Prevent car wax from staining your car's trim.
It's almost inevitable. Even if you take considerable care when waxing your car, one of these days you will get wax on the black trim. It happens so often, in fact, that there are several products manufactured to remove or cover up those persistent white stains. And while these products offer a variety of options to tackle the stain, you may be able to skip the expense with a little detergent and elbow grease. Whichever wax removal method you choose, consider following it up with a coat of trim dye to restore the deep black luster of your trim.
Instructions
1. Scrub the wax stains. According to the experts at Turtle Wax, you can skip commercial wax trim cleaners and scrub the wax stains away with a nail brush and a little undiluted cleaning detergent. After the stain is removed, rinse the area with water and dry it with a lint-free towel.
2. Remove the stain with peanut butter. Peanut butter is anecdotally popular as a wax stain remover, and the experts at MyTurboDiesel.com suggest that it's worth a try. Place a teaspoon of peanut butter on a rag and use it to scrub the stain away. Once the stain is gone, wash the area with dish soap and water, then rinse it clean with water.
3. Clean the wax stain with a commercial wax remover such as Turtle Wax Trim Cleanser or Wax Blaster Wax Remover. The application method will largely depend on the product. Some come with a foam applicator, some must first be placed on a rag and rubbed on, and others are sprayed then rubbed in.
4. Follow up the wax removal with a black trim dye, such as Forever Black or Black Restore. Application rates and methods vary with the product. But, before you apply the dye, use painter's tape to cover the paint directly adjacent to the trim to avoid dying it. Allow the dye to dry completely before removing it. Then wipe down the trim to remove any excess dye.
