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    LashingStanely- When I first read that you scrub it with a BHB I thought "his trim isn`t as bad as what I start with..." but then when I read how the UTTG+ isn`t as good for you (as Wolfgang) on *faded* trim I rethought it..I bet it`s just another of those things where YMMV.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    LashingStanely- When I first read that you scrub it with a BHB I thought "his trim isn`t as bad as what I start with..." but then when I read how the UTTG+ isn`t as good for you (as Wolfgang) on *faded* trim I rethought it..I bet it`s just another of those things where YMMV.
    Dear Accumulator,

    I can`t decide if your use of accoronyms is completely out of control or if I`m just a really lame millennial....I assume the latter.

    Love,
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    I seem to remember that Brandt tested a couple of products not to long ago regarding this subject. I think he also posted some pictures. You might try to contact him.
    Jay

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    Quote Originally Posted by LashingStanley View Post
    Dear Accumulator,

    I can`t decide if your use of accoronyms is completely out of control or if I`m just a really lame millennial....I assume the latter.

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    YMMV = Your Mileage May Very - I guess it *is* a bit before your time.



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    Finish Kare #425 has worked very well for me as well as on the painted surfaces.
    Are you talking about the pink liquid? The anti-static detail spray?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tropicsteve View Post
    i like car pro pearl. i often find a really beat finish looks dramatically better the next day after curing. lasts a good while too.
    Just recently got some Perl from a co-worker (mjlinane) and mixed it 1:1 to test on tires and trim. So far I like the darkening effect after a day or two and it does not run like Megs hyper dressing. Seems to do better with multiple coats on tires and trim. Even did the engine bay - WOW! Next to try is Gyeon trim to make it last longer on the other vehicle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LashingStanley View Post
    Dear Accumulator,

    I can`t decide if your use of accoronyms is completely out of control or if I`m just a really lame millennial....I assume the latter.

    Love,
    Matt (age 29)
    No, no...change those assumptions

    Heh heh...blame it entirely on my (comparatively elderly) self Part of my ridiculous post-count probably reflects the moments saved via acronyms/abbreviations, but that doesn`t make it right!

    Let`s see...I can remember being 29, that`s when we got married!

    BHB= Boar`s Hair Brush
    UTTG+ = Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus

    Eh, just wanted to try typing those out in their entirety...sheesh, too much work, back to BHB and UTTG+ Blame it on my advanced age (almost 58!).

    Quote Originally Posted by JustJesus
    YMMV = Your Mileage May Very - I guess it *is* a bit before [a 29yo`s] time.
    Heh heh, I don`t even know which generation is supposed to know which catchphrases! I`m still talking about "handing out mimeographs" and "rolling down windows". I still use phrases like "dig", "feature", and "color me [whatver]..", still call certain guys "cats".
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    Owatrol Polytrol - the most effective remedy restoring black faded materials. The coating lasts up to one year.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQTmEFdZwk

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    I used the 303 Trim restorer. The trim wasn`t real faded. It did darken it to it`s original color. Can`t comment on color change on badly faded trim. But durability for a very reasonably priced product is incredible. It`s been over a year now and still going strong. The little bit I got on the door glass is still there as well lol. I didn`t bother removing it from the glass, I figured a couple weeks it would be gone.mnow I want to see how long it stays.

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    DaveT435- Huh, that *is* lasting a long time.

    Would it clean off the glass easily if you wanted to bother? Wondering about if you got some on the paint....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    Heh heh, I don`t even know which generation is supposed to know which catchphrases! I`m still talking about "handing out mimeographs" and "rolling down windows". I still use phrases like "dig", "feature", and "color me [whatver]..", still call certain guys "cats".
    Seriously. Who`s doing what these days.

    haha... "Dig" is before my time, but I do use that one. I dig that word [pun].

    Cats. haha. Yeah, I can`t find myself to use that one. I guess dogs came after cats. Though, spelled "dawgs"

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    Thanks for all the feedback. I used Solution Finish and so far really happy with results. Car is stored for the winter but had it out a few times as we are getting into spring here in Ontario.
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