detail time: black plastic & rubber prep?

[Steven Sprague]

Chris,

Chris Dyer wrote:

> If I ever get a day off, it's detail time. I have most of what I need
> already.  However, I'm wondering if there is a good cleaner for all the
> black plastic and rubber bits & trim on the car. I want a thorough cleaning
> of said bits so that when I apply my black gook, it'll "soak" in better and
> stay on longer.  Any favorites out there?
>

    I use The Wax Shop's Bumper Black.  It's works very well and can last at
least one washing.  You apply then buff off.  It can even be applied to wipers
and other black surfaces.  For other types of surfaces, I use The Wax Shop's
L.R.V. which stands for Leather, Rubber, Vinyl.  I use this on trim if I'm out
of Bumper Black, and use this mainly in the interior.  It is the same, apply
then buff off.  LRV comes in a spray bottle.

HTH,

Steve
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