Exterior black plastic discoloration

[chumly]

I've had this problem after I got wax on the black plastic and just used black Kiwi shoe polish over it.IT WORKED GREAT BUT I had to use almost the whole can [small one] to do the plastic the first time .The water beads up great and is holding up very well.

[NCC1701]

Amazing, the range of answers given:
Scrubbie Wax Remover for black trim
Peanut butter
Mother's Back to Black
Pig Spit
ICE detailer
Painting black trim
303 Plastic Protectant
WD 40
ArmorAll Multipurpose Cleaner
Simple Green
vegetable oil
Windex
Kiwi Shoe polish
Lots to chose from. Only a couple are cures though, right? Avoidance (nearly impossible), and painting the black trim. Most of the 'cures' are temporary and have to be re-done periodically, even if no new wax strays to the trim. Seems somebody could build a better mouse trap. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

[Smart09]

try back to black.. the product is awesome for the black plastics... i used it on my audi a4 for the bottom panels because they are just like the smart. and it works miracles

[Smart24]

I have the same problem, I sloppily waxed it a couple times last summer still have those white blobs all over. I tried a vinyl and rubber cleaner and it worked for a while but the blobs came back.

[beautyforashes]

I would like to paint mine black. What kind of paint should i use? Is it something i should have a pro do?

[gniwok]

NCC1701 -

I waxed my ride the other day, got turtle wax all over the trim. I immediately Windexed it off though, and so far, I've got no discoloration. Just a tidbit for those who haven't yet got whiteness on their trim!

As for taking it off permanently, I think the shoe polish might do the trick. I used shoe polish like that on other plastics in the past that have faded over time or due to water spots and such and it worked like a charm the first time and never needed a re-coat.

~Jas...

[forestacademy]

I Purchased Back to Black after reading this and am Quite happy with it. It has realy made a big impact on all the black plasic parts on my car, not only the oops spots.