Heard NOT to Wax Bumpers?
10/4/05, 09:55 PM
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Somebody told me to not bother waxing bumpers or "running boards" of vechiles due to the fact that they are plastic or another composite. Im not totally convinved of that, i would assume you would wax these regions too. Does anyone have an answer for that? I know it seems stupid, but hey that hwy they make forums isnt it .... thank you
10/4/05, 10:04 PM
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Never heard that before. They are painted and clearcoated and i've noticed sometimes fade first on a car. Plus if they are waxed it is easier to clean of bugs and dirt. Wax em!
10/5/05, 01:09 PM
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If they are painted bumbers you can most certainly use wax. Make sure it isn't a harsh compound though, just a regular wax.
Meguairs NXT tech wax is a great synthetic wax and Liquid Glass is a great non-synthetic wax. Both of these waxes don't leave a white residue like most waxes do and you can pick them up at walmart or your local autoparts store.
If the bumper is unpainted I suggest using Mothers Back to Black on the plastic.
Meguairs NXT tech wax is a great synthetic wax and Liquid Glass is a great non-synthetic wax. Both of these waxes don't leave a white residue like most waxes do and you can pick them up at walmart or your local autoparts store.
If the bumper is unpainted I suggest using Mothers Back to Black on the plastic.
10/5/05, 04:18 PM
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It is VERY important TO wax the plastic parts. Whoever told you that is full of kha-kha. Polymer parts on cars absorb paint differently, and are more prone to fading from the UV rays of the sun. Definately wax them, and do it with a wax that offers strong UV protection. Otherwise you're plastic parts will match the sheetmetal less and less over time.
10/21/05, 09:40 AM
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Marci I can not say for sure as I am not some HUGH expert on all things car related but I often find that there are black spots on my tape I need wax to get it off, so I wax the stripes too.
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Originally posted by MY05GT@October 21, 2005, 11:09 AM
NEVER WAX!! :bang:
But Zaino those bad boys big time
(Fresh convert)
But seriously, whatever you use, protect them just like the rest of your car.
NEVER WAX!! :bang:
But Zaino those bad boys big time
(Fresh convert)But seriously, whatever you use, protect them just like the rest of your car.
Welcome to Club Zaino!
Zaino that windshield too - sure beats Rain-X and gives a good use for that extra little bit we always seem to mix.
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