detail-newb
03-16-2007, 03:00 AM
I`ve searched and also read a lot of threads here but haven`t really found an answer to my question.
I have a white 2007 Toyota Tacoma with the OEM plastic running boards, which have a textured finish. I want to put something on them so they`ll stay looking new. I want a flat or satin look, but more importantly I don`t want to make the running boards where they are slick so I won`t slide off them. :scared:
On a scrap similar piece of material I have experimented with 303 Aerospace Protectant, Meguiar`s #40, and Jeff`s Werkstatt Satin Prot. I got similar results out of all three, a decent satin look, but the surface was slicker than without the products. Perhaps I didn`t get all the excess off as if I rubbed a finger on it I could feel a residue on my hand, but I rubbed the plastic thoroughly with a dry towel. After a few days of time to dry I took a damp rag and wiped the surface off. This seemed to get rid of the slickness but I`m not sure that it didn`t just remove the products entirely.
Based on what I`ve read here, other products I thought might work include Meguiar`s Hyper Dressing, Poorboy`s Natural Look or Trim Restorer, the Optimum, or the Duragloss products. Many products claim to not leave any slippery residue yet most still don`t recommend use on things like steering wheels because they do leave it.
I know the trim dye products would work, but I don`t want to do that as the vehicle is new; I just want it to stay looking that way. I don`t mind something that washes off with rain as I can reapply as necessary.
I`ve had the truck about four months and haven`t had time to detail it yet (Autopia heresy no doubt ;) ) but based on reading here I just got some Jeff`s Prime and AJ and will be doing that very soon.
I have a white 2007 Toyota Tacoma with the OEM plastic running boards, which have a textured finish. I want to put something on them so they`ll stay looking new. I want a flat or satin look, but more importantly I don`t want to make the running boards where they are slick so I won`t slide off them. :scared:
On a scrap similar piece of material I have experimented with 303 Aerospace Protectant, Meguiar`s #40, and Jeff`s Werkstatt Satin Prot. I got similar results out of all three, a decent satin look, but the surface was slicker than without the products. Perhaps I didn`t get all the excess off as if I rubbed a finger on it I could feel a residue on my hand, but I rubbed the plastic thoroughly with a dry towel. After a few days of time to dry I took a damp rag and wiped the surface off. This seemed to get rid of the slickness but I`m not sure that it didn`t just remove the products entirely.
Based on what I`ve read here, other products I thought might work include Meguiar`s Hyper Dressing, Poorboy`s Natural Look or Trim Restorer, the Optimum, or the Duragloss products. Many products claim to not leave any slippery residue yet most still don`t recommend use on things like steering wheels because they do leave it.
I know the trim dye products would work, but I don`t want to do that as the vehicle is new; I just want it to stay looking that way. I don`t mind something that washes off with rain as I can reapply as necessary.
I`ve had the truck about four months and haven`t had time to detail it yet (Autopia heresy no doubt ;) ) but based on reading here I just got some Jeff`s Prime and AJ and will be doing that very soon.