaves no fade and a nice slick look.

wrathchild · January 12th, 2012, 05:37 PM

I tried my was and grease remover, and it didnt work at all.

I have pics, let me finish eating Ill post what I am dealing with.

wrathchild · January 12th, 2012, 06:13 PM

Its no better

It does look a little worse in the pics than it is in person.

Is there anything I can do or am I looking at repainting the pieces/replacing them?

Silver35th · January 12th, 2012, 06:24 PM

That wax probably has a pretty good grip on that textured surface. Usually a grease remover will work. Maybe painting those pieces white to match would be a nice touch on the car. I hate plastic trim. Especially when wax is involved.

zinc02GT · January 12th, 2012, 06:41 PM

3m general purpose adhesive remover WILL remove it. Trust me I've come across much worse than ghat. You have really apply the product on the trim and the mf towel you're using. Some elbow grease never hurts.

wrathchild · January 12th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

3m general purpose adhesive remover WILL remove it. Trust me I've come across much worse than ghat. You have really apply the product on the trim and the mf towel you're using. Some elbow grease never hurts.

Ill pick some up. Here is what I used.

That stuff.

crackpotfox · January 21st, 2012, 06:32 PM

That's why it takes me quite a while to wax... i also have flat/matte black on my hood and wing, which makes it take longer

dannyboy281 · January 21st, 2012, 11:17 PM

You have a really nice Gt man I suggest get the 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover a can is like $10 some of the best body solvent you can get. Many professional detailers use it and like Zinc said it can easily remove that. I used it per his recommendation and I always keep a can handy. You can also try a pink eraser and erase the wax off then you will have to re wash sue to the eraser particles left over. Or a little bit of peanut butter...yes thats not a mistake it actually works just apply a little to a microfiber then agitate the trim. You will have to rewash the surface after. The oils in the peanut butter breaks down wax residue.

Mustang_Girl_32 · January 23rd, 2012, 11:45 AM

Did that end up working for u because I also have that issue?

ScottZ · January 24th, 2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

3m general purpose adhesive remover WILL remove it. Trust me I've come across much worse than ghat. You have really apply the product on the trim and the mf towel you're using. Some elbow grease never hurts.

Thanks for the tip! This works very well.

ChrisJ · January 24th, 2012, 02:04 PM

I have heard peanut butter as well

luke1333 · January 24th, 2012, 08:51 PM

try a magic eraser and then dress it

December 31st, 2011, 07:17 PM	#1
wrathchild Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,415 iTrader: 1 reviews	Got Wax On My Black Trim. Help? The other day I was waxing my car, I got wax on the black plastic trim along the windsheild and a touch on the mirror. Of course now I have shit in the black. How do I get it out? What can I use to clean it? I havent tried my wax&grease remover on it yet. Would that work? What are my options? __________________ BAMA tune JLT CAI FRPP manifold J&M adj panhard bar/LCAs UMI LCA reloc brackets Eibach Prosystem GT500 strut tops Hot Rod Cams JBA LTs GT500 TB Meziere EWP FRRP 4.10

December 31st, 2011, 07:28 PM	#2
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Yes wax & grease remover will work just fine. __________________

January 1st, 2012, 12:21 AM	#3
wrathchild Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,415 iTrader: 1 reviews	Oh wow. Nice move. I didnt even think to look in this section. Probably 20 threads asking the same question. Sorry, my head is full of dayquill. __________________ BAMA tune JLT CAI FRPP manifold J&M adj panhard bar/LCAs UMI LCA reloc brackets Eibach Prosystem GT500 strut tops Hot Rod Cams JBA LTs GT500 TB Meziere EWP FRRP 4.10

January 1st, 2012, 04:44 PM	#4
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	I personally use 3m General Purpose Adhesive Remover then dress it with 303 Aerospace. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

January 12th, 2012, 05:37 PM	#7
wrathchild Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,415 iTrader: 1 reviews	I tried my was and grease remover, and it didnt work at all. I have pics, let me finish eating Ill post what I am dealing with. __________________ BAMA tune JLT CAI FRPP manifold J&M adj panhard bar/LCAs UMI LCA reloc brackets Eibach Prosystem GT500 strut tops Hot Rod Cams JBA LTs GT500 TB Meziere EWP FRRP 4.10

January 6th, 2012, 10:45 AM	#6
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive found liquid polish to work on paint and even on the trim. Leaves no fade and a nice slick look.

January 12th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#8
wrathchild Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,415 iTrader: 1 reviews	Its no better It does look a little worse in the pics than it is in person. Is there anything I can do or am I looking at repainting the pieces/replacing them? __________________ BAMA tune JLT CAI FRPP manifold J&M adj panhard bar/LCAs UMI LCA reloc brackets Eibach Prosystem GT500 strut tops Hot Rod Cams JBA LTs GT500 TB Meziere EWP FRRP 4.10

January 12th, 2012, 06:24 PM	#9
Silver35th Enthusiast '99 GT 35th Anniversary 14.266 @ 103.41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 796 iTrader: 0 reviews	That wax probably has a pretty good grip on that textured surface. Usually a grease remover will work. Maybe painting those pieces white to match would be a nice touch on the car. I hate plastic trim. Especially when wax is involved. __________________ SMR #2043

January 12th, 2012, 06:41 PM	#10
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	3m general purpose adhesive remover WILL remove it. Trust me I've come across much worse than ghat. You have really apply the product on the trim and the mf towel you're using. Some elbow grease never hurts. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

January 21st, 2012, 06:32 PM	#12
crackpotfox Irregular 2008 Mustang GT a few minutes or so Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's why it takes me quite a while to wax... i also have flat/matte black on my hood and wing, which makes it take longer __________________ manual '69 BOSS 302 style hood, rear window louvers, sequential taillights, SHR honeycomb decklid blackout

January 21st, 2012, 11:17 PM	#13
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	You have a really nice Gt man I suggest get the 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover a can is like $10 some of the best body solvent you can get. Many professional detailers use it and like Zinc said it can easily remove that. I used it per his recommendation and I always keep a can handy. You can also try a pink eraser and erase the wax off then you will have to re wash sue to the eraser particles left over. Or a little bit of peanut butter...yes thats not a mistake it actually works just apply a little to a microfiber then agitate the trim. You will have to rewash the surface after. The oils in the peanut butter breaks down wax residue. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

January 23rd, 2012, 11:45 AM	#14
Mustang_Girl_32 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6/2003 GT vert Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,761 iTrader: 11 reviews	Did that end up working for u because I also have that issue? __________________ 2003 sonic blue v6- 18" gianna's, straight pipes, 12" DC level 5 with DC 3.5 K 2003 sonic blue GT vert- Bout to be a Procharged P1sc BEAST

January 24th, 2012, 02:04 PM	#16
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I have heard peanut butter as well __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 24th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#17
luke1333 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Conv Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Liberty Township, Ohio Posts: 815 iTrader: 0 reviews	try a magic eraser and then dress it

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