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Old Aug 6, 2021 | 02:11 PM
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After my last wash, I put on 303 Protectant on the rubber on the bottom of the side windows and thought I had cleaned up any over application. But after the next rain, I noticed a haze on the black glass in between the front and back side windows. It's had plenty of days/sun to dry out, but still have that haze I can't see to get rid of. Hopefully pics will show it even though the bad sun angle. Any ideas how to get rid of it?


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Old Aug 7, 2021 | 01:04 AM
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Firstly, i'm fairly certain that's plastic, and, you're running a 13th gen?

303 shouldn't be too hard to remove, you have to remember to shake well before each spray and you're supposed to wipe it off after a few minutes, not leave to dry (though a lot of the time i don't)

If you have any quick detailer, that'll probably take it off without issue. Have you tried anything yet? even 303?
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Old Aug 7, 2021 | 05:51 AM
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Try a good APC

Can also try a Mr. Clean Magic eraser sponge- probably gonna take a bit of elbow grease
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Old Aug 8, 2021 | 12:13 AM
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I would not recommend a magic eraser if this is the B pillar on a 13th gen truck, it'll scratch the **** out of it.
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Old Aug 8, 2021 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
I would not recommend a magic eraser if this is the B pillar on a 13th gen truck, it'll scratch the **** out of it.
I dont know enough about that particular surface-- but if it does leave fine scratches in it-- you can most likely polish them out
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Old Aug 8, 2021 | 08:09 AM
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If you use a magic eraser, you'll need to polish them. Just looking at those pillars scratches them.

I would just try a dab of polish on a microfiber towel first.
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Old Aug 8, 2021 | 03:51 PM
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Unfortunately I tried the magic eraser before reading the past two comments and it has totally dulled the surface. This is a new gen14 - not sure what that surface is but seems to be a polished plastic even though it looks almost like black glass. Hopefully it isn't permanently damaged - may need to go to a detailer to see what they think.
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Old Aug 8, 2021 | 04:09 PM
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You do not need to go to a detailer- you can use a polish on it-- even by hand with a foam applicator. Get a finishing polish- you probably already have some on hand if your into detailing. If not they sell M205 @ autozone & harbor freight
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 03:03 PM
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@Re-tired @eyecandynsx Many thanks! Had some old Zaino polish from the past and worked like a charm! Any idea what the pillars are made of? Any idea if that is paint or polished black plastic?
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 04:29 PM
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Wish I could help you out but i have no clue what material they are
I could take a SWAG but dont take it as 100% but I am guessing that since the ME put in light scratches and polish cleared it up it is probably some type of refined finished plastic or a composite
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