How To Get Rid Of Wax On Black Rubber Moldings

Turbo_Boss · 29-05-2003, 20:45

I wax/simoniz my Skoda L& K and now I can not remove the wax of the black rubber moldings on the doors and bumpers.

Do any body has the same problem??? How can I clean this mess

THX,

Isaac

***ncarring*** · 29-05-2003, 20:51

Here in the UK you can buy preparations to restore the black-ness. We have products called variously Bumper Black, Cockpit Shine, and Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl Protection (not sure about the last one). The first two are basically black oily preparations that you wipe on and polish with a cloth. Not used the Autoglym stuff but there was a similar thread on here a little while ago which described it as a green gel. Maybe you can get a similar product where you are.

Edited to say the Autoglym product is called Bumper Care - as posted by FabiaTdi.

FabiaTDi · 29-05-2003, 20:51

Best thing I find for this is Autoglym Bumper Care gel.

It removes all polish traces and brings back the original finish to the black trim.
It also leaves a water repellent protective surface, so water just beads and runs of it.

edited: looks like Nick got there first!

KLB · 29-05-2003, 21:10

If you can't obtain any of the products described above, you could try rubbing the mouldings with a rag moistened with good old-fashioned methylated spirits (maybe called industrial alcohol or wood naphtha where you are). This should remove any wax on them.

**mannyo** · 30-05-2003, 08:28

I find "back to black" from simoniz works well, run out of it the other week and tried a generic silicone based spray, this proved equally effective.

**TaviaRS** · 30-05-2003, 08:37

Or if you are a cheapskate and want a good finish:

Buy a tin of black shoe polish
Heat so that the polish melts
Rub in well with either a rag or an old toothbrush

Has the benefit of not only turning the strips black again, but it waxes them as well

**TaviaRS** · 30-05-2003, 08:39

Oh and silicone preparations are not ideal, they react with sunlight and the bits you've applied them to go white. Doh, back to square one!

devonutopia · 30-05-2003, 08:49

That autoglym rubber protector does exist, but I have no "black bits" on my car, apart from the tyres to worry about... Simoniz back to black is also good, but the bottle in the garage is running low now, and I now have some turtle wax equivalent stuff

Dmac1969vRS · 30-05-2003, 14:01

Devon
I think the product that Nick was referring to is 'Vinyl and rubber care' by Autoglym , its what i use on my black trim and dash ect to keep it shiny , its less messy than the Bumper Care gel.

***ColinD*** · 30-05-2003, 14:25

Buy a tin of black shoe polish
Heat so that the polish melts
Rub in well with either a rag or an old toothbrush

Oh I recall doing this quite alot for boot polishing. Used to pop it on the aga to heat it up, then left home at college had to improvise...so a few seconds later I had the zippo with polish on two cassette cases...bargin nice and soft and oh **** polish on fire...oh **** **** flaming polish on the floor, on the desk...omfg. Still you live and learn, improvisation has it's benefits and drawbacks.

Boots came up well though afterwards

TabsTaxi · 30-05-2003, 20:02

Johnsons Baby Oil is good as well - smells nice and has other uses as well.........

britney · 30-05-2003, 20:37

Good old Waxoyl is pretty good, & it also stops your rubber trims rusting away!!!! ;-)

Turbo_Boss · 31-05-2003, 01:12

Hey people, thank you for your help.

My question now is is those product are going to clean the white marks or are going to hide the marks.

THX,

Your Turbo Boss

***ncarring*** · 31-05-2003, 09:46

Quote:

Originally posted by britney in this post
Good old Waxoyl is pretty good, & it also stops your rubber trims rusting away!!!! ;-)

Hmmm - thinks... I wonder if WD40 ....?

Turbo_Boss · 31-05-2003, 22:13

I clean the rubber moldings using MOTHERS Tag & Bug remover with a ToothBrush. The wax goes away very easy.

Then, I put MOTHERS Back to Black to keep a nice look.

Thank you for your help and hope this info help you too.

Isaac

Quinten · 01-06-2003, 19:52

For a second I thought you said that you used your Mothers Toothbrush for it

fen_l&k · 01-06-2003, 23:35

Mother's sounds like a bit of a 'gangsta' product to me!!

Howard

Huck · 05-06-2003, 23:25

carcare connoiseurs around the world swear by one thing...................................

peanut butter. no bs.

Stuart_J · 06-06-2003, 05:47

If you happen to be a Swissol adict like me try the tyre dressing called pneau works a treat

Stuart

Turbo_Boss · 06-06-2003, 19:14

Quote:

Originally posted by fen_l&k in this post
[b]Mother's sounds like a bit of a 'gangsta' product to me!!

Well I pay for the Mothers product Bug & Tar remover US$ 7.oo
and for the Mothers Back to Black US$ 10.oo

Maybe you can get the same products in another inexpensive brand.

Isaac

Kentish · 08-06-2003, 18:31

Quote:

Originally posted by Dmac1969vRS in this post
Devon
I think the product that Nick was referring to is 'Vinyl and rubber care' by Autoglym , its what i use on my black trim and dash ect to keep it shiny , its less messy than the Bumper Care gel.

I use the VW Quantum Interior Trim cleaner for my dash. It leaves a nice semi gloss finish, and also leaves the car smelling new as well. Just be sure your happy with the end result on your steering wheel as it can be a bit slippy, but easily wipes off with a wet cloth.

Cheers

***DGW*** · 08-06-2003, 18:53

AUTOGLYM Fast Glass really does remove polish stains on paintwork and plastics, while AUTOGLYM Car Glass Polish is the best product I have found yet for removing silicone polish deposits on car windscreens.

Kentish · 08-06-2003, 20:04

Of course, if you use a wax that can go on wet, then add it to the shampoo for wash n wax without any white mess. I use Mer like this all the time and have a perfectly waxed and shiny car without ever any white patches.

Cheers

29-05-2003, 20:45	#1
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 324 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	How To Get Rid Of Wax On Black Rubber Moldings I wax/simoniz my Skoda L& K and now I can not remove the wax of the black rubber moldings on the doors and bumpers. Do any body has the same problem??? How can I clean this mess THX, Isaac

29-05-2003, 20:51	#2
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,950 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	Here in the UK you can buy preparations to restore the black-ness. We have products called variously Bumper Black, Cockpit Shine, and Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl Protection (not sure about the last one). The first two are basically black oily preparations that you wipe on and polish with a cloth. Not used the Autoglym stuff but there was a similar thread on here a little while ago which described it as a green gel. Maybe you can get a similar product where you are. Edited to say the Autoglym product is called Bumper Care - as posted by FabiaTdi. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR Last edited by ncarring; 29-05-2003 at 20:53.

29-05-2003, 20:51	#3
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best thing I find for this is Autoglym Bumper Care gel. It removes all polish traces and brings back the original finish to the black trim. It also leaves a water repellent protective surface, so water just beads and runs of it. edited: looks like Nick got there first! __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI Last edited by FabiaTDi; 29-05-2003 at 20:53.

29-05-2003, 21:10	#4
KLB Discordian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice Posts: 1,962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you can't obtain any of the products described above, you could try rubbing the mouldings with a rag moistened with good old-fashioned methylated spirits (maybe called industrial alcohol or wood naphtha where you are). This should remove any wax on them. __________________ Mike

30-05-2003, 08:28	#5
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,443 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	I find "back to black" from simoniz works well, run out of it the other week and tried a generic silicone based spray, this proved equally effective. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

30-05-2003, 08:37	#6
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Or if you are a cheapskate and want a good finish: Buy a tin of black shoe polish Heat so that the polish melts Rub in well with either a rag or an old toothbrush Has the benefit of not only turning the strips black again, but it waxes them as well __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

30-05-2003, 08:39	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Oh and silicone preparations are not ideal, they react with sunlight and the bits you've applied them to go white. Doh, back to square one! __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

30-05-2003, 08:49	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,084 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 347 Times in 290 Posts	That autoglym rubber protector does exist, but I have no "black bits" on my car, apart from the tyres to worry about... Simoniz back to black is also good, but the bottle in the garage is running low now, and I now have some turtle wax equivalent stuff __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

30-05-2003, 14:01	#9
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Devon I think the product that Nick was referring to is 'Vinyl and rubber care' by Autoglym , its what i use on my black trim and dash ect to keep it shiny , its less messy than the Bumper Care gel.

30-05-2003, 14:25	#10
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,282 Images: 3 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 78 Posts	Buy a tin of black shoe polish Heat so that the polish melts Rub in well with either a rag or an old toothbrush Oh I recall doing this quite alot for boot polishing. Used to pop it on the aga to heat it up, then left home at college had to improvise...so a few seconds later I had the zippo with polish on two cassette cases...bargin nice and soft and oh ** polish on fire...oh flaming polish on the floor, on the desk...omfg. Still you live and learn, improvisation has it's benefits and drawbacks. Boots came up well though afterwards __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale £2500 Going to Dealers on the 29th... www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.**

30-05-2003, 20:02	#11
TabsTaxi Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northampton Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Johnsons Baby Oil is good as well - smells nice and has other uses as well.........

30-05-2003, 20:37	#12
britney Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good old Waxoyl is pretty good, & it also stops your rubber trims rusting away!!!! ;-) __________________ Come on you Super Rams!

31-05-2003, 01:12	#13
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 324 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Hey people, thank you for your help. My question now is is those product are going to clean the white marks or are going to hide the marks. THX, Your Turbo Boss

31-05-2003, 22:13	#15
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 324 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	I find the SOLUTION I clean the rubber moldings using MOTHERS Tag & Bug remover with a ToothBrush. The wax goes away very easy. Then, I put MOTHERS Back to Black to keep a nice look. Thank you for your help and hope this info help you too. Isaac

01-06-2003, 19:52	#16
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,031 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	For a second I thought you said that you used your Mothers Toothbrush for it __________________ Awooga!!!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Vrs - Estate Or Hatch	cra	General Car Chat	33	22-08-2003 18:16

01-06-2003, 23:35	#17
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mother's sounds like a bit of a 'gangsta' product to me!! Howard

05-06-2003, 23:25	#18
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	carcare connoiseurs around the world swear by one thing................................... peanut butter. no bs. __________________ Huck B.

06-06-2003, 05:47	#19
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,678 Thanks: 39 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts	If you happen to be a Swissol adict like me try the tyre dressing called pneau works a treat Stuart __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

08-06-2003, 18:53	#22
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	AUTOGLYM Fast Glass really does remove polish stains on paintwork and plastics, while AUTOGLYM Car Glass Polish is the best product I have found yet for removing silicone polish deposits on car windscreens. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

08-06-2003, 20:04	#23
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Of course, if you use a wax that can go on wet, then add it to the shampoo for wash n wax without any white mess. I use Mer like this all the time and have a perfectly waxed and shiny car without ever any white patches. Cheers __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

How To Get Rid Of Wax On Black Rubber Moldings

How To Get Rid Of Wax On Black Rubber Moldings

Similar Threads