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

 

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!

 

Ditto! Wax away!

 

If it has paint on it, wax it.

 

Wax it but use a polymer sealant first.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Wax painted areas -- you can get other stuff protect the black plastic parts.

 

Yes, let me specify PAINTED plastic parts need waxed. NOT textured black (belt moldings, etc).

 

What about the areas where there is vinyl tape? Our v6 has the sport tape. Is that supposed to be waxed as well? Or leave it alone? -Marci

 

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.

 

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.

 

yeah......wax that hiney

 

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.