cleaning black front facia trim?

[trufanatic]

I got some wax on the front must mustache and the fog light trim, whats the easiest way to keep these things black?

[tubebrner]

I know there is some product I saw at Walmart called Back to Black or something like that. I can't remember who makes it. I'm sure somebody knows what I'm talking about...

[BlackCherry06]

It's in a little red bottle and is great on all sorts of plastic and rubber. I use it on all the black plastic on my car. Mirrors, honeycomb grille, foglight surrounds, tailpipe surrounds and that rough black plastic along the bottom of the rocker panels. I even pour it in the window mouldings and let it run down. Keeps them black and pliable. Soaked a microfiber towel in it and wiped down the cowl at the base of the windshield. It looks new now.

A little dab on a microfiber cloth, and some light rubbing will get the wax out of the plastic. I love the stuff.

[dparm1984]

Back to Black is just a protectant (a cheap one at that). You'll need to take some warm soapy water to clean the plastic. Follow up with a better UV shield like 303 Aerospace or Vinylex on that black trim.

[nypest]

you ready for this !!!!!!! thake an eraser go over the black parts you got wax on presto chango all gone..... No joke you will be amazed and you didnt spend a dime!!! thank me latter :D

[NYXphil13]

i was actually wondering the same thing becuase i got wax on the front mustache.

[BritishGuy]

There's also a product by Turtle Wax called "ICE" which is a clear liquid and will make the black plastic shine pretty well.

You can use the product over the entire car after you've waxed it and you don't have to worry about keeping it off the black trim :)

http://di1.shopping.com/images1/pi/d8/07/6a/44823706-177x150-0-0.jpg

[wishingfora ms3]

^ that is a wax in itself and it does wonders for black trim peices.

[trufanatic]

There's also a product by Turtle Wax called "ICE" which is a clear liquid and will make the black plastic shine pretty well.

You can use the product over the entire car after you've waxed it and you don't have to worry about keeping it off the black trim :)

http://di1.shopping.com/images1/pi/d8/07/6a/44823706-177x150-0-0.jpg

can i get this at any auto store?

[NCZ13]

gah

dont use TW ice. its a waste of your money.

yes since its synthetic it doesnt affect your trim, but the protection factor isnt there.

back to black covers up the wax marks on black plastic and doesnt remove it. you could try using dawn on the black plastic trim to remove the wax, because dawn is a degreaser, and could break it down. but dont wash your car with dawn, because you will remove the oils from your paint

for a durable wax, thats good for biweekly applications try meguiars nxt2 wax. it has cleaners in it, so you cant layer it, but its a great product nonetheless.

[dp-r]

There a product called "Black Chrome" sold at most autoparts stores. It is a black bottle with a chrome label the size of a ketchup bottle. It is for black rubber mouldings and plastics. I've used it and it is OK.

[dparm1984]

You need to use something to clean the plastic. Soap is fine.

After that, put a quality PROTECTANT on it. Half of the stuff people are mentioning here just add shine, they don't block fading from UV light.

This is why I recommend stuff like 303 or Vinylex...it's like sunscreen for plastic/vinyl/leather. It is not greasy like the other products.

[NCZ13]

303 is a great product.

[dparm1984]

I should add that different protectants offer different levels of shine. You may want to test them out in an inconspicuous area first.

Vinylex is very glossy (not good for dashboards), 303 is more of a low to medium gloss. I prefer 303 because it looks more natural -- Vinylex makes it very apparent that you've got chemicals on it.

[nypest]

It sounded to me like he was asking how to remove the wax he got on the plastic trim?? These things are nice but in the end you will still get that haze of the wax residue in the crevasse of the trim. It may sound funny but use the eraser man it works..... Then shine away with any of these fine products

If I interpreted this wrong and you just looking for a trim product Adams VRT works great!!

cheers!

[NCZ13]

a good product as well is stoners trim shine. its OTC and pretty good for the price

OTC=over the counter

[trufanatic]

I know there is some product I saw at Walmart called Back to Black or something like that. I can't remember who makes it. I'm sure somebody knows what I'm talking about...

IT WORKS! thanks for the recommendation.... shit looks better than new and its not all shinly like you used some protectant...its just black...lol

THANKS, my stuff was looking reallly white there for a minute.

[pidass15]

what brand is this 303 stuff? Where can I pick some up at?

[NCZ13]

IT WORKS! thanks for the recommendation.... shit looks better than new and its not all shinly like you used some protectant...its just black...lol

THANKS, my stuff was looking reallly white there for a minute.

hey im just letting you know, the white will return after about a week or less. it doesnt remove anything. so dont be surprised when it returns

and you can get 303 right here
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-30340.html

[nypest]

lol i feel like the man in the glass room that no one can hear!!!!!!!!! YOU WANT THE WHITE SHIT GONE? GET A PINK ERASER AND SCRUB THE BLACK PLASTIC WHERE YOU GOT WAX ON IT IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER!!!!!!!! or untill the next time you wax :)

[EngulfinFlames]

There's also a product by Turtle Wax called "ICE" which is a clear liquid and will make the black plastic shine pretty well.

You can use the product over the entire car after you've waxed it and you don't have to worry about keeping it off the black trim :)

http://di1.shopping.com/images1/pi/d8/07/6a/44823706-177x150-0-0.jpg


i use it too. does a hell of a job on the black mica

[trufanatic]

hey im just letting you know, the white will return after about a week or less. it doesnt remove anything. so dont be surprised when it returns

and you can get 303 right here
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-30340.html

before using the black to black, i used some hot water and grease fighting dishwashing liquid (wax is oil based) and after about 10mins of scrubbing i used the back to black. will let you gues know when the white starts to come back.

[AD07]

lol i feel like the man in the glass room that no one can hear!!!!!!!!! YOU WANT THE WHITE SHIT GONE? GET A PINK ERASER AND SCRUB THE BLACK PLASTIC WHERE YOU GOT WAX ON IT IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER!!!!!!!! or untill the next time you wax :)

Does it have to be pink.............:rolleyes:

[mk_slayr]

hey im just letting you know, the white will return after about a week or less. it doesnt remove anything. so dont be surprised when it returns

and you can get 303 right here
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-30340.html

I used back to black but spent over an hour working it into the front mustache, side turn bezels and the small strip on the rear bumper. I spent some time and used copious amounts, a month later, the white hasn't returned....

[controlo]

IT WORKS! thanks for the recommendation.... shit looks better than new and its not all shinly like you used some protectant...its just black...lol

THANKS, my stuff was looking reallly white there for a minute.

back to black FTW!

i've used it a ton of times on black trim that got wax on it. the white stuff has never come back. from now on, try to apply the back to black before you wax your car and you're good. i really really need to wax my car. i don't know what kind of wax i'm going to go with yet... i used mothers reflections on my last car (flint mica Scion tC) and it did wonders. soo deep and wet. haha.

kudos!