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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 04:48 AM
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Wax

Is there a Good wax that doesn't leave that white residue on the cheap black plastic trim all these new cars come with?

I've taped it off, stayed 1/4" away and still manage to get at least 1 or 2 small marks every time I wax the car.
If not does anyone have any tips on removing the residue successfully?
On the old Rav I just went over it with Back in Black but those were dull anyway and once you do it you have to keep doing it.

Trying to keep these new ones looking new as long as I can.
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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 05:15 AM
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3M Prep solvent or Meguiars vinyl prep cleaner . takes it off asap..
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 05:21 AM
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3M Prep solvent or Meguiars vinyl prep cleaner . takes it off asap..
Cool
It doesn't fade the plastic at all?
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 05:27 AM
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Cool
It doesn't fade the plastic at all?
Not really no, but I go over it then with a ARMOR ALL vinyl conditioner or any type of vinyl conditioner they all work well. also makes it look real rich !

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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 05:46 AM
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I always used Turtle Wax Ice, no reside. It is no longer available up here, the Turtle Wax Ceramic also works but takes a lot of buffing. I actually switched to the Meguiars Ceramic on my Challenger, looks great and takes way less to buff. Zero residue with any of them, I even do the tires.

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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by zl1 camaro
Not really no, but I go over it then with a ARMOR ALL vinyl conditioner or any type of vinyl conditioner they all work well. also makes it look real rich !
I'm trying not to have to treat the plastics with anything. Yet. I know it's coming though.
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by olds 307 and 403
I always used Turtle Wax Ice, no reside. It is no longer available up here, the Turtle Wax Ceramic also works but takes a lot of buffing. I actually switched to the Meguiars Ceramic on my Challenger, looks great and takes way less to buff. Zero residue with any of them, I even do the tires.
I always liked Meguiars products. I have no idea why I stopped using them to be honest.
I'll check it out. Thanks
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 06:17 AM
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Amazon Amazon

Is this the one?
I think I know why I may have stopped using Meguiars, $$😃
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 06:20 AM
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I'm trying not to have to treat the plastics with anything. Yet. I know it's coming though.
Problem being is that black plastic always fades out. need grooming from time to time...
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 09:52 AM
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Problem being is that black plastic always fades out. need grooming from time to time...
In that case, try Mother's Back to Black.
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 10:14 AM
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I use MALCO Showroom Shine on my car. It's a detailer that leaves no residue, easy on and off with a deep shine.
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BangScreech4-4-2
In that case, try Mother's Back to Black.
Back in Black is good stuff
Old Aug 29, 2025 | 10:38 AM
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I use MALCO Showroom Shine on my car. It's a detailer that leaves no residue, easy on and off with a deep shine.
I'll check it out. Thanks
Old Aug 30, 2025 | 03:51 AM
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Once you have black you never go back
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 10:18 AM
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The best wax I've ever known is called harly wax and it is pure carnauba wax that doesn't leave white residue because it is what it says pure carnauba wax. I use on all my vehicles for the last 30 years
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 10:26 AM
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Here it is
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 07:04 PM
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Never heard of it. Ill check it out.
Thanks
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 07:50 PM
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If you use it once you'll love it it's the best stuff I've ever used
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 07:51 PM
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I've been using it on my $57 for the last 40 years
Old Sep 1, 2025 | 04:25 AM
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Very nice!
Old Sep 1, 2025 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikeyt
https://www.amazon.com/MEGUIARS-Hybr...91808891&psc=1

Is this the one?
I think I know why I may have stopped using Meguiars, $$😃
Yes, great stuff
Old Oct 10, 2025 | 09:49 PM
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I’m a little late to the party, but for black plastic parts that have gone grey, or Olds rubber hoses, I use Meguire’s Natural Shine protectant wipes. I’ve tried back to black and a few others.

Settled on this: https://meguiarsdirect.com/products/...iABEgJHfPD_BwE

Truthfully, I use these wipes more on my 10 year old Audi’s than the 60 year old Oldsmobiles. But the wipes work well for spiffing up the plastics on the modern European cars. For us Oldsmo-people, the wipes are also good on rubber hoses, vacuum, fuel and other rubber lines before a show to make the rubber stuff pretty. I like the precision of the wipes better than spraying & buffing. The wipes keep overspray onto metal parts to a minimum. When I spray & wipe similar stuff, I tend to spend more time correcting overspray than I would wiping visible parts with precision.

Just my $.02,
Chris
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