Removing wax from black trim

[Blatto]

Took my car for it's first service a few days ago. I specificially asked them not to clean the car as I prefer to do it myself (had a bad experience at at a Toyota dealership many years ago, left the pristine paintwork full of swirly scratches which they denied). Unfortunately they cleaned my Fiesta anyway, the paintwork looks fine but they have left wax all over my black trim.

Anyone know of the best way of removing this. I have tried Autoglym fastglass as suggested on their website but it hasn't made  any noticeable difference. It looks like it's working when  you put it on and it's still wet but when it dries off there's little difference. 

I've tried washing it a few times with car shampoo and using an old toothbrush but no change.  I know I could probably complain and ask them to sort it out but I haven't really got the time to faff around taking car back etc....

[Ryan_Tango]

I just use a damp microfiber and elbow grease

[CyprusPluto]

There are a few specialist products for this such as McKee's 37 Wax remover, Griots Garage dried-on wax remover, Blackfire All-in-one cleaner, Mr Clean Magic Eraser. I've also heard that smooth peanut butter or a simple pink eraser can be useful with a bit of elbow grease. I personally have never used any of them. You can also buy Black Trim wax from CarPlan - I have used that and it is quite good

If no one on here is able tell you which one is best, I'm sure someone on detailing World would be able to advise. They're the masters of this type of thing and have advise me a number of times in the past

[jbell]

Pencil eraser and elbow grease. Poorboy's trim restorer to finish. 

Not going to lie, it's a lot of work.  Getting wax on black trim is a mistake I've made once and will never make again after how much effort it took to remove. 

[Ratters]

Pencil eraser or magic eraser (gently) & time & patience.

Solution Finish is awesome stuff too & gets things nice & black 

[MJNewton]

Magic Eraser's really do live up to their name so I'd second (third?) that recommendation.

Also, an appropriate solvent ought to help - perhaps tar remover which ought to be formulated to be safe on plastics? (Do check the bottle)

[Blatto]

Ok thanks for replies, I put a fair bit of elbow grease in with a microfibre and the soft toothbrush already, will have a go at some of the other suggestions.

 

[Bobr]

Try one of the alcohol soaked wipes for cleaning glasses.

[Blatto]

I can confirm a pencil eraser (rubber) does indeed work, leaves a bit of rubber residue but that wipes off with a damp cloth.

Thanks for the other suggestions though, maybe they work as well.