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    FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    I have an FJ Cruiser coming up and I wanted feedback on which products you find most effective in cleaning/treating trim similar to the fenders of an FJ. This particular FJ is still in pretty good shape, but I`m open to the question being answered for faded black trim and black trim that is still black. My previous treatment of this type of trim would be 303. Would one of the products below do a better job?

    Thanks in advance.

    Mothers-Back-to-Black

    Meguiars Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer

    Black WOW Trim Restorer, Exterior Trim Protectant

    Duragloss Rubber & Flat Black Dressing (RBD) #271

    Chemical Guys Black on Black

    Black Again
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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    I have not had good success with Black WOW. I like CG New Look Trim Gel and recently tried UTTG and it looks like a winner, too. CG NLTG is a month on and still going strong. I have a review on it in the Detailing Products Review section.

    One tip - before applying any of these, clean well with a good APC.

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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    Poorboys Trim Restore, best product for this application
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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    I like PB Trim Restorer as well. I have tested it against Black Wow and had much better results with PBTR.

    If the list you have is what you have on hand I think I would lean towards the Black Again as it is a Dye and should last longer.

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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    Quote Originally Posted by TroyScherer View Post
    I like PB Trim Restorer as well. I have tested it against Black Wow and had much better results with PBTR.

    If the list you have is what you have on hand I think I would lean towards the Black Again as it is a Dye and should last longer.
    This is not a list of what I have on hand. It is a list of options i see on the site. I am wondering what to buy.

    Anyone used the Meg Ult Black? That was recommended buy a dealer in AZ.
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    If the trim isn`t to bad UTTG is probably the way to go. I am very eager to try CG NLTG though...

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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    Quote Originally Posted by TroyScherer View Post
    I like PB Trim Restorer as well. I have tested it against Black Wow and had much better results with PBTR..
    I did a side by side as well between the two and also liked PB`s better at least on my Dakota trim. UTTG is the most durable I have used.

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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    i like black wow for a more glossy look, meguiars m40 for a more dull look. i dont see many people using m40 that much. i like that stuff alot.
    303 on trim is ok, nothing great.

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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    Since your looking to pick up new stuff here is how I break it down.


    Quick & easy temporary fix:
    Poorboys trim restorer. Link Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer

    Longer lasting:
    UTTG. Link Tire & Trim Dressing Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus
    WGETS. Link Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant

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    CG Black on Black. It`s good stuff and drys to the touch. No messy oily residue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket View Post
    CG Black on Black. It`s good stuff and drys to the touch. No messy oily residue.
    Might have to try that. What`s the durability like?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tw33k2514 View Post
    Might have to try that. What`s the durability like?
    I think I got a month out of it, maybe a little more. Prepped the surface with APC+

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    Re: FJ Cruiser Trim Cleaning and Treating

    PB trim restorer works for me, too.
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