[Hangetsu]

I just washed and waxed my new E (probably should have read this first, *sigh*). I used TurtleWax and managed to get a bunch on the plastic fenders.

Needless to say, its stained and not coming off. I just did it this afternoon, tried the Windex solution here and it didnt work.

Anyone know of ANYTHING to get this stuff off, or lose the stain?

Thanks in advance.

 

[TheLusciousHellcat]

Someone was posting about a product to clean the plastic panels, made by Griot's Garage I believe.

Here's the link to the thread:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2260&highlight=

 

[AYLUBYU]

Use PB...that's right. Peanut Butter! Picked that one up from the local BMW owners club. I figgure if they're gonna put food on their $40k cars, why shouldn't we?

Also..yer plain ol' No. 2 eraser will work. At least with these two "remedies" you won't hafta go buy anything new!

Pls note: I am not a sponsor nor have I been paid by Jiffy nor Mead! :lol

 

[TheLusciousHellcat]

PEANUT BUTTER?!?!?!?!?

:shock: :lol: :!: :wink:

Okay, if you use PB, only use the smooth kind. If you use Skippy SuperChunk (the ONLY kind of PB in my house!) the peanut chunks could scratch your plastic.

:::falls over laughing::::

 

[Don Chico Brewing Co.]

That Peanut Butter trick is awesome. I came back from a trip with chewing gum strings all over the doors and the plastic panels. Peanut Butter rubbed in lightly with a finger did the trick.

 

[Don Chico Brewing Co.]

Oh, and for the next wax job, try using a plastic painters shield to guard the plastic from wax smears. I got a 15" one from Home depot that is flexible enough to go around the curves and all. I also use it to protect the paint when I treat the plastic with 303 Aerospace protectant.

 

[Hangetsu]

WOW... the peanut butter worked, not a spec of discoloration left!!! That you very much for that tip - I heard it elsewhere but dismissed it.

I'm also very happy my daughter prefers creamy over chunky, it helped avoid complications

 

[djwak59]

I had some streaks under both drivers doors after going through a touchless wash using no wax (supposedly), I laughed at the peanut butter but figured what the heck! Well guess what, it worked, now I'm sold on it . Just use plain creamy P.B., rub a little dab on the spot with your finger, wipe with a damp sponge, and dry with a paper towel. It's great!!

 

[AYLUBYU]

Nice! Told ya so...and it was a FREE FIX! :wink: Only the best info in this site, baby!