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Cleaning fake woodgrain and making it shiny

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Old 07-30-2012, 03:33 PM
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Cleaning fake woodgrain and making it shiny

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I have some overspray from something on parts of it, not coming off with soapy water. Don't want to ruin it.

And should I get it clean again, what's the best thing to put on it to make it look nice?
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Old 07-31-2012, 10:39 PM
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hmm, I mean... it's just plastic/vinyl with clear on top right? You might want to try some type of plastic polish in an inconspicuous area to see the affects. PlastX by Meguiar's might do the trick on spotted/glazed/oxidizing cleared plastics.
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Is it possible for you to share some pics of it?
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Old 08-18-2012, 05:45 AM
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Our wood trim can be treated just like a base coat/clear coat finish. This means it can be cleaned, polished, even sealed or waxed like an exterior finish. I always recommend to used the least aggressive method to get the job done. If this problem was in my driveway, I would start by using an interior apc (all purpose cleaner). Meguiars D103 or Detailers Pro Series Cleanse All Exterior Cleaner. Just use a quality microfiber so you don't induce scratches into that trim.

If this didn't work, I would use a clay bar. Just keep the trim saturated with lubricant and rapidly move the clay back and forth like your polishing it. 99% probability this would remove the overspray.

Then when your finished, you can apply a sealant or a wax to the trim to make it nice and shiny. I would recommend a quality sealant for maximum durability and protection.
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Old 08-26-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cDgRazoray
If this didn't work, I would use a clay bar. Just keep the trim saturated with lubricant and rapidly move the clay back and forth like your polishing it. 99% probability this would remove the overspray.

Then when your finished, you can apply a sealant or a wax to the trim to make it nice and shiny. I would recommend a quality sealant for maximum durability and protection.




I was about to post the same thing.
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armor all vinyl/dash shine. its in a yellow bottle, you apply and let dry, then polissh with a microfiber towel. works like a charm.
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