Marcr1 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi, I recently bought a Fiesta S1600 and when the garage were preparing it they got all polish on the black trim along the roof (Ie the runners for a roof rack) and now there are loads of white blemishes. I have used some turtle wax back to black to remove them but when it rains it just washes right off. Does anyone know what the best back to black is? Thanks in Advance Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordieashx Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 May sound a bit odd but smooth peanut butter! I had the same problem on my mk6.5 and one of the guys on here recommended it. It really does the trick and it lasts! :) Check it up on YouTube, you use it kind of like a wax on wax off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Black shoe polish works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Okay thanks guys :D. I'll give the Peanut butter idea a go! **Excuse me whilst I raid the fridge**. I'll let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordieashx Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just make sure you don't put the left over peanut butter back in the fridge! Hope you like the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzrahog Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Autoglym Fast Glass is brilliant for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Just make sure you don't put the left over peanut butter back in the fridge! Hope you like the results! Fordieshx - The peanut butter worked great! thanks for the tip, I have to be fair I did doubt the peanut power but its better than any off the shelf product :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 While nut-based products (I personally use ground nut oil but peanut butter is also good) are great it's important not simply to cover the problem up. The plastic should be scrubbed with an all purpose cleaner first and then blackened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordieashx Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Fordieshx - The peanut butter worked great! thanks for the tip, I have to be fair I did doubt the peanut power but its better than any off the shelf product :) Welcome! Don't worry i was the same when i was first told about it, now i don't doubt it at all. I think my neighbours just wonder what on earth im using on the car when they can smell it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM46 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I've just invested in some Gtechniq C4 permanent trim restorer. I've not had chance to use it yet but the videos iv'e seen are pretty good and it's supposed to last for a couple of years. Downside is it's not cheap. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 i was given some Gtechniq C4 by my neighbour , he gave me a pop bottle full , i use a small paint brush to apply it , it is fantastic stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazgreen Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I've just invested in some Gtechniq C4 permanent trim restorer. I've not had chance to use it yet but the videos iv'e seen are pretty good and it's supposed to last for a couple of years. Downside is it's not cheap. Graham He GAVE you a pop bottle full ?! Wow! thats some generous neighbour. I may have to move in on the other side, :) my Fiesta Mk V trims are dull grey, and even the old peanut butter didnt work :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy321 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 A pencil eraser gets rid of the white marks, while I use AG Bumper care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Methelated spirits applied to a cloth and abit of elbow grease brings all the trims up brilliantly and gets rid of the wax residue and doesnt damage the paintwork although it is advisable to give the paintwork next to the trims you've cleaned a wipe with a damp cloth :). This doesnt just cover the wax marks it removes them altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.jsutton Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Wickes plumbers silicone lubricant, not permanent by any meens but brings up black trims / tyres a treat when applied with a cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Peanut butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.jsutton Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Feel sorry for all those people with nut allergies who happen to touch your car. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Can't use it on mine- the dogs would be constantly licking it. :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustymiller Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Smooth or crunchy ? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Smooth is better for the car but the dogs prefer crunchy. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I end up with cats licking my plastics every time I use peanut butter >.< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Lmao! Pencil rubber is definitely the way forward, it works so well! Or even heating the plastic lightly with a hair dryer works pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C-Max Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Peanut butter is good for removing polish stains. Gtechniq C4 is very good and long-lasting. Nanolex Trim Rejuvenator is also well-regarded. I have just got some Concours Car Care Replenish to try now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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