Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:50:32 +0800 From: Ellis <ellislaunopsam.com> Subject: Re: Cleaning Black Trim
I tried WD40, it works. Daniel Figueras-Ljung wrote: > The solution? > > I had the same problem. I tried several products from Turtle Wax and others, but > none worked. Then, by accident, I stumbled on the closest thing to a miracle > cure. Furniture polish. Yes, I know it seems crazy, but its the best I've ever > tried. I use a brand called MP 52, sold here in Sweden, it also works wonders > for bumpers, interior and rearview mirrors. Now I enjoy black, shiny plastic and > rubber. Just put some on a rag or old sock and apply. > > System Administrator wrote: > > > I purchased my car ('94 9000 CSE) used from a person who took wonderful care > > of it mechanically. BUT didn't take the best care of the outside. It > > appears that he waxed it a couple of times but that's about it. No rust or > > anything mind you just two days' worth of rubbing, buffing and polishing on > > my part to get it to where I want it. > > > > The problem is that there is old wax embedded in the black trim parts and I > > can not get it out. I have tried Mequires plastic & rubber cleaner #39 and > > it worked a little but not completely. > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > Thanks...Mike