CX-5 Trim Appearance Issue...Any solutions?

[Kopfjager]

I was wondering if anyone has had this happen or has any idea what causes this. I have tried conventional methods to clean, to no avail. Thanks.

 

[Gaspar]

Some plastic/rubber protectant should clear that up.

 

[Kopfjager]

Thanks, I hope so. After doing a little reading up on the horrors of touch-free car washes, I am kind of expecting the worst, though.

 

[hal2]

Vinegar/water mixture? Yes, it's safe.

 

[BWJ]

I was wondering if anyone has had this happen or has any idea what causes this. I have tried conventional methods to clean, to no avail. Thanks.

Use this to restore and keep like new. https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-ultimate-black-plastic-restorer-g15812-12-oz

 

[hal2]

While the above item might work well, I don't think it will actually 'restore' anything, even it's own advertising says "Makes non-painted exterior trim and plastic look like new with extended durability that lasts for weeks" - hence it's still just (only weeks?) a temporary refinishing product.

Maybe a gentle polish like Meguiar's ultimate polish?

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[Conrad 16.5]

As Hal2 stated, I've found that this wax will remove stuff like that. I had used a different wax previously and it left marks on some of the vehicle's plastic trim. This wax removed the marks and left a nice fininsh.

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YMMV

 

[aznbala]

What happened?

 

[hal2]

As Hal2 stated, I've found that this wax will remove stuff like that. I had used a different wax previously and it left marks on some of the vehicle's plastic trim. This wax removed the marks and left a nice fininsh.

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YMMV

I was actually thinking one of these. Keep in mind, start with the more gentle polish before trying the compound. Actually though, I was thinking for the piano black, which I don't think your 2017 has, so yes, maybe the aforementioned wax. But if it is surface cleanable then the polish might still help, 'dunno

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[Kopfjager]

Thanks for all of the replies. It appears that a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser did the trick...Those things are amazing! I'm going to follow it up with some shine/protectant.