I live on a dirt road. When I wash my Element I scrub and scrub the panels. When it dries you can still see where the mud was. Is there an easy way to clean the panels?[/code]

I have a small cordless buffer. It does okay on the paint but it is great for the panels. I attach the sponge applicator and spray on back to black or other such product and buff it into the panels. There is a lot of plastic so it saves my energy and spreads the cleaner evenly. I also think that it cleans them better.

Based on recommendations in several posts here, I purchased some Zaino Brothers products online.

I've used the Zaino tire dressing / exterior vinyl protectant on my vinyl panels, and it's done a great job on them. When I wash my E, the water beads up on the composite panels just like on the polished painted panels. No chance of anything sticking or staining (fingers crossed :D ).

Try spraying some no touch tire cleaner after washing them. :idea: