I can't find any peanut oil.... - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Ashok Arora · 3rd August 2002, 00:39

.. what else can I use to treat the trim mouldings on the exterior - walnut oil, rapeseed oil, olive oil??

Suggestions please.

Ashok
2002 Carbonblack/Caramel

JFB · 3rd August 2002, 01:46

Ashok

I suggest you forego the peanut oil altogether.

I was an advocate of using it, but I found that it just disguises the wax marks rather than removing them. Folks have reported the same result with the 303 Protectant and Armor-All.

You might try the Klasse vinyl, rubber, leather and plastic trim cleaner and protectant. I've not used it, but I see others advocating its qualities.

Peanut oil is still great ... if you're cooking Thai food.

paulalger · 3rd August 2002, 01:54

Same here...I've used the cooking/peanut oil and it just disguises the marks.

HELP!

rvacha · 3rd August 2002, 03:44

Here's what is absolutely guarenteed to work (but there is no free lunch): professional artist erasers. Some do not work (I tested five!) but two work great - Helix Professional Eraser and Staedtler Mars. A little elbow grease will be required but when you are done the "wax" is totally gone. I promise.

TCM · 3rd August 2002, 07:34

Interesting that the peanut oil has not worked for you guys. I have not noticed any wax reappearing after I clean my trim. How long before you see the wax again? Great tip rvacha.

RAREM5 · 3rd August 2002, 17:22

TC,

Peanut oil works for two or three washes. (I wash my beast way too often, but who doesn't) You start to notice wax residue start to re-appear.

TCM · 3rd August 2002, 18:34

Thanks Sang. Did you rub of any excess peanut oil and follow with plastic/rubber dressing? This is what I do and I hve not noticed any wax coming back, I just did my trim this week so I will keep an eye out for it returning.