How to shine/protect B pillars

[shagnat]

2010 Genesis 4.6L and I want to keep my B pillars shiny black and protected. I've neglected my car over the winter and it hurt my soul. I did some minor work on it today and realized how filthy it was. Took it to the local coin-op then took it to the shade to dry it off...... oh lordy, I got more dirt off by drying than the coin-op did with the high (?) powered spray/soap etc.
Anyway, I wanted the rubber along the doors where it meets the windows and the B pillars to look like new. I tried two coats of Mothers Back to Black and had a little success but not what I was wanting.
So, what do you guys suggest. Somebody said use brake fluid??? Or was it brake cleaner???
Anywho..... what do y'all think?

 

[xiaphin]

I use mothers Back to Black but if has been a long time since you last used it a few generous coats need to be applied. As for the brake fluid or cleaner I won't be the guinea pig for that. Brake fluid typically destroys your paint so I can't imagine it would do any good on the B-Pillars.

Curious to know what other products people are using and how they compare Back to Black.

 

[shagnat]

+1

 

[Tailwalker]

I use 303 aerospace wipes. They work great for the interior, and rather than throw them out, I use on all the exterior trim, gaskets, door sills, windshield surrounds, and engine bay covers. I love the stuff.

 

[shagnat]

I'll go to my nearby NAPA dealer and get some 303 on Tuesday.
Will it keep my B pillars nice and shiny??

 

[dareckibmw]

How about vinyl wrap? it could be a better idea?

 

[Ray J]

best way is to wax them if there painted and that's it. If to much damage the only way to fix them is to repaint then at a shop or if your handy paint them yourself. Don't go to ebay for those pillar post covers (they are absolute junk) Ive been there ok. good luck
I was thinking this was a joke...brake fluid!!!

 

[Tailwalker]

The 303 does not make it real shiny, no. It just makes the pillars darker, with a matte to semi-gloss look. For my taste, I like the results.

 

[xiaphin]

Be nice to see before and after shots of the B-Pillars cleaned with different products. I'll post mine next time I wash the car, which will probably be this weekend because my car is yellow from all this NC pollen!! Driving home the other day you could see a yellow haze in the air.

How about vinyl wrap? it could be a better idea?

I know some users have vinyl wrapped the bumper inserts and other parts but not sure about the pillars. They would still have to be cleaned though.