What is the proper way of adding poorboy`s trim restorer?

[zesty-man]

hey ranney, and anyone else that knows, what do you recommend on applying the poorboy`s trim restorer to the small parts of the car? i think i did it sorta wrong, because it was getting really messy, and it was getting really late, so i colund really see. anyways, heres a close up picture of what my mom`s trim looks like. its pretty bad... (and i was just having fun with my new digital camera)

[Nickc0844]

it`s smooth, so a bit tougher. I take a small painters foam brush, apply, let sit for a bit, then go back with a MF and buff. Comes out good for me. Try it again and let us know.

[PakShak]

Hi zesty-man,

Hmmmm...I would recommend using a foam applicator pad to apply the Trim Restorer. By the condition of the trim on the car, it might take a few applications to allow the Trim Restorer to penetrate the trim. Also by the looks of the trim, there seems to be a white film or old wax on it. On the first application, you might want to scrub the trim lightly first with the trim restorer. Then with the next application of trim restorer let it sit on the trim for 5 to 10 min then buff off.

With Aloha,
Ranney :)

[zesty-man]

ah, thats what i was afriad of. foam applicators pads, i ruined two pads already, luckily they were cheap meguarie ones. heres a couple pics of what they looked like after i tried using them. keep in mind, i did about 5 inches, and it turned out like this


also, how do you "aim" your application when putting it on a foam pad? i constantly had problems with that, beause i kept putting the trim restorer onto the car`s paint. it sorta makes it hard that the trim restorer is so watery. the first time i tried it, i was careful enough, and it got on my hand, and now my fingertips feel smooth. anyways, heres what the applicators looked like after about 5 seconds of use on that beaten trim.

[NEW AGAIN]

I think I have the solution for you newagain@ec.rr.com

[Poorboy]

I think you have to thoroughly clean that rubber first....you should not be getting that much color off if it was clean....take an APC (all purpose cleaner) or Bold N Bright:D and scrub the trim well, then wipe off with a cotton towel....that surface is smooth from what I can see ...repeat that process until it gets real clean and shiny....

I also believe that Trim Restorer is not the product to be used there...it`s meant for grainy trim...
when applying TR,(shake well), use a cheap foam paint brush, you can usually find them in a dollar store or an arts and crafts store, or a Walmart(paint dept) and use a couple DROPS on the tip and paint the trim, spreading it evenly.

good luck and tell us what happens:D

[zesty-man]

hmmm, scrub hard first with the all purpose cleaner...... actually, i do have the bold n bright, but isnt that for the wheels (i hope your trying to make a joke). anyways, ill try that this weekend to see how it goes.

[disasnguy]

hmm... what products are meant for smooth trim like that? Most if not all of the trim products out there are meant for grainy trim.

[zesty-man]

thats a really good question..., can someone answer that one for me?

[nthngd2say]

PB`s Natural Look is meant for smooth trim if I remember correctly. I know there are others as well but NL is the only one I have used - 303 maybe?

[NEW AGAIN]

Meguiars Trim Restorer

[wifehatescar]

303 on smooth trim worked ok for me...lasted longer than TR

[awd330]

Products for painted finishes will sometimes work better on smooth trim. I`ve used the following with good results: Clearkote Vanilla Moose, Poorboy`s Polish with Carnauba, Poorboy`s Professional Polish, Klasse All In One.

For textured trim, I prefer to use Poorboy`s Trim Restorer.

[Poorboy]

yes hard rubber mouldings can be best treated by cleaning thoroughly...Bold N Bright is stronger than Natural Look and will clean deeper while leaving protection. Many times a good chemical cleaner, like the ones stated above by awd330, will clean and bring back the smooth rubber pieces as long as they are not showing signs of drying up and cracking. If they are drying up and cracking there is little anyone can do but try very short term solutions.

[Ringo]

I use Klasse AIO for hard plastics/rubber and it usually restores the trim. Put a small amount on a foam applicator pad and buff it until its clean smooth and black. You wont have to worry about getting it on the paint either.