Gas related (should I say "fuel" related?)

[Cara]

I know there's an official "post your mpg" thread, but I only have one reading, with my "new" Vibe, so far, so it's not really official -- but I am psyched: 32 mpg in mostly suburban (not really city, not interstate) driving. Very happy, as that's really the primary reason I bought my Vibe. Wanted a hybrid, but I'm getting 11 mpg better than my old car and spent about 1/6 what I would've spent on a hybrid.

Second, kind-of-fuel-related question. On my 2003 base Vibe, there's a plastic-y molding that goes around the tires. On the molding right under the gas tank -- well, my husband, on first fill-up, must have dripped a bit, as I had a lighter-colored swipe on that molding right after he put fuel in the Vibe.

Anyone else have this happen? He put a little turtle wax on it and it's better, but not gone. Any suggestions?

Thanks

[lannvouivre]

You can fix with with some Meguiar's Shine Protectant. You'll end up doing all of your plastic cladding, though, because it's so awesome. They also make a plastic polish that works better, but I don't have any yet.

[Cara]

Seems weird that molding right under the gas cap would be so ... sensitive to gasoline. But we'll try the Meguiars - thanks!