Trim Restorer Reviews - Black Wow Pro and Poorboy`s World

[mnehls86]

I was fortunate enough to win these both as a part of Autopia`s Massive Vinyl Protectant Test *UPDATED 8-21*

Items received 8/21/15




Black Wow Prewow Pre-Cleaner:

Price- $14.99 for the 4oz bottle. However the one shipped to me is a 6oz bottle and doesn`t seem to be available in Autopia`s store.
Scent- I don`t remember too much of any smell. Maybe a hint of strawberry like the restorer?
Description- Finally an easy to use trim cleaner, that gets the job done quickly!
There is no other product that will permanently remove wax or polish stains from trim as effectively as Pre-Wow Pre-Cleaner. When using Pre-Wow, it will clean without drying, and won`t leave any streaking behind. Very simple to use, and will not harm your paint. It doesn`t have a pesky chemical smell either, it actually smells surprisingly good!
Like Black-Wow Trim Restorer, it is super concentrated so start off by using very little product (about the size of a pea), and add more product as needed.

Black Wow Pro:

Price- $69.99 16oz
Scent- Strawberry
Description- Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer is a conditioning gel designed to quickly and effectively restore your trim’s natural, rich, and factory-fresh appearance. Specifically-engineered, fast-acting silicones absorb into plastic, rubber and vinyl trim quickly, rejuvenating their appearance for months on end. Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer works on both interior and exterior surfaces, whether painted, vinyl, coated, rubber or plastic!

A completely new formula, Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer was designed to exceed the needs of professional detailers. Detailer’s need a product that works quickly and is easy to use. Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer is both! This gel absorbs into the trim in seconds, so you can see it work. Simply apply multiple coats of Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer until the surface is uniform.

Professionals also demand a product that is easy to apply. The thin consistency of Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer means that applying it to vented windshield cowls, trim pieces and other complex shapes is effortless. With Black Wow Pro, you can achieve consistent, flawless and great-looking results in just minutes. If you accidentally get some on the paint, just wipe it off.

Because Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer absorbs deep into the trim, it will not wash off in the rain. Once applied, Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer will provide months upon months of protection and good looks. Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer delivers professional results quickly and easily, making it the ideal choice for anybody who wants their trim looking its best.

Poorboy’s World:

Price- $17.99 16oz
Scent- Coconut
Description- Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer restores the natural look to interior and exterior rubber, plastics, leather, and vinyl. By just wiping on Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer, you can undo the results of years of sun damage and fading.
Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer is not a dye or colorant. It’s a dressing and protectant that restores the original appearance to trim, bumpers, tires, dashboards, and seats. Surfaces will feel clean, dry, and non-greasy.

Poorboy’s Trim Restorer contains a patented UV absorber to help treated surfaces maintain their color and texture.

Keep your vehicle’s trim looking good with Poorboy’s Trim Restorer.


REVIEW:


For this comparison I tested these restorer’s on the side mirrors of my daily driver. Both were cleaned using Meg’s D101 at 1:10 and a nylon brush. Starting with the driver’s side I chose the Black Wow products.

Driver side mirror all cleaned up. As you can see they need some love. Also the plastic varies in texture and shading. The lighter plastic was rougher and more porous.






I chose to use the Black Wow Pre-Cleaner on a cheap MF towel and worked it into the mirror. I didn’t expect for the cleaner to really darken it at all but it made quite the difference with just that step. I buffed it with another MF towel to make sure there was nothing left behind and taped off the mirror.




Ready to apply the Black Wow Pro.

I applied two coats of Black Wow on a foam paint brush letting each coat soak into the plastic for a couple minutes before buffing. Consistency was that of a watered down gel. Not really watery or very thick and very easy to squeeze out of the bottle without worrying about using too much.









After two coats…………













Now for the passenger side mirror and the Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer.






I chose to use the Tuf Shine applicator for this restorer because though thick I find this applicator doesn’t eat up the more watery products. Poorboy’s Trim Restorer spreads forever and saying a little goes a long way may be an understatement. For those that only work on their personal vehicles this could possibly last them forever unless you decide to use it on tires too.








After two coats…………









Both mirrors all finished up…





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Conclusion:
I really like both products so far. Both have definitely brought some color back to these mirrors but as you can see there is a massive price difference so we will have to see how long they last. Black Wow after applying two coats and setting for a few minutes had a very slight greasy feel. The Poorboys however was completely dry to the touch. Both look good and more even in color this morning. I will follow up soon for durability and I also want to see how both of these perform on tires, so more to come.



Thanks for looking.
Matt.

[mnehls86]

Pictures from this morning.

[Angus]

Great comparison review - thanks for posting it. I need to get moving on my review now!

Of the two which one do you think has the most natural look? As in looks like a brand new factory part vs one "wearing" a dressing? I ask because to me, the photo of PB Trim Restorer looks way more "natural" then Black Wow which kinda reminds me of a black magic marker.

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One aspect of a dressing`s performance that almost always goes unreported or unnoticed is how well it resists leaving an oily looking film on glass after a rainfall. For example, a piece of outside weather stripping that borders a window needs dressed or coated, but which product won`t leach onto glass after a rainfall? I have this issue and have yet to find a dressing or sealant that actually dries 100% and will stay that way.

[Pats300zx]

Great comparison and review. Looking forward to updates to seeing how they perform after exposure to rain. I am curious if either product will run.

[mnehls86]

Of the two which one do you think has the most natural look? As in looks like a brand new factory part vs one "wearing" a dressing? I ask because to me, the photo of PB Trim Restorer looks way more "natural" then Black Wow which kinda reminds me of a black magic marker.

Now that the Black Wow has soaked in over night it is about tied with both looking natural. Neither have a sheen looking like a dressing was applied. The very slight oiliness of the Black Wow is also gone.

One aspect of a dressing`s performance that almost always goes unreported or unnoticed is how well it resists leaving an oily looking film on glass after a rainfall. For example, a piece of outside weather stripping that borders a window needs dressed or coated, but which product won`t leach onto glass after a rainfall? I have this issue and have yet to find a dressing or sealant that actually dries 100% and will stay that way.

I was going to make a joke about how California doesn`t get rain but it actually just sprinkled for a minute. However unless it pours while driving home I don`t think I can comment anytime soon about the products transferring over to the glass. Maybe after the next wash? These both feel completely dry to the touch. I will spray both with water when I get a chance and see if it makes them feel oily with moisture.

Great comparison and review. Looking forward to updates to seeing how they perform after exposure to rain. I am curious if either product will run.

Thanks. I wasn`t really sure how to do a decent comparison/ dual review so it feels lazy to me but I will try to make up for it with updates! I really hope we get some real rain out here again soon. I want to see my products at work! Oh yeah and we need it here pretty bad too. At least I can review on extreme heat and direct sun conditions though.