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How to get polish off plastics
« on: June 04, 2012, 12:29:11 pm »
We've had SWMBO's new car for a few days now and with the recent rain whatever the dealer put on the plastics has come off to reveal a healthy amount of polish residue on them.

So my questions is, what is the best stuff to get this off with?? Also I normally use AG bumper care on the GTI to keep the plastic looking good but I find it a bit messy and gunky and was wondering what else I could use as an alternative??
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Re: How to get polish off plastics
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2012, 12:31:14 pm »
G101?

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Re: How to get polish off plastics
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 01:46:27 pm »
I hate AG bumper care.

I normally use some kind of APC and a stiff brush - my preferred is Meg's Triple Duty brush. Others swear on a pencil eraser.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: How to get polish off plastics
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2012, 07:13:34 pm »
I usually use AG Vinyl and Rubber Care sprayed onto a cloth and wiped on , or Meguiars Tech Protectorant. I dont know if it would remove polish but its miles better than the green gooey Bumper Care , Ive never used that for years - far too messy!
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Re: How to get polish off plastics
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2012, 07:30:55 pm »
Cheers guys, going through the detailing sites now as my halfruads don't seem to keep stock of anything

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Re: How to get polish off plastics
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2012, 01:40:53 am »
We've had SWMBO's new car for a few days now and with the recent rain whatever the dealer put on the plastics has come off to reveal a healthy amount of polish residue on them.

So my questions is, what is the best stuff to get this off with?? Also I normally use AG bumper care on the GTI to keep the plastic looking good but I find it a bit messy and gunky and was wondering what else I could use as an alternative??

something that has worked in the past for me, was using window cleaner and toothbrush on the plastic.

Once cleaned off, I use luke warm Linseed oil on the plastic. Keeps black for months. Always gives the nice wet sheen too.