LoveMyTL-S

I noticed a while back that I'm getting some discoloration spots on my rubber/plastic roof trim near the A-Pillar. Any ideas what it may be and can it be removed? I've tried 301 with no luck. Here's some pics:







Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

TSXHunter05

is that where you put your hand to get out of the car?

it almost looks like oil spots or something like that.

I would say try claying it, then try putting some good wax or polish on it and remove it quickly to see what happens.

that is a weird marking

BENDER08

you dont want to wax or polish rubber/plastic it will fade i learned the hard way.

Hawhyen51

I would suggest using a cleaner like this one and then follow up with a rubber/vinyl protectant.

evenq

If using a vinyl or rubber cleaner does not work, a product called forever black works great on stained and faded trim. Forever black is a dye based product so it will last vs just using protectant which will eventually go away.

Jesstzn

If thats the same material as on the TL its seems to be a rubber composite ... try rubbing alcohol followed by a dressing like Megs #40

steve9207

Check out this from Exceldetail.com:

http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/s...5599&pd=294730

This is actually a dye, that is permanent. I would think it would cover up those spots if they are still present after a good throrough cleaning.

LoveMyTL-S

Yes, actually after you mention it, I do put my hand there when I get out of the car. And it's the only spot with the discoloration. Wow, amazing what skin oil can do. I'll have to stop that habit. Thanks for the good question.

LoveMyTL-S

I just ordered this product. Thanks for the suggestion. I hope it works. I'll post results in here later.

Thanks again for everyones suggestions.

LoveMyTL-S

I tried the 303. I missed typed in my original post. Didn't do anything.