How to get road tar/oil off black plastic door guard trim?

[m3f_03TiAgM3]

I just got an E36 M3 and during the first day of driving it around the whole side of the car got covered in tar/oil. I know I can use bug and tar remover to get that off the paint, but I'm concerned using the same product on the matte black door guard trim will end up polishing (and ruining) the trim. Any suggestions on how to get tar off the door trim?

[m3f_TheJDub-E36]

I would try orange clean? Congrats on the M3!


98 M3/4/5

[m3f_ECS Tuning]

I use Extreme Orange (LINK) from Chemical Guys to remove tar and the like from my car. It doesn't hurt the paint or the black plastic surfaces of the car.


You're safe using most cleaning products (as long as they don't say do not use on plastics), on the door guards. Just keep in mind they are held on with plastic pop clips, so you can pop them loose if you put a little tooo much elbow grease into the cleaning.


-James

[m3f_03TiAgM3]

I would try orange clean? Congrats on the M3!]

Thanks! I'm super excited because I've dreamed of having an Estoril M3/4/5 since I was a little kid. Here's what I got:

I use Extreme Orange (LINK) from Chemical Guys to remove tar and the like from my car. It doesn't hurt the paint or the black plastic surfaces of the car.



You're safe using most cleaning products (as long as they don't say do not use on plastics), on the door guards. Just keep in mind they are held on with plastic pop clips, so you can pop them loose if you put a little tooo much elbow grease into the cleaning.



-James

Thanks for the advice! I'll give that a try.

[m3f_TheJDub-E36]

Thanks! I'm super excited because I've dreamed of having an Estoril M3/4/5 since I was a little kid. Here's what I got:





Thanks for the advice! I'll give that a try.

Mmmmmm Estoril Love sedans as well!


98 M3/4/5

[m3f_vmbray]

Nice car!


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[m3f_03TiAgM3]

Mmmmmm Estoril Love sedans as well!





98 M3/4/5

Nice car!



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Thanks!

[m3f_shrspeedblade]

You, Sir, have excellent taste in cars!

[m3f_03TiAgM3]

You, Sir, have excellent taste in cars!

You too!