Removing polish from black vinyl trim

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Mon 31 Mar 2008 19:54
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Mazda-Man
Hi guys - I'm sure this has come up before but couldn't find anything via the forum search, so can anyone tell me how to remove some polish which has marked the black exterior vinyl trim on my wife's car? I don't know what polish was used and have tried 'Back to Black' on small area which helps but doesn't remove all traces.

Much obliged!
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 19:57
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Alby Back
Lighter fuel and a rag.
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 19:58
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - I'm a Pane
try vinegar or (my favourite) Jif lemon ! Just a little on a lint free cloth and rub in. You may find you need back to black or equivilant after if the trim has been previously coated.
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 19:59
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - JH
M
black shoe polish. Won't remove it but it will hide it and make the black vinyl look good.
JH
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 21:11
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Peter D
Always black the plastic before you polish the car. Meths and Lighter fluid will strip the lubricants form the palstic use white spirit. Regards Peter
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 21:23
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - stunorthants26
As a professional id say leave the chemicals, they shouldnt be needed.
Try a microfibre cloth with a bit of spit, has never failed me yet.
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 21:24
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Fullchat
Did someone suggest peanut butter?
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 21:27
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Blue {P}
Once yo've removed the traces just polish the trim with some Mr. Sheen and a dry cloth, it works a treat and seems to last for a while, I did my Mondeo B-Pillar trim the other day and I don't think that's been touched for years, it's looking nice now.

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Mon 31 Mar 2008 21:41
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - barchettaman
AutoGlym Bumper care.
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Mon 31 Mar 2008 22:28
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - drivewell
>> M
black shoe polish. Won't remove it but it will hide it and make the black
vinyl look good.
JH

And when SWMBO brushes against it with her white / cream coat?

You're in big trouble, boy!
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Tue 1 Apr 2008 11:33
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - AR-CoolC
Just use a normal rubber pencil eraser. This will remove the chalky residue no problem.

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Tue 1 Apr 2008 17:29
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - trevthebev
I once used peanut tter on black bumpers and it gave a good shine. However, I don't think it was worth it as it made quite a mess when polishing off. I think it gave a good shine due to the oil contained in the jar.
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Tue 1 Apr 2008 17:55
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Tron
1/04?

Don't use crunchie but just smooth peanut butter as you may scratch the paintwork ;)

Boot polish does work though - old valet/chauffeurs trick that one.

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Tue 1 Apr 2008 19:54
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - JH
true, but if you rub well it seems to clean the surface and leave nothing to wipe off :-)

JH
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Mon 7 Apr 2008 11:40
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Mazda-Man
Thanks very much for the replies guys - I haven't got round to it yet but will let you know how I get on :)
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Wed 9 Apr 2008 15:48
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Mazda-Man
Well I tried the microfibre cloth with white spirit today and got most of the wax residue off albeit using quite a lot of elbow grease. The slightly grained surface of the black trim strips didn't help matters any so I might try a soft brush to remove the last remnants then think about restoring the black colour.

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Wed 9 Apr 2008 17:15
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Marc
I second Autoglym Bumper Care - IIRC it specifically mentions this purpose on the label.

Bit pricey but it will last for years plus it doesn't rinse off at the first sight of rain like other "Bumper & trim waxes"

Be careful using any sort of solvents - you may bleach the black plastic.

Edited by Marc on 09/04/2008 at 17:16

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Wed 9 Apr 2008 18:44
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Fullchat
Toothbrush. Ideal for scrubbing little areas and getting residue polish out of little crevices along plastics and rubber.

As long as its not your own! :-)

Edited by Fullchat on 09/04/2008 at 18:44

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Thu 10 Apr 2008 13:24
Removing polish from black vinyl trim - Mazda-Man
LOL - Don't worry I'll use the wife's, it's her car after all :)
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