black trim cleaning

[weedsnager]

looking for a cleaner/polish for black trim, the trim is not old and faded, it`s a brand new truck....looking for something that is not greasy.....i had an old meguiars bottle in my garage.....it`s about 6 years old....it looks great going on, but after the truck sits in the sun for a day it looks terrible...not looking for a high gloss

[stiffdogg06]

If you`re looking for a dressing.



Black Wow or Top Of The Line Bumper & Molding Renew.



Oh and for a cleaner, GR-40 from top of the line.com

[zaxjax]

303 Aerospace Protectant

[imported_01GreyStangGT]

I use Trim Shine by Stoner

[Bigpoppa3346]

If you`re looking for a dressing.



Black Wow or Top Of The Line Bumper & Molding Renew.



Oh and for a cleaner, GR-40 from top of the line.com





Exactly what I was gonna say (minus the Black Wow, never used it).



Note that I can`t get the GR-40 (or *anything* for that matter) to remove wax staining from certain manufacturers trim.

[stiffdogg06]

Exactly what I was gonna say (minus the Black Wow, never used it).



Note that I can`t get the GR-40 (or *anything* for that matter) to remove wax staining from certain manufacturers trim.



So far GR-40 has removed what I need for it to remove.



What cars are you having problems with bud?

[weedsnager]

any products that can be bought locally?

[JollyGreenGiant]

It might be more greasy than you want but Meg`s #40 is in most autozones and Orielys around here.



303 can sometimes be found a pool & spa places. I`ve never used it but have heard rave reviews.



Also heard rave reviews about Black Wow as well.



If you`re looking for something non greasy and more of a flat finish Meg`s HyperDressing cut 4:1 might be an option.



I can`t speak for wow or 303. but the others if not hand buffed after application will have a tendancy to run if they get in the rain soon after application.

[qwertydude]

Turtle Wax Ice polish works does not leave any oils behind and is available locally, sometimes on clearance. Also it buffs off paint really eaily. I should buy more in case they discontinue it. It`s a disappointment on paint but cleans and puts a nice semi-gloss look to plastics.

[Bigpoppa3346]

So far GR-40 has removed what I need for it to remove.



What cars are you having problems with bud?



I could go on for a while about it, but will probably lose your attention.



When I used it on some stained BMW trim, it worked great, everything "looked" perfect, I then used Hi-Temp`s Bumper Renew. Was amazed at how long the trim looked great for (1.5 months and 3 washes, normally I get a few weeks on this trim). Now, at the 4th wash and almost 2nd month, there is some staining starting to re-appear. :confused:



I`ve had it work great on other trims, but on this and maybe a few others, I have had staining come back. I work it in to the surface with a sorta rough old Vroom MF (never did have much luck using brushes to work it in), let it dry, then dress.

[HBR]

I used Magic Eraser to get wax staining off M3 trim, looks brand new.

[stilez]

Have always had great luck with GR-40 to clean.

[sallreen]

The first step is a routine washing to remove dust, road grime, and other contaminants. The second is a more thorough cleaning process to prepare your car`s paint for a protective coating. Supercars should always be washed by hand - never by an automated machine like you`d find at a petrol station.

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