External plastic - what is the best product?

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Steve101
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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

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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.
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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.
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I have sold to Kodiaq, looking for a suitable product for my new qasquai.
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Steve101 wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:22 pm I have sold to Kodiaq, looking for a suitable product for my new qasquai.
25% off through Turtle Wax UK, £22.50 😁
I've just purchased another jar.
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This works for me:


AutoGlym Vinyl & Rubber Care Plastic Trim Cleaner Protector Restorer 500ml :D
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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.
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.
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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