Subaru: Exterior plastic

This is a great question. I have wondered the same thing - PLUS - in
what ORDER should different materials be applied to the car? If I use
some kinda silicone stuff on rubber, tires or black plastic will it
strip or spot the polish?(I use NuFinish - great stuff) If I use the
other stuff first, will it interfere with application of the
polish?(silicones are notoriously difficult to 'strip' or cover with
another substance). I'm not really looking for show room surfaces, but
if s imple change in procedure will yield beter results I'd like to know.

Carl
1 Lucky Texan

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On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 14:12:20 -0800, "H. Whelply" <net> wrote:
 

There is a product named "Protect-All" that is sold through RV places, that
is good for practically all types of surfaces. WalMart also carries it. I
have used it exclusively on my motorcycles (Ducatis) for years, and it's an
excellent way to keep plastic in good shape and looking good.

Hope this helps!

....Ron

Wax works just fine on hard plastic like tail lights - as long as you keep
it off the softer stuff (black plastic trim, etc.) which it will stain
white, you will be fine. For the black plastic (like the unpainted side
spoilers on a WRX) I have found that Restore (made by 3M) works well, lasts
about a month, and will remove white wax marks. Also works well on tires -
gives a nice, dark finish without the cheesy super-shiny wet silicone look
which is popular nowadays.

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On my Outback the lower moulding is painted and clearcoated like the body
panels and is waxed. If it's painted you can wax it.
Don't wax black plastic bumpers or vinyl colored plastic. I wax my
tailights and my headlights to keep them nice and shiny.

On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 14:12:20 -0800, H. Whelply <net> wrote:
 

I asked Meguiars this question a while ago. Here is the answer I got.

"If the cladding on your vehicle is painted, you will use the same products
as you used on the paint. If it is not painted, you will use a product
called Trim Detailer. Trim Detailer was designed specifically for the black
and gray rubber and plastic on the outside of your vehicle."

I have followed this advise with good results.

Tony

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