What do you use to clean the black trim of the CX-5?

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ekcooper

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Mazda, CX-5 Grand Touring

• Jan 17, 2013

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I've not had a car with this much black trim. Do y'all use an Armor All product? Or, something else?

 

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popeyecahn

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Ex CX5 Owner

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'23 3 PRM HB MT

• Jan 17, 2013

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On my '05 Elantra I used that and it works well though after awhile it'll begin to look faded. The main issue will be in keeping it as free of wax residue as possible (gah)

 

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ta240

• Jan 17, 2013

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Wolfgang trim sealant. Stones trim shine. 303 aerospace protectant.

The wolfgang stuff is expensive but looks good and holds up pretty well. The stoners looks great but is spray on so hard to keep just on the trim. The 303 doesnt hold up as well in the rain but protects well

 

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SayNoToPistons

Wheels, not rims...

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CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'

• Jan 18, 2013

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^ This. I find 303 to hold up just as good as Wolfgang in the elements. It is the matte look of the 303 that is deceiving. It is recommended that 303 is applied then buffed off once cured. Leaving it on will generate a slightly shiny finish (not my thing), and when it rains, drips will form.

I do hate the smell of 303 when it is exposed to heat (interior).

 

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sxa

'23 CX-9 CE, '14 CX-5 Touring FWD, '16 CX-3 GT FWD

• Jan 18, 2013

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Might try Meguiars. I typically just use Armor All but if I buy a new car I might go for something better and I hear Meguiars is pretty good.

 

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ReManG

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2013 Mazda CX-5 FWD Touring-Tech Package

• Jan 18, 2013

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I have been having good results with the Turtle Wax Ice spray wax.

 

paris1

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23 CX-5 Premium

• Jan 18, 2013

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popeyecahn said:

The main issue will be in keeping it as free of wax residue as possible (gah)

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Boy, ain't that the truth! I was a little careless in giving my CX-5 its first (paste) wax job a month or so ago and had a heluva time removing residue from the black trim after it cured a week or so later. Ended up using Turtle Wax Black Chrome to hide what remained in a couple of spots. Be careful y'all!

 

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dad of jon

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cx-5 se-l 2.2D

• Jan 18, 2013

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I'll be using this...

http://www.carplan.co.uk/index.cfm?product=100

really good i've used it on blackend door pillars roof rails and it also works wonders on my black shoes!!!

 

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ekcooper

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Mazda, CX-5 Grand Touring

• Jan 18, 2013

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Thanks everyone for the feedback! I'll look around for those products everyone mentioned. Take care!!!

 

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SayNoToPistons

Wheels, not rims...

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CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'

• Jan 18, 2013

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For those that use sealants/waxes that stain plastic moldings; try to mask off the moldings prior to applying sealants/waxes on the paint...