how to remove wax from rubber and trim

cappy78 · 11-11-2006, 02:20 AM

I got wax on the rubber seals and black trim around the doors. Now they are a little dull, and the rubber has white marks on it that just won't rub out. What product(s) do you guys recommend to remove the wax and brighten up the balck trim. Sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any results. Mabe add it to the detailing list.
Thanks all.

calvino · 11-11-2006, 03:33 AM

I had the same problem here the ONLY product that works and trust me on this one ( I have try them all ) is Mothers Back To Black period. is great for all sorts of exterior hardware in all colors-bumpers, molding, louvers, window trim, vents, seals, skirts, door handles, wiper arms-anything that's plastic, rubber or vinyl

you can found it in any auto store or wall-mart for under $6 easy to use just put a little on a 100% cotton tower ( I allways use some old sock) and that' it good luck !

Josh49 · 11-11-2006, 09:01 AM

A co-worker (and car enthusiast) with a Mini says that peanut butter works well for this.. I've been wanting to test this for a while now..

dmboone25 · 11-11-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

A co-worker (and car enthusiast) with a Mini says that peanut butter works well for this.. I've been wanting to test this for a while now..

Lol--peanut butter? That is hilarious, but I guess if it works....

picus · 11-11-2006, 01:30 PM

Peanut butter does work, it re-hydrates the trim. Alcohol and water mixed 50/50 also works by actually cleaning the wax/sealant from the trim. A good solution for the future would be to use a wax/sealant that doesn't stain trim - it saves me a lot of time.

11-11-2006, 02:20 AM	#1
cappy78 New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: '06 BMW 325i E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: scranton, pa iTrader: (0)	how to remove wax from rubber and trim I got wax on the rubber seals and black trim around the doors. Now they are a little dull, and the rubber has white marks on it that just won't rub out. What product(s) do you guys recommend to remove the wax and brighten up the balck trim. Sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any results. Mabe add it to the detailing list. Thanks all.
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 324 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	I had the same problem here the ONLY product that works and trust me on this one ( I have try them all ) is Mothers Back To Black period. is great for all sorts of exterior hardware in all colors-bumpers, molding, louvers, window trim, vents, seals, skirts, door handles, wiper arms-anything that's plastic, rubber or vinyl you can found it in any auto store or wall-mart for under $6 easy to use just put a little on a 100% cotton tower ( I allways use some old sock) and that' it good luck ! __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	A co-worker (and car enthusiast) with a Mini says that peanut butter works well for this.. I've been wanting to test this for a while now.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Peanut butter does work, it re-hydrates the trim. Alcohol and water mixed 50/50 also works by actually cleaning the wax/sealant from the trim. A good solution for the future would be to use a wax/sealant that doesn't stain trim - it saves me a lot of time.
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