Best way to clean plastics like bits round thge mirror cap, splitter etc...

[T0M0]

as above really detailed my car not so long ago but didn,t mask off the plastics (big mistake i know) but whats done is done now how do i clean it off?

products and techniques please peeps

thanks

steven

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

AutoGlym bumper care has always done wonders for me, havent used anything so cant comment on alternatives.

Give the plastics a good clean as you would normally, then once dry, use AG Bumper Care as per the instructions on the back.

 

[JD]

Steven, the marks I presume are cloudy/white wax and polish marks, yes?

If so, you need to remove these before following the man aboves advice and protecting/dressing the plastics.

The best option I have found (through testing numerous myths etc) is WD40 and a lot of elbow grease with a MF cloth. The WD40 breaks the polish down and the rubbing removes it. Only once the plastics are clean can you then protect them and insure they look new for longer.

Hope this helps.

 

[Daz.]

^^ I'd love to say this works but for me it didn't - I've had polishing spots on my scuttle for months now and I can't get it off!

 

[JD]

Come over and I'll sort it. It does work, old Clio was full of them when I picked it up from Renault.

 

[Daz.]

Free bonnet polish? damn cats next door are DESTROYING IT!

 

[bigup7]

peanut butter works too

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=175568

 

[T0M0]

yeah cool i'll get stuck in tommorow wen im at work

thanks guys

 

[Will.]

Use an eraser. Rub it on the marks and then rub the bits of rubber off. Works a treat.

 

[markhinton]

Use an eraser. Rub it on the marks and then rub the bits of rubber off. Works a treat.

I was just about to say the same thing!

Personally I wouldn't use any products if I can get away with it, as naturally the plastic has some protection on them and most of the products on the market will strip this. AG bumper care is good, though, as is the Aerospace 303 stuff.

 

[T0M0]

Use an eraser. Rub it on the marks and then rub the bits of rubber off. Works a treat.

i'll giv this a try sound easy enough! thanks

 

[Gally]

I have a new found love for plastic beading!

 

[rogueneo]

toothbrush preferable the exes. nah kiddin. but a really soft dental brush. or cotton wool as its mildly abrasive.

 

[Pedro]

AG Bumpercare.

If your going to do something then do it right.

 

[JD]

Which is why, just like paint, you need to clean it before you protect it. . .

 

[rogueneo]

i agree