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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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Rain spots on black trim around windows

Hey, on the black trim around my windows there are rain spots, or what appear to be rain spots that are discoloring the black. They will not come out. I have already tried back to black chemicals and meguiars. Does anyone else have this problem? Have you been able to fix it? Thanks!
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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I've got the same problem you do and there's nothing you can do aside from replacing it. I've tried everything, vinager water, chrome polish, wax, glass cleaner, you name it and nothing works. Sorry, but if you clean it off with glass cleaner, from a distance, you'll notice that no one can tell they're there.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Thanks for replying. Are you talking about just regular glass cleaner like Windex, or a foam type of glass cleaner in a spay can? Thanks!
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Here's the real answer. Go through the meguairs 3 step process.... Paint cleaner, polish, and wax. Took care of the spots on my C280--looks brand new.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 10:10 PM
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JAM said exactly what I was about to say. It does work.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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I haven;t tried the three step on the tri, yet, but I've tried everything else and it hasn't worked. Yes I mean Spray Away regular glass cleaner.
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super hard water stains, use some goo gone. that might help.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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Before I did the three step process, I tried glass cleaner and had no luck with it. After you do the three step process, if you just hit the trim with wax (the third step) each time you wash it, it will keep it looking good. I do the 3 step process about once a year.
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