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Old 04-07-2007   #1
 
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what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

just waxed my car and as usual its left a bit of white residue on the black door handles and door rubbing strips.just wondered what you guy's used to re black these parts.
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

some use vegetable oil i think, apparently restores moisture and suchlike.

but your talking about wax marks. im sure its been covered before, do a searchy
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using baby oil normally works for me
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

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using baby oil normally works for me
thanks for the info i'll give it a try.
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

Bumper care by autogylm. Some people have been known to use an eraser.

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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

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Bumper care by autogylm.
I'd second that
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

Ive tried Autoglyms Bumper black which lasts for about 2 weeks (less in the rain) and Meguras trim black (if thats what its called) and that lasted about 2 down pours and left its residue all over the bonnet where it had run down

I have tried cleaning the plastic with AG's Fast glass as its supposed to strip polish it didnt touch it (although im highly tempted to try it and a toothbrush to get into the grain)

the best i have found to date is Simonize (spl) Back to Black although you have to keep it off your paint work as it contains a black pigment but it has lasted 2 weeks so far and was only £4.99 a bottle

dont bother with Car plans bumper black it runs off with the rain as my mum found out after she spent 45 mins doing her KA
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

ye i have the same problem with my plastics due to my autoglym polish and will be checking out the solutions suggested above!
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

I tried baby oil and the next day it was back to normal! i wont be using it again.
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

Originally Posted by bhinderharminder View Post
using baby oil normally works for me
i went and bought some baby oil today from a shop in town.i had to ask a girl assistant where it was.she said are you a stripper.so i said what with this belly. anyway i will try the baby oil on my car at the weekend.
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

lol., use a sponge with soap on it then put babyoil or whatever on it., i use that simoniz stuff aswell., have to say the simoniz range is pretty good.,
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

Satin black paint..... No more worries ever,
Oil is good but it tends to attract lots of dirt don't you think??
i tend to use Black boot polish fairly good and waterproof too.....
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I only use the drivers door
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

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have to say the simoniz range is pretty good.,
I can't speak for every product they sell but I used some Simoniz Original Wax this weekend and I am absolutely stunned by the results. It was pissing down with rain earlier and after a couple of minutes of driving the car was spotless again. And at £4.99 a bottle it's an absolute bargain, though I've only ever seen it for sale in one shop.
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Re: what do you guy's use to re black door handles etc

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I'd second that
I'll third it (Autoglym bumper care)
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