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      09-19-2021, 09:10 AM   #1
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Back in March I picked up a MY2021 G05 x40i in Arctic Grey and XLine trim. The only thing I regret about this decision is the black plastic on the edge of the fenders.

Last weekend I decided to perform a cleanse and wax. I started with a good wash and then moved to Xymol's HD Cleanse. I had never used this particular product before. It was real easy to use and worked really well. However, I was left with some discolouration on that black plastic trim.

I am looking for any tips and tricks you all have used to remove leftovers like this from plastic.

Please share what you have that works.
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Ive read that stuff dries fast and leaves a cement like residue. Maybe fill a spray bottle with distilled water and spray it, soak and take a clean cloth and see if it comes off.
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Crazy as this may sound. Try peanut butter. It will remove wax residue so it may remove this as well.
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The black ABS plastic that is on every modern day car is a pain to keep looking fresh.

If you forget to tape off the plastic before waxing/coating or just over time it fades...

I can't really see the photo well enough to see what is going on - if it's a white residue or not, but I've used Meguiar's Hyper Dressing on the black ABS plastic to re-fresh those plastics - might want to give that a try.

I have seen from Obsessed Garage, that Matt used Meguiar's M39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner.

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