Removing Dried Polish From Plastic

stuart j · 2nd September 2012, 18:44

I know this may be a daft question but with all the Trim on my car over the Arches etc whats the best way to get dried wax/polish from it.

For some reason one of the rear Arches has quite a bit on it and it just looks a bit of a mess, I have tried Autoglym vinyl and rubber care but it just wont shift it.

Thanks
Stu

shaunwistow · 2nd September 2012, 18:44

IPA diluted down to circa 1:7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100ml-IPA-...#ht_795wt_1166

coste1l · 2nd September 2012, 18:46

Gin? Just asking not suggesting!

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stuart j · 2nd September 2012, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunwistow

IPA diluted down to circa 1:7

100ml IPA Isopropyl Alcohol 99% pure FREE POSTAGE ISOPROPANOL | eBay

Thanks, I will get some ordered.

Stu

Shrew84 · 2nd September 2012, 21:23

er nail polish remover? ask the Mrs

stuart j · 3rd September 2012, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunwistow

IPA diluted down to circa 1:7

100ml IPA Isopropyl Alcohol 99% pure FREE POSTAGE ISOPROPANOL | eBay

I have ordered some of that and was just going to try the Wifes Nail Polish Remover but was told to try a white eraser.

So I raided my Daughters pencil case and found one.

Good news for anyone with the same problem is it worked a treat, just use it like you would on paper and rub the affected area and it fetches the Polish off straight away

Stu

coste1l · 3rd September 2012, 22:32

Nice one stu!

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JohnnyBoy · 4th September 2012, 23:27

This might sound daft, but I'm sure I've heard people talk about using peanut butter on the trim. Never tried it myself, but hey.

Aqib · 4th September 2012, 23:34

I've also heard about peanut butter to restore plastic trim, wouldn't try it myself though!

stuk20a2 · 4th September 2012, 23:55

Ive heard rubbing a big pair of breasts against the plastic works aswell

Madcaddies · 5th September 2012, 00:05

Use WD40 lubricant it works

sixphredd · 5th September 2012, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunwistow

IPA diluted down to circa 1:7

100ml IPA Isopropyl Alcohol 99% pure FREE POSTAGE ISOPROPANOL | eBay

haha i genuinely thought you meant the ipa bitter for a mo there, thought maybe it was a trade trick in the detailing business lol

robbo51 · 5th September 2012, 07:07

Peanut Butter does work

okehciv · 5th September 2012, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Peanut Butter does work

Well your never to old to learn that's for sure !

Hullcivic1986 · 5th September 2012, 17:29

I think I've heard of peanut butter as well, also wd40 for tar removal? Never tried it though

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robbo51 · 5th September 2012, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by okehciv

Well your never to old to learn that's for sure !

Just dont use the crunchy version Paul!!

Antonlauk · 6th September 2012, 16:18

What I want to know is how someone found this out. Were they just sitting there looking at it thinking'maybe soapy water, maybe acetone, maybe wd40, sod it I'm sure peanut butter would be a comparable alternative' or had they just gone methodically through the condiments until they found something that worked....

I used to use autoglym bumper restorer, brings grey plastics up a treat, that or colmans English mustard....

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