PB`s Trim Restorer VS. Forever Black Trim Restorer

**matthiasj** · 05-18-2005, 10:20 AM

Anyone ever compared these products? I read about Forever Black on PAC, anyone know which one would be better? The Forever Black comes with a cleaner, and an applicator.

Thanks,
Matt

**carazy** · 05-18-2005, 07:39 PM

I have tried both. Forever black has some type of dye in it and can be very messy. I would only use Forever black on old and discolored trim and PB`s on trim in good condition. If I was going to get just one I would get the PB`s.

**awd330** · 05-18-2005, 08:25 PM

I have also tried both and agree with carazy`s assessment.

**Mr. Clean** · 05-18-2005, 11:12 PM

I`ve never used the Forever Black product, so no comparison. I will point out that PB`s TR is recommended for textured trim vs. smooth surface. I don`t believe that TR has any cleaning properties. TR has not proved as durable as I had hoped. Other than the short lifespan, the product performs as advertised, making it (IMO) a pretty decent product, but not one of Steve`s greatest (of course most his products have the bar raised fairly high

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**matthiasj** · 05-19-2005, 12:25 AM

Well i wanted to use it on my faded cowl cover, and my faded side mirrors. I was just hoping to bring some life back into them, heck, how about mother`s Back to Black?

**wytstang** · 05-20-2005, 07:01 PM

Remove the cowl/mirror and paint it semi black. I`ve read on autopia that some people have given up on trim restoreres(sp?) not that they don`t work they just don`t last because of the harsh conditions they go through.

**kimwallace** · 05-20-2005, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by matthiasj

Well i wanted to use it on my faded cowl cover, and my faded side mirrors. I was just hoping to bring some life back into them, heck, how about mother`s Back to Black?

Forget about the Mother`s Back to Black ...
If your mirrors and cowl are smooth instead of grained you might be able to restore them using AIO or Poorboys Pro Polish. I had a Jimmy with smooth black mirrors and that is what I used to bring them back to life. If they are grained, unless you repaint them, I reccomend the TR.
I haven`t really found a product for grained trim that satisfies me 100%.