How to clean polish stain on black plastic ? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

ColinM · 5th September 2003, 21:59

I was a little sloppy with some white paint polish and got some on the plastic bumper trim inserts while I was polishing my M5. I have tried to remove it with Meguiars Trim Detailer but it is still there can anyone suggest anything else to try ?

TCM · 5th September 2003, 22:03

Try scrubbing all of the trim with peanut oil and a toothbrush. The brush works into the crevices and indentations and the peanut oil seems to remove most of the wax. After applying, wipe down/buff off with a soft towel. Hope this helps.

JFB · 5th September 2003, 22:18

Many of us have tried the peanut oil or peanut butter trick. It will cover up the problem and it makes the trim look shiny, for a while -- but it does not actually remove the wax residue.

See this thread in which Greg (detailer extraordinaire) describes 3M's "Adhesive, Tar and Wax Remover" (pn #03607).

doug · 5th September 2003, 23:04

Yeah, I too can vouch for the 3M stuff. Works great, and can be found at Walmarts just like Greg stated. Griot's also has it if you don't have a Walmarts anywhere close.

ColinM · 5th September 2003, 23:59

After reading Gregs thread the 3M stuff sounds perfect.

> Griot's also has it if you don't have a Walmarts anywhere close.

Unfortunately the nearest Walmarts or Griot's is 3000 miles away because I live in Scotland. After searching Google it seems that 3M UK do not sell that product so I am screwed.

You guys get all the good stuff.

doug · 6th September 2003, 00:56

Isn't Griot's just a mouse-click away? Besides, you guys in the UK should be able to get the stuff there-- check out this link

ColinM · 6th September 2003, 12:03

Griot's won't send highly flammable liquids via air, wimps. However "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" sounds like the same thing, thanks for finding that.

capup · 6th September 2003, 20:30

Griot's sells a trim touch-up or redo product. It looks and applies like liquid shoe polish. The applicator is perfect size for our tim pieces and it last thru many washings. It's not a "armoral" type dressing. I just did the same thing while polishing my car. I used the 3M adhesive remover first and wasn't satisfied with the result. I used the trim redo stuff and it looks like new.

FastFwd · 7th September 2003, 07:24

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Originally posted by ColinM
[BUnfortunately the nearest Walmarts or Griot's is 3000 miles away because I live in Scotland. After searching Google it seems that 3M UK do not sell that product so I am screwed.

You guys get all the good stuff. [/b]

Yeah, but just try to get some delicious haggis at our local McDonalds! Lots of luck.

By the way, I saw a sign at the local Mickey D's, encouraging visitors to become employees. It read "At MacDonalds, people are our most important ingredient."
I pointed out this was perhaps not the best phrasing for an establishment that specialized in hamburgers, but of course the 19-year-old manager merely looked confused.
However, the sign was missing the next time I visited.

Best,
Bert