Looking for a cleaner to disolve wax on trim that will not stain the trim

**Paulie Walnuts** · 08-19-2007, 11:24 PM

Im looking for something that I can spray on trim and basically any outside rubber or plastic to help dissolve stained on wax. I used Megs APC a while ago and it ruined the trim. I tried highly diluted Castrol Super Degreaser and that also stained trim.

I thought about trying Megs Safety Degreaser but as I understand it they are taking it off the market and what ever is left thats it. I dont want to get a product I like and then not be able to get it again.

Your suggestions?

**Jason M** · 08-20-2007, 12:13 AM

Meg`s #39. But it is always a good idea to do a test spot to make sure you aren`t staining the trim. I`m surprised the APC "ruined" your trim. I have used a lot of APC on everything from rubber to leather to plastic without any ill effects. What was your dilution ratio?

**stuart hicks** · 08-20-2007, 12:32 AM

Take a tooth brush (someone elses) dip it in mineral spirts and scrub the area with dried wax. Test for staining first. I`ve never stained any black trim with this but just for good measure.

**Paulie Walnuts** · 08-20-2007, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Jason M

Meg`s #39. But it is always a good idea to do a test spot to make sure you aren`t staining the trim. I`m surprised the APC "ruined" your trim. I have used a lot of APC on everything from rubber to leather to plastic without any ill effects. What was your dilution ratio?

Ive used it 1:1 all the way to 30:1 and it still stained a vehicle I had one guy that had a brand new 2004 Ford Escape that he wanted me to replace all the trim on. Taht was not a fun one to work.

**danforz** · 08-20-2007, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Ive used it 1:1 all the way to 30:1 and it still stained a vehicle I had one guy that had a brand new 2004 Ford Escape that he wanted me to replace all the trim on. Taht was not a fun one to work.

Jeez, sorry to hear it bro!

Anyways as to your question, I`m curious myself. I`d assume a AIO would do the trick?

**Paulie Walnuts** · 08-20-2007, 01:14 AM

Ever since then I been afraid to do anything because everything seems to stain.

**danforz** · 08-20-2007, 01:15 AM

kAIO hasn`t stained any trim I"ve used it on. Quite the opposite actually, its enhanced the trim.

**Paulie Walnuts** · 08-20-2007, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by Danforz

kAIO hasn`t stained any trim I"ve used it on. Quite the opposite actually, its enhanced the trim.

Yeah but I need something I can spray in places like around door handles and all that stuff to disolve wax. Ok I cant type straight Im going to bed.

**optimusp517** · 08-20-2007, 01:36 AM

a household trick, use some peanut butter

, rub on and wipe off

**tod071** · 08-20-2007, 01:38 AM

I`ve actually found PB Trim Restorer to work out the stains. Not a spray-on walk-away product, as you still have to work the stain out, but it works.

**stiffdogg06** · 08-20-2007, 02:09 AM

Trim Cleaner

Amazing stuff, all I got to say.:p

**Bigpoppa3346** · 08-20-2007, 06:10 AM

I have some Megs #39 coming today, I will let you know how it works.

IME, AIO or VM don`t work on getting the stains out.

I have used IPA and it worked well on fresh stains, however it didn`t do anything for the stains that are a few years old.

**Setec Astronomy** · 08-20-2007, 08:09 AM

Are you sure that the APC actually stained the trim, or did it clean all the dressing off of that particular area and make it look different than the rest of the trim?

**Audi90Quattro** · 08-20-2007, 09:15 PM

Duragloss makes a product that looks like it`d be great to use in your situation. Comes with an applicator that looks like it` d be a breeze to use and keep off the paint.

Duragloss Duragloss WE (Wax Eraser)