Need reassurance / advice. White marks on truck.

[Hickesy]

My Ranger has these white marks on the doorhandles and fenders. Is this just where the wax has run over? It's only done 5000 miles and while it's been snowed on and had 118 degree days, I've washed it and waxed it as often as I can.

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[OFC Ranger]

That looks exactly like wax. This is why some wax products say not to use on plastic.

 

[Gsxrdoug]

That's wax for you. Need to get some of that return to black plastic stuff or WD40 and it will be good as new.

 

[landiscarrier]

Wax On Wax Off.


Or sometimes not off.

 

[a33maxi]

Yes those look like wax stains. They can be very stubborn to come off, try isopropyl alcohol or a gentle degreaser + lots of elbow grease.

 

[AzScorpion]

303 Aerospace Protectant and it will take it off and protect it from the UV rays.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

303 Aerospace Protectant and it will take it off and protect it from the UV rays.

If 303 ever aligns itself with DeeZee, you will indeed be dangerous ?

 

[Hickesy]

303 Aerospace Protectant and it will take it off and protect it from the UV rays.

I have some of that and sprayed it on after I waxed. Should I have taped off the plastic when waxing and then sprayed?

 

[Doc]

303 Aerospace Protectant and it will take it off and protect it from the UV rays.

And WD-40

 

[Langwilliams]

I have a bottle of Mother's back to black for stuff like that

 

[AzScorpion]

I have some of that and sprayed it on after I waxed. Should I have taped off the plastic when waxing and then sprayed?

No need to tape off the plastic but just use the corner of the applicator around the edges where it meets the plastic. It's tough not getting anything on there but some 303 right away and a little elbow grease works good. I use Graphene now which is nice because you can hit everything without having the white residue left on it.

 

[AzScorpion]

If 303 ever aligns itself with DeeZee, you will indeed be dangerous ?

I've been in contact with them about doing a package deal? Look out if it goes through!

 

[Ranger8729]

I have some of that and sprayed it on after I waxed. Should I have taped off the plastic when waxing and then sprayed?

Any time you apply a wax/sealant you want to tape off items that it should not be applied to. Been a side hustle detailer for many years and it is VERY common to see overspray/coverage from customers. If you use a spray wax, spray it onto the microfiber towel facing away from the truck, not onto the surface directly.

A diluted degreaser will take that right off. Be aware that it will also remove the wax from any area you spray it on, or it runs down. Follow up with a good protectant like 303, PoorBOys world trim, SB3 Tuxx, or Solution Finish for your dark plastics.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

This is what’s so great (or not) about this forum. You post a question and within an hour, you get some answers, advice, entertainment, a product pitch, and a joke or two. ??

 

[Milton Lee]

I have a bottle of Mother's back to black for stuff like that

I can testify, that stuff works

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