Cleaning bed rails and other exterior plastic...
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Cleaning bed rails and other exterior plastic...
What do you guys use to clean and shine the bed rails and plastic on the top side of the rear bumper? I was thinking about just using Armor All on them but I wanted to check to make sure. Also I want to do my door handles and the side mirrors. So what should I use?
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I used the mothers back to black product for the plastic. It worked great, but apply it thin and you may wipe it again after the initial application.
For my bed rails, I just wiped them down really well after I washed them and then used some of my NXT Tech Wax. My rails are black powder coated, so the wax really helped. For chrome or stainless, I wouldn't have a clue.
For my bed rails, I just wiped them down really well after I washed them and then used some of my NXT Tech Wax. My rails are black powder coated, so the wax really helped. For chrome or stainless, I wouldn't have a clue.
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A good water-based protectant is the way to go. VRT, Aerospace 303, Meguiar's #40, or Vinylex are the only 4 I'd consider.
While Armor All has come a long way over the years, it's still considered to be a 'lack luster' product by the detailing community. In general, it's not horrible and isn't straight silicone any longer but, it will run quite bad down your paint creating a 'streak' or shadow effect plus it doesn't wash well and will zap all of the suds in your bucket once you've washed that part and then go back to your bucket (hence, silicone).
Adam's VRT is pretty much an 'order only' product. Vinylex, Meguiar's #40 and 303 are a little more readily available. Meg's #40 may be found at your local paint and body shop supply house or maybe even at a place like Pep Boys or Auto Zone. Advanced can order it as well. Pep Boys carries Vinylex... and Vinylex has a great product that I use regularly that is in a 'wipe' form.
While Armor All has come a long way over the years, it's still considered to be a 'lack luster' product by the detailing community. In general, it's not horrible and isn't straight silicone any longer but, it will run quite bad down your paint creating a 'streak' or shadow effect plus it doesn't wash well and will zap all of the suds in your bucket once you've washed that part and then go back to your bucket (hence, silicone).
Adam's VRT is pretty much an 'order only' product. Vinylex, Meguiar's #40 and 303 are a little more readily available. Meg's #40 may be found at your local paint and body shop supply house or maybe even at a place like Pep Boys or Auto Zone. Advanced can order it as well. Pep Boys carries Vinylex... and Vinylex has a great product that I use regularly that is in a 'wipe' form.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I just bought the Meguiars Exterior Trim Detailer and it works GREAT!
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