Carmor - Fade to New - Trim Restorer

[SeaJays]

I was asked to review Carmor Fade to New permanent trim restorer.`


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I received the product with all the nessecary applicators, wiping cloth, and instructions. The instructions recommend to thoroughly clean the trim using IPA. The directions also indicated for a factory look to immediately buff the area after application.


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I had an Acura TL in my shop on Sunday and the windsheild cowl was pretty faded and figured it would be a good test.


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I used APC + first to clean the cowl, followed up by an IPA wipe down. It was applied in my shop with the temp around 65.


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The product was very easy to apply, just wipe on ensuring it`s even, then buff off. I did notice that if you do not buff it off you can end up with some streaking, which is easily fixed by reapplying and then buffing off.


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Overall thoughts:


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Cost: $35 for the bottle - very reasonable


Ease of use: very easy to use


Darkening Ability: Darkens pretty well. Trim was not an extreme case, but it returned the trim to like factory


Durability: will monitor it. It did get rained on last night and was beading very well and did not run at all (see pic)


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50/50s


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Finished


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[Catch-22]

Looks better, but not quite OEM. Darker, just not the same sheen as new. Is it a dye?

[SeaJays]

It`s not a dye. The product is clear.