On my old Kodiaq, I made the mistake of putting wax on the external plastic, could never totally remove the white smear!,
Are there any recommendations for products to use on external plastic?
Much appreciated
Steve
External plastic - what is the best product?
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Well, it's not cheap at around £30 for a 156gm jar but I've used this since receiving a jar as a Birthday gift, Turtle wax ceramic and graphene paste wax.
Great thing is you can use it on anything, paint, plastic, rubber and glass and no annoying residues left behind.
So far I've done two complete cars and still have over half left.
Watch reviews on YouTube, personally I think it's a very good product, shine is great, water just runs off the car and longevity is reasonable for a wax that's so, so easy to use.
Great thing is you can use it on anything, paint, plastic, rubber and glass and no annoying residues left behind.
So far I've done two complete cars and still have over half left.
Watch reviews on YouTube, personally I think it's a very good product, shine is great, water just runs off the car and longevity is reasonable for a wax that's so, so easy to use.
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I have used surgical spirit with some success - DISCLAIMER - test on a concealed part first
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Oops, I think you you're looking for something to remove the marks?
Have you tried a light rub from a clay bar?
Or the old 'Magic sponge' this thing seems to shift everything.
Have you tried a light rub from a clay bar?
Or the old 'Magic sponge' this thing seems to shift everything.
2018 Acenta 1.2 DIG-T in Gunmetal grey.
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Bonnet lifting struts
Previous QQ 2007 1.6 petrol Acenta (102K miles)
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Bonnet lifting struts
Previous QQ 2007 1.6 petrol Acenta (102K miles)
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25% off through Turtle Wax UK, £22.50
I've just purchased another jar.
2018 Acenta 1.2 DIG-T in Gunmetal grey.
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Bonnet lifting struts
Previous QQ 2007 1.6 petrol Acenta (102K miles)
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Bonnet lifting struts
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This works for me:
AutoGlym Vinyl & Rubber Care Plastic Trim Cleaner Protector Restorer 500ml
AutoGlym Vinyl & Rubber Care Plastic Trim Cleaner Protector Restorer 500ml
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That sounds like good stuff and because it doesn't leave a nasty mess behind if you touch the wrong surface with it... I'm going to grab a bottle of that.Squashy2 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:59 pm Well, it's not cheap at around £30 for a 156gm jar but I've used this since receiving a jar as a Birthday gift, Turtle wax ceramic and graphene paste wax.
Great thing is you can use it on anything, paint, plastic, rubber and glass and no annoying residues left behind.
So far I've done two complete cars and still have over half left.
Watch reviews on YouTube, personally I think it's a very good product, shine is great, water just runs of the car and longevity is reasonable for a wax that's so, so easy to use.
Like getting polish on plastic surfaces.
Thanks Squashy
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I use shoe polish - Kiwi Parade Gloss - works a treat and much cheaper than products sold for the purpose.
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