chocolate_o_brian

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I've just picked up a really nice condition W124 E230 Merc today. Generally very good condition and I'm confident of keeping the paintwork ok with a decent polish/wax ritual.

But the previous owner (Moleys dad) didn't drive it that often so it has like green stuff on the door rubbers and other areas. Like moss? But it seems quite dry so wondering what products would be best to remove when I have chance to clean the car.

Assuming a brush and some other product. Once it's gone it shouldn't come back as I clean my cars often and use them everyday.

Can take pictures tomorrow if it helps?

Cheers guys

Andy

s70rjw

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APC with a toothbrush should do it. Treat them afterwards with a rubber care product to prevent them from drying out.

chocolate_o_brian

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Any recommendations or links as where best to get it from? Trying to avoid Halfrauds

s70rjw

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Daisy from Tesco is a great APC, around £1. Normally on the bottom shelf. Try it diluted 10 parts water to 1 part APC initially ,try a stronger solution if necessary.
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco...d_Lime_1L.html

Bottle has changed slightly, the lid is now white, but you get the idea and the label is still the same.
Bob

chocolate_o_brian

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Ahh, so not just necessarily car specific products then Bob

Excellent. I'll pick some up today. Would you say squirting it on or wiping it on then agitating brings the best results?

V4JDMSTi

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Megs apc diluted 10:1. Spray through foaming head sprayer. Aggitate with soft bristle brush and rinse. Repeat as needed. Then to be really sure follow up with megs super degreaser at 10:1 and again aggitate then rinse. Follow up with a good trim restorer / protectant

chocolate_o_brian

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Cheers bud. I'll try this if the Daisy stuff doesn't work. I will get a good trim protectant... been going through all my car cleaning tubs today to see whats what, an order to Polished Bliss is in order Need some bits and bobs to get the Merc looking oober clean

SRSport

Such as what? Any links to the PB site. I had a quick look but couldnt find anything.

SRSport

Also whats the difference between the multi purpose cleaners on the polished bliss website and the multi purpose cleaners that I find under my sink apart from the massive price difference. Is it a similar case to HiFi speaker wire costing £££ more than regular wire cable because its called 'speaker' wire and thats it?

SRSport

Can the same products used for tyre walls be used on the rubber trims around the bottom of the windows?

s70rjw

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Daisy or similar APC works well on tyres and equally on window rubber trims. APC will strip wax if used undiluted or at a stronger ratio. Best to use it before polishing / waxing

SRSport

Thanks. Can you use finishing/protecting products such as Blackfires for the tyres and the rubber trim as well to treat it?

s70rjw

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You'll be fine with those products. The overall finish will be vastly improved with treated rubbers

timmyajmy93wrx

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i just had a car at the weekend with a very bad case of greenery on the rubbers & around the windows! i used autosmart G101 (its an apc) diluted of course & a firmish brush, a toothbrush would suffice.
Again as mentioned put some treatment on the rubbers when finished.

SRSport

Are tyre dressings considered treatment? Is it a case that they are just "fine" or is there something special that you should use on outside rubbers. Everyone says use treatment but dont say what this 'treatment' is.

chocolate_o_brian

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I would suggest some of the products on this page would be ideal. I just have Black-in-a-flash dressing for my trims. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...dressings.html

SRSport

Thanks, Ill look into these a bit more.
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ant-cat21.html

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...rer-cat21.html

I will need to get some tyre dressing soon, looking at either blackfires or Swissvax pneu so may see how these fair on the rubber trim but I dont want to waste the product if its not going to be up to the job, likewise I dont want to waste money on two products that do the same job.

chocolate_o_brian

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I would genuinely suggest you give the guys at Polished Bliss a ring and have a chat about what's best for you. I did a while ago on wheel sealents and a couple other things - very useful help!