Milky white steaking on black door posts after using Rejex

Don't have me new 2010 yet but I have used Rejex on several cars now and never put it on black plastic, that is what happens or at least happened to me. It was not on a Toyota though.

 

How does your black door posts look now, still milky white?

I just applied Rejex to almost the entire car - rear windshields, all painted metal surfaces, as well as the hubcaps.

If there is an issue with the doorposts changing color, I am going to rewipe them with water & sponge just to be safe (although I doubt Rejex compound is water-soluble).

Rejex on the car btw is great. Very very slick to the touch.

mc

 

Why did you have to 'Claybar' the brand new paint of a brand new car ? I have a car 6 years old that hasn't needed claybar yet.

 

It's worthwhile to clay bar a new car, since the paint likely has rail dust or some other surface contaminant as a result of the transportation process.

You say you car hasn't "needed" clay bar yet. I suppose you could argue no car ever needs clay bar (since most people never clay bar their car), but you might want to try this test the next time you wash your car. After drying, put a plastic sandwich bag on a hand, and lightly rub over the car's hood. You'll feel small bumps, which are the surface contaminants that are stuck to the paint. Clay bar the car, and try the bag test again--it will be silky smooth.

 

I don't think rail dust is much of a problem on our cars. I did use the sandwich bag on my car and it was totally smooth. I would be surprised if any of our cars "needed" claying. Protection, yes, but not clay, (unless you just like to fondle your car.)

 

It depends. I live near Ocean Beach in SF and parked/drove my car outdoor for 2 weeks before installing PPF after buying it. After washing it the paint feels smooth but I thought I'll just do quick claying before putting the film. I was so surprised how much contaminant the clay bar picked up. Of course YMMV.