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Old 08-26-2004, 11:24 PM   #1
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wax on black plastic...
is there anything that can be done once you have gotten a little wax on the plastic parts (like a door handle or the side molding) to correct the whitsh-gray spot , or is it a permanent stain?


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Pencil eraser.
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mother's back to black...not only removes the wax but also protects the black stuff.
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what about wax on rubber trim seals what do you use to get that off?
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thanks ill try the eraser for now and see if i can find some of the back to black for the future
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what about wax on rubber trim seals what do you use to get that off?
Mother's back to black, 303 protectant or similar product. Works quite well.
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exactly, it worked 4 me
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