| It is quite common for plastics and trim to become | | | | be used to agitate the area, this is very important as |
| contaminated with polish or wax residue from | | | | the bristles of the brush help to effectively lift the |
| surrounding paintwork if they have not been protected. | | | | residue from the grain of the trim whereas simply |
| This residue gets into the grain and if left to dry will | | | | wiping it over with a towel after applying the cleaner |
| leave unsightly white marks all over the trim that can | | | | will not. |
| be awkward to remove and let down the overall look | | | | Once sufficiently agitated, the area should be wiped |
| of a freshly polished and waxed vehicle. | | | | over with a damp micro fibre towel to remove the |
| Ideally, it is best to prevent this contamination from | | | | loose residue. Depending on the severity of the |
| occurring in the first place by protecting the trim with a | | | | contamination you may need to repeat the process in |
| suitable masking tape, or by simply being more careful | | | | order to fully remove any stubborn residue. |
| with the application and working of polish & wax | | | | After cleaning, the area should be dried off and then |
| products. | | | | treated with a suitable plastic/trim dressing product. |
| The contamination can be removed with a little effort | | | | This restores the area making it look like new again |
| and the right products however. The most effective | | | | and also helps to protect it from the weather and any |
| product to use to lift off the residue is a diluted all | | | | other possible future contamination. The dressing |
| purpose cleaner. You can use a designated plastic/trim | | | | should be applied via a sponge or micro fibre applicator |
| cleaning product but it may struggle to fully remove the | | | | pad and spread evenly over the surface ensuring all |
| residue whereas an all purpose cleaner will effectively | | | | areas are treated. The area should then be buffed |
| cut through the residue whatever polish or wax | | | | over with a clean, dry micro fibre towel to remove any |
| product may have left it. | | | | excess product and give it a uniform, natural looking |
| Working in a cool shaded area the affected area | | | | finish. |
| should first be pretreated with the cleaner and left to | | | | To Find Out How to Properly Clean, Polish and Protect |
| dwell to allow it to sufficiently soak into and soften the | | | | Your Car and For More Information to Help You With |
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