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      06-27-2008, 11:28 AM   #1
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Waxing the brushed window trim?

do you guys wax them or should I cover it up w tape...will the wax damage the window trim? scared
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      06-27-2008, 11:43 AM   #2
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I would just wax it. I use Klasse AIO and SG (rather than wax), and I use both products on the window trim. All either wax or a polymer will do is add a layer of protection.
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      06-27-2008, 12:20 PM   #3
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hmm good to hear... I was afraid there would be some chemical or acid that would damage the trim..
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      06-27-2008, 01:27 PM   #4
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I wax it, I wax any painted or aluminum surface on the car, just make sure you don't get it on any plastic/rubber parts, always safe to use a little painter's tape if you're worried about it, but I usually don't bother and just watch closely where I apply it.
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I wax it, I wax any painted or aluminum surface on the car, just make sure you don't get it on any plastic/rubber parts, always safe to use a little painter's tape if you're worried about it, but I usually don't bother and just watch closely where I apply it.
damn it,,, there are rubbers by the trims... how bad is it for the plastic/rubber?
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damn it,,, there are rubbers by the trims... how bad is it for the plastic/rubber?
depending on what type of wax you use it could just discolor the black rubber a little. If you're worried about it I would either use the painters tape or be real careful, or just skip the trim all over. I find mine doesn't look any different after I wax it anyways to be honest.
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