Cleaning help! Can't remove marks off plastic fender flares

[Short_Bus_Psycho]

Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue or not. I have the plastic fender flares with the sasquatch package so I expected mud and rocks to sling up but i can't seem to get them cleaned. I haven't taken it "off-roading" really. All the mud I've picked up from my short dirt driveway and anything on the highway. Washed it first with a soft wash mitt, soap and water and it dried like the photos. I tried a harder sponge and scrubbed it pretty hard and today I took it to a car wash and used the pressure washer and still no change. The dark spot on the fender is just a wet spot I tried to clean with my thumb. It dried like everything else. Thanks in advance.

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[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

You're going to need something that can remove stains.

Try IronX: https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Iron-...child=1&keywords=iron+x&qid=1633014128&sr=8-3

Also try Bug Out, although I can't find it anymore online (It's from CarPro). But this might work also

https://www.amazon.com/Eraser-Inten...eywords=carpro+bug+out&qid=1633014193&sr=8-13

 

[Al Cowlings]

This is what you want: https://www.chemicalguys.com/nonsense-all-purpose-cleaner/nonsense-cleaner.html

Then protect them going forward with something like VRP. Jeep guys have been dealing with this issue for a long time.

 

[edgeflyer]

Sounds like they are easily stainable. Try something like mother's ultimate black. Put plenty on a rag and scrub it in.

 

[Broncotrax]

Yeah my Jeep fenders finally became all one color,... the color of the stains. The "New" doesn't last long.

 

[TheKim]

This is what you want: https://www.chemicalguys.com/nonsense-all-purpose-cleaner/nonsense-cleaner.html

Then protect them going forward with something like VRP. Jeep guys have been dealing with this issue for a long time.

I'm hoping to take delivery in the next couple weeks, and thanks to your recommendation, just bought some VRP to coat it in as soon as I get it home.

 

[xcxv]

i heard you can get that stain out with Tide bleach and a steel sponge.

 

[Rahkmalla]

i heard you can get that stain out with Tide bleach and a steel sponge.

I've heard you can get it out with a blowtorch and a healthy dose of masochism

 

[Funkdoobiest]

All the plastic restorers I've used have been temporary as in they just cover the stains up. One trick I found for removing wax stains from plastic is a plastic polymer eraser (the white ones). Maybe what you have are like mineral deposits. Vinegar or CLR may work if it is but definitely try an inconspicuous spot underneath first.

 

[MrJoe]

We use Jay Leno's Tire and Trim Care on our Sport Tire and Trim Care | Jay Leno's Garage (lenosgarage.com)

 

[texasgreazer]

On the plus side, they are easily removable to make cleaning easier without risking the paint.

 

[Herbie]

@rickastley says this product below is the bomb diggity and you only need a tiny bit. Rick also happens to be a car detailing juggernaut so I would take his advice. If you search for the other thread on this topic you will see some of his before and after pics and they are amazing. I am bought it to have on hand for when I get a vehicle to actually get dirty/stained.

 

[Herbie]

btw, like the file size ^^^^^

 

[Bronc-O]

That looks like hard water spotting. Something like this may get rid of them.

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Wat...ocphy=9030104&hvtargid=pla-404766713279&psc=1

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue or not. I have the plastic fender flares with the sasquatch package so I expected mud and rocks to sling up but i can't seem to get them cleaned. I haven't taken it "off-roading" really. All the mud I've picked up from my short dirt driveway and anything on the highway. Washed it first with a soft wash mitt, soap and water and it dried like the photos. I tried a harder sponge and scrubbed it pretty hard and today I took it to a car wash and used the pressure washer and still no change. The dark spot on the fender is just a wet spot I tried to clean with my thumb. It dried like everything else. Thanks in advance.

That looks like tire shine sling. I have yet to find any that does not sling and your Dealer may have used it during delivery prep. Try "Back to Black"...it is a plastics/rubber reconditioner and has been around and used for decades.

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