Can't get wax off of the plastic trim...
09-22-2011, 06:16 AM
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I will post a pic of my bottle here in an hour or so when I get back to house. I was drinking one day and decided to try it. It's UV protected so even when the spray dies down after a few washes, it still doesn't have a horrible fade look...
Some times drinking and and phukn with stuff does work
Some times drinking and and phukn with stuff does work
09-22-2011, 06:18 AM
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If you're really concerned about getting them to look new again, you could take them off and scrub them with paint thinner, then repaint them. It would give you a chance to clean where the fender meets the body too.
09-22-2011, 10:17 AM
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Ok well my can of WD-40 apparently has 0.25 ounces left in it so I gave it a test run on the antenna trim and my rock sliders/steps.
The eraser works... but I have no desire to spend 8 hours going over the entire car with an eraser if I can just WD-40 it or gasoline it off.
Little side note, is WD-40 totally safe for use on the paint? Like will prolonged exposure damage anything? Their website seemed pretty confident it was ok to use on paint.
The eraser works... but I have no desire to spend 8 hours going over the entire car with an eraser if I can just WD-40 it or gasoline it off.
Little side note, is WD-40 totally safe for use on the paint? Like will prolonged exposure damage anything? Their website seemed pretty confident it was ok to use on paint.
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09-22-2011, 10:38 AM
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I wouldn't think it would hurt the paint (but I'm not a chemical engineer by trade) I wouldn't leave it on there too long though just long enought to get the job done then wash the area with soap and water (maybe like Dawn to get the grease off). I've never had an issue will gas or WD-40 screwing up my paint. I would think the clear coat would handle it fine.
09-22-2011, 10:50 AM
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I wouldn't think it would hurt the paint (but I'm not a chemical engineer by trade) I wouldn't leave it on there too long though just long enought to get the job done then wash the area with soap and water (maybe like Dawn to get the grease off). I've never had an issue will gas or WD-40 screwing up my paint. I would think the clear coat would handle it fine.
09-22-2011, 11:36 AM
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Dawn is a good degreaser but its harsh on auto paint. Clothes detergent is also harsh. I wouldn't make a habit of it, if you're obsessed with extending your new-car shine. Why not use Zip or another car wash soap? It should act as a degreaser too.
09-22-2011, 11:38 AM
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Dawn is a good degreaser but its harsh on auto paint. Clothes detergent is also harsh. I wouldn't make a habit of it, if you're obsessed with extending your new-car shine. Why not use Zip or another car wash soap? It should act as a degreaser too.
09-22-2011, 11:58 AM
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