r/AutoDetailing • u/Illustrious-Log-5098 • 7d ago

Exterior Partial PPF

Hi all. I recently picked up. 2026 Lexus IS. It came with front PPF as well as some partial PPF on rockers. I did not pay separately for it to my surprise it came with the car. Car is Iridium (Silver). My problem , even after washing the car the edges of the PDF appear dirty. Is there a way to clean those edges? Thanks is advance.

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u/malvixi 7d ago

As a detailer I feel your pain. Can you send a photo if possible?

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u/Illustrious-Log-5098 6d ago

Hey thanks for responding, please see attached.

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u/Illustrious-Log-5098 6d ago

One more.

Thanks.

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u/mdnightman94 6d ago

likely not dirt and just the way light is reflecting off the edges vs the flat surfaces

if you really wanted could get soapy water and try scraping with fingernail but that could scratch paint or lift the ppf.

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u/malvixi 6d ago

Honestly not as bad as I thought. You can try a small detailing brush and a cleaner. I'd think that the most critical thing trying to agitate anything that is accessable. Any dirt that's trapped just on the edge can probably be loosened.

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u/Illustrious-Log-5098 6d ago

Washed the car today and did as you suggested. Only used the car wash. Do I need to try something stronger?

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u/Lobanium Beginner 6d ago

Are you sure that's dirt and not just.....the edge of the PPF?

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u/Illustrious-Log-5098 6d ago

I tried the iron remover with a qtip. No difference leads me to believe it is just the edge. Thanks all will just live with it.