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Danielsp12
03-30-2012, 02:30 PM
How do you guys recommend cleaning/dressing the plastic around the exterior bed and bottom panels on a Chevy Avalanche?
mjlinane
03-30-2012, 02:36 PM
Clean well with APC and dress with CG New Look Trim Gel (if darkening needed) or Ultima Tire and Trim Gel. Both last a long time - Ultima maybe longer.
mrclean81
03-30-2012, 03:30 PM
Poorboys Trim Restorer does a good job on them as well.
Beemerboy
03-30-2012, 04:06 PM
Poorboys Trim Restorer does a good job on them as well.
Hands down this is a good choice!
wild-bill
03-30-2012, 04:20 PM
Most things that I have tried run when it rains and leave streaks.
Are any of these products water resistant?
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Pats300zx
03-30-2012, 04:25 PM
I just picked up some Solutions Finish Trim Restorer at Detail Fest. I had the chance to talk with Chris West from Solutions Finish. It looks like a great product. I am planning on testing it this summer on the rub rail of my boat that sits in the water all summer.
Beemerboy
03-30-2012, 04:43 PM
Most things that I have tried run when it rains and leave streaks.
Are any of these products water resistant?
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Bill this is an application problem..With PB TR you apply using a cotton or hard foam applicator, let that dry for a few minutes or better then buff using cotton towel. This evens out the product and will keep it from streaking in the rain or while washing
Old Pirate
03-30-2012, 05:11 PM
I recommend a APC, like Meguiar`s and these fine product`s I recommend to restore and protect that area ; Poorboy`s Trim Restorer, Solutions Finish Trim Restorer which is on my Mazda now, Sonus Trim & Motor Kote and Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus will work for you and just like Beemerboy mention that maybe a an application problem is doing this to you that`s on my mind also.
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Eagle fan
03-31-2012, 12:20 AM
tuf shine with their clear coat on top. 1 year in florida and going strong. Great stuff
BobbyG
03-31-2012, 06:30 AM
Cleaning
Cleaning is fortunately pretty straight forward and any all purpose cleaner and a scrub brush is generally the way to go.
Protecting
There are a ton of quality products on the market to keep your plastic rich looking and well protected.
PERL
Ultima Tire & Trim Guard
Meguiar`s Ultimate Protectant
PoorBoy`s World Trim Restorer
Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Sonus Trim & Motor Kote
I would think that many of the tire gels would be right at home protecting this trim....
wild-bill
03-31-2012, 06:06 PM
Bill this is an application problem..With PB TR you apply using a cotton or hard foam applicator, let that dry for a few minutes or better then buff using cotton towel. This evens out the product and will keep it from streaking in the rain or while washing
That would not be the case here, to prep I start with a pressure washer followed APC and an aggressive brush to get all the dirt off, then rince with the pressure washer again. I apply the different products that I have tried with a foam block and wipe it down in 15 minutes and wipe it down again the next day.
Still I can find drip marks within a week, so I just have not found the best product yet.
Eagle fan
03-31-2012, 06:09 PM
I have an avalanche also. Tuf shine. No drips, no runs. Black as black can get
Todd@RUPES
04-03-2012, 12:01 PM
I would recommend Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus. The more I use this stuff, the more I am impressed. It is, IMO, one of the best dressings available.
BobbyG
04-03-2012, 12:34 PM
I would recommend Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus. The more I use this stuff, the more I am impressed. It is, IMO, one of the best dressings available.
I agree Todd!
I`ve been using Ultima Tire & Trim Guard for about 2 years with exceptional results! But since I`m the kind of guy who like to try out new products and stimulate the detailing economy I tried out PERL by CarPro.
I used it according to the instructions on the label plus Corey and a few others have tested it and posted their dilution ratios. I believe I used 1 part water and 3 parts PERL.
It sprays on easy and is milky in appearance. I let it sit on the clean tire for a few minutes then wipe down with a Microfiber pad. It does leave a nice even color.
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After a couple of hours I gave it a second coat following the same procedure and it`s been about 2 weeks and the tires still look exceptionally crisp.
Just wanted to let everyone know...:bigups.