Awning rail discoloured after car wash :-(

[T28dov]

I took my van to a local car wash today and this is the result on my awning rail! It used to look a nice Matt black and now it’s patchy :-( any ideas how I might restore it to looking nice again?

 

[Sib]

Peanut butter (smooth stuff)!

 

[T28dov]

Peanut butter (smooth stuff)!

Really? My wife said we’ve only got crunchy in at the mo!

 

[Sib]

Was this a jet wash or a drive through? I'm always a bit wary of both types.....

 

[T28dov]

Was this a jet wash or a drive through? I'm always a bit wary of both types.....

A hand wash where they spray chemicals and jet wash it off. It’s obviously the chemical that has ‘burnt’ into the rail

 

[Sib]

I know it sounds like a wind up - Apparently the oils in the peanut butter work! Quick Google check will confirm.....

Just don't visit any Safari Parks soon after!

 

[JasonW]

This comes well recommended for restoring trims and rubbers....

AutoBrite Direct

 

[T28dov]

Great advise!! This worked a dream! Just doing it now!!

 

[DaveD]

I know that there are exceptions to every rule, but......
As a rule, these hand car washes want to get as many vehicles through each day at minimum cost, with the vehicles coming out very clean.
The best way to do that is to use harsh chemicals that strip traffic film and road grime off efficiently. The trouble is they are harsh on everything, stripping off waxes and sealants as well as dirt.
I only trust myself to wash my cars and van, at least if I cock it up I know who to blame! Anyway, must go, apparently there's a rush on peanut butter at the shop.......

 

[Skyliner33]

Great advise!! This worked a dream! Just doing it now!!

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Peanut butter?

 

[Paynewright]

I’ve used Silkwood non-silicon furniture polish on powdercoated parts to spruce them up. Available in most supermarkets. Also good on carbon fibre.

Ian

 

[Dellmassive]

this stuff . . .


Autobrite Direct Well Dressed Trim and Tyre Gel Dressing -


Autobrite Direct ADWD500M484 0.5L Well Dressed - Trim & Tyre Gel Dressing 500ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike


The wash monkeys use very harsh chemicals that strip eveything off the paint and plastics.





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[Grim Reaper]

I had some Muc Off take the colour out of a very expensive anodised alloy clock surround on my KTM, turned the black a lighter colour, not happy.