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Jul 25, 2009 | 09:08 PM

Mattx10x

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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?

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Matt

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Jul 27, 2009 | 11:12 PM

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pics?

Jul 28, 2009 | 08:37 AM

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

Jul 29, 2009 | 04:15 AM

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Ill get a few pics and post them this week.

Thanks,
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Jul 30, 2009 | 09:36 PM

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

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Jul 30, 2009 | 09:40 PM

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

Jul 30, 2009 | 09:48 PM

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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.

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Jul 30, 2009 | 10:12 PM

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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

Jul 30, 2009 | 10:13 PM

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

Einszett paint
Menzerna PO106
Adam's Revive Polish

Something like that.

Jul 30, 2009 | 10:18 PM

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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?

Jul 30, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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i would try the deep crystal system..

Jul 30, 2009 | 10:21 PM

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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?

Jul 30, 2009 | 10:26 PM

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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.

Jul 31, 2009 | 02:25 AM

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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

Jul 31, 2009 | 02:26 AM

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also dont forget to mask off the rubber seals

Aug 3, 2009 | 05:43 PM

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Quote:

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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?

Both of these did not work.

What else can I try?

Aug 3, 2009 | 05:52 PM

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did u use a machine?

Aug 3, 2009 | 06:09 PM

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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.