Mattx10x

My Pillar posts on my S class is like oxidizing or something to that effect. Its the black plastic like material that most of the posts are made of. Does anyone know whats the best product to clean these with?

Thanks,
Matt

cameraman123

pics?

detailersdomain

Matt you should be able to polish them out, I'll let you know once you post some pics.

Mattx10x

Ill get a few pics and post them this week.

Thanks,
Matt

Mattx10x

Here is a picture of the Pillars. Hope u can see the marks. The left pillar closest to the driver is worse.

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...1&d=1249003998

detailersdomain

what polish do you have on hand you should be able to polish it out.

Mattx10x

I have a bunch of car care products. I usually use Mequiar's waxes, pre wax and detailer. If i need to buy something to use I will. Sorry for my novice terminology but when you say polish exactly what do you mean? Like a scratch remover formula? Thanks for the help.

detailersdomain

what polishes do you have?

cameraman123

A polish is a compound that contains an abrasive material to buff out scratches. I tems such as Megs Ultimate Compound, SwirlX or ScratchX should work, UC being the most effective

detailersdomain

I would not suggests a compound just a med/fine polish

Einszett paint
Menzerna PO106
Adam's Revive Polish

Something like that.

Mattx10x

I have Meguiar's Deep crystal System Step 1 Paint Cleaner, and Meguiar's Scratch X. One of these would work or get a different one?

detailersdomain

i would try the deep crystal system..

Mattx10x

Will do, thank and let you know how it goes. After I use the cleaner...should the pillar posts be waxed? Its not like clearcoated is it?

detailersdomain

you can wax it but first test a spot.

first use the polish then wax

note: try a spot first don't go crazy make sure it works.

cameraman123

I think your going to need much more than a cleaner... Id try scratchX after if it doesnt yield results

and yes wax it after your done

cameraman123

also dont forget to mask off the rubber seals

Mattx10x

Both of these did not work. What else can I try?

detailersdomain

did u use a machine?

Mattx10x

No, I didn't use a machine. Hand buffed it 2-3 times with each product in one spot. They look better but the oxidation or whatever it is still remains.

detailersdomain

do you have any friends with a porter cable?

cameraman123

you need something MORE aggressive. at LEAST ultimate compound

anistufy

I am using Smart Wax from last 3 years and they had given good result till now.

detailersdomain

I would go with Menzerna Polishes.