Residue on black plastic

davidRos · 09-19-2021, 09:10 AM

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.

GREENPUS · 09-19-2021, 04:34 PM

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.

denaliman · 09-19-2021, 07:42 PM

Crazy as this may sound. Try peanut butter. It will remove wax residue so it may remove this as well.

ewizzle · 09-21-2021, 05:39 PM

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.

Obsessed Garage - Meguiar's M39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner

09-19-2021, 09:10 AM	#1
davidRos David R 81 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 x40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	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. Attached Images
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GREENPUS First Lieutenant 164 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5C Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: The land of OZ iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 2024 Tundra 4x4 TRD 2019 M5 Competition 2021 X6 xDrive40i M Sport 2018 Toyota RAV4 AWD
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denaliman Major 495 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X6M Competition Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 X6M [0.00]	Crazy as this may sound. Try peanut butter. It will remove wax residue so it may remove this as well. __________________ _____________________________________ 2021 X6M Competition, 2021 Audi SQ5 Technik, 2013 Audi S4
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ewizzle Enlisted Member 35 Rep 45 Posts Drives: '22 X5 45e & '22 JLU 4xe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	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. Obsessed Garage - Meguiar's M39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner
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