AIO on Black Trim - Any Pics

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I`ve had it trying to keep my trim black. My car has alot of black trim and it`s a constant battle keeping it look good. I usually get it real clean with a diluted mix of EFHI and I`ve tried Z16 (which looks great but doesn`t last) and also Wurth Rubber Care....which so far has been doing okay.



I`m thinking about buying some AIO to try and see how well it does. Anyone have any pics of AIO`ed trim pieces.

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Chefwong- Sorry, no pics, but I didn`t want to just leave you wondering. AIO gives a nice satin look the the trim *I`VE* used it on. I usually follow up with either SG, BFII, or P UPP for added protection and so I don`t have to redo it so often. Also, topping it gives you a few options as far as MINOR differences in appearance (the BFII is the richest, "oiliest" of the three, the P UPP and SG are about the same). Note that I`ve had a LITTLE white residue issue with the P UPP on SOME plastic surfaces, but it goes away with QD and/or added applications of P UPP (this is NOT a real problem, I did all the black trim on my S8 with it and it was easy and looks GREAT). 1st choice is probably the BFII.



I`m gonna go out on limb here and guess that you`ll like it. If you don`t, just wash it off with a strong EFHI mix and go back to what you`ve been using. *I* don`t think the AIO will last that long by itself anyhow, which can be good OR bad.



I tell ya, it`s GREAT to NOT have to redo the trim every time you wash the car :xyxthumbs

[Mantic6t9]

So AIO is totally safe on black trim?

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Originally posted by Mantic6t9

So AIO is totally safe on black trim?



Uh...:o I`d better say that NOTHING is TOTALLY SAFE on ANYTHING!



Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, for practical purposes, yeah, it`s about as safe as effective cleaners get. I`ve even used it *VERY VERY GENTLY* on soft black RUBBER trim, a REAL :nono but it was a "gonna still be damaged anyhow, last resort"-type situation. And it DID solve the problem.



I have NEVER had ANY problem using AIO on the [black and gray plastic/anodized aluminum/satin black painted steel/other similar finishes ad infinitum] surfaces of my vehicles. NOT ONE PROBLEM. You SHOULD, however, be careful, some of these finishes CAN be removed/damaged by the (very mild) abrasive and/or chemical cleaning properties of products like AIO, so test an inconspicuous area first.



What are you thinking of using it on? Maybe a specific application question will trigger a more specific response. I`d hate for you to try it on something I`m not thinking of with undesired results.

[Mantic6t9]

Personally i`m not planning on using it on trim i was just wondering about it. But when i made the statement i was thinking " is it safe on black vinyl and rubber side moldings?"

[Jesstzn]

I have a VW Passat with a lot of black on the lower valances .. Someone gave ne "Forever Black" tire dressing and I tried it on the tires .. didn`t like it .. Tried it on the valances .. lasted 20+ washings ..

[jeremyp111]

I use AIO/SG and I use the AIO to do all of the black trim, except below the doors (metal/plastic/rubber). It has a satin finish to it and cleans it up really nicely too. The protection does last quite a while, but I don`t go too long before redoing the AIO/SG over. I just did the AIO and one coat of SG today so tomorrow I`ll get a couple of pics for ya and post `em here.



I will also say that I also use Megs #40 to clean and protect the vinyl and rubber trim pieces after I`ve gone over it with AIO.





Jeremy

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chefwong:



Have you ever tried Automotive Internationals (Valugard`s)

Trim N` Molding Renewer

http://www.autoint.com/trim_n%20molding.htm



Very nice results and long lasting too.



Do a search on Valugard within Autopia.



Paul

[imported_Jon P. Nusbaum]

Speaking of AutoInt and Valugard, I have used some of their products and love every one. The Odor Eliminator is the best I`ve found, the Preconditioner Cleaner and Paint Correction Cream (their polish and compound) do their job great without any special scents or additives, and I`ve heard great things about their Trim N Molding Renewer.



BUT...



Now that they don`t have online odering on the web page I don`t know where to buy their stuff. Anyone have any ideas?



Sorry about hijacking the thread.

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I can direct you to a Valugard distributor.

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