Hello folks, just wondering, the black plastic trim on my car is starting to look very dirty and contaminated after 5 years lol, any idea to restore/clean it?
Car Care and Detailing [V2], LYN Automotive Detailing Thread
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 May 16 2013, 08:17 PM
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May 16 2013, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ May 16 2013, 08:48 PM) Get a toothbrush (for intricate/small areas) or a shoe brush (for larger areas) and lightly scrub them with an all purpose cleaner, very light dilution of dishwashing detergent, or the like. Rinse them thoroughly and apply some trim/plastic dressing of your choice. Oh...and try not to let the apc/detergent/etc. dwell for too long or dry on the paintwork. Actually tried that, multipurpose detergent but unfortunately didn't work D: There are some white marks, I think it's the wax :/ Sigh my family didn't take good care of the car when I was oversea.. |
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May 16 2013, 11:24 PM
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QUOTE(ChiaKhai @ May 16 2013, 11:10 PM) stickers lol Seriously  |
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May 17 2013, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ May 17 2013, 09:16 AM) Then maybe some pictues would help. Could be something else..... Here's the picture, sorry I can't take a better one, it's a bit hard to spot but it's there..» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 3 more similar spots like this on another side too..So, do I just live with it? lol |
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May 17 2013, 11:17 PM
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ May 17 2013, 09:07 PM) hrrmm....aren't those coated plastic? Do you have any paint cleaner/AIO/light polish to try? Lightly though...could be oxidation.... Nope, any recommendation? |
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May 17 2013, 11:42 PM
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Now that you mentioned paint, I'm thinking of sanding it down and spray a matte clear coat over it..lol
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May 18 2013, 05:34 PM
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The AutoGlym chamois is awesome as hell though, been using it for 5 years already, still working good lol, regular wear and tear but it's still absorbing water effectively. Eneos is selling it for RM100 something, but definitely worth the investment.
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Jun 4 2013, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(kelvinftg @ Jun 4 2013, 07:18 PM) I am officially shocked at the prices of Meguiar's products in ACE Hardware. You might want to check Amazon.us for bigger shocks then.Big price gap between their products and Turtle Wax! |
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