any tips for pb trim restore?

[steveo3002]

hey guys

i have a few older (late 80s) vw`s that i like to keep nice , ive tried your trim restore on the window rubbers , it seems to just soak in after a hour or so

over the last 2 days ive sponged on at least 6 wet coats and buffed after a few hours, is there any point in adding more? is the product likely to soak in and do any good or am i wasting it?

i have plenty of time on my hands..if repeated applications will help in looks or help preserve the trim i will continue

[Poorboy]

The Trim Around your windows is usually smooth rubber or plastic, it will not absorb into that type of material. It is meant for grainy trim or soft rubber like the seals around the door, hood or trunk. You should also leave it on for about an hour or so and then buff with cotton, not microfiber. If it is soaking in it will help, but also remember that all rubber and plastic is different and you may observe different outcomes from different manufactures.

[steveo3002]

fast reply thanks

so if its soaking it up...carry on ?

and why not a MF to buff residue? i have been buffing with a MF until now

[Poorboy]

fast reply thanks

so if its soaking it up...carry on ?

and why not a MF to buff residue? i have been buffing with a MF until now

if it is soaking in then it`s ok and will only help to preserve. Sometimes on older vehicles products will be absorbed for quite a while until it can reach a saturation point.
Microfiber is designed to absorb and pull...you may be removing too much by using mf., also application with a foam brush will help to leave the most product behind.

[steveo3002]

okay i`ll ditch the MF for removal, ive been using a tiny patch of sponge to apply it

[audiboy]

It looks like Steve, Poorboy that is, summed it up pretty good. I haven`t had any luck with any of the trim dressings I`ve tried on the window trim.

[Suzanna]

What would be good for smooth trim?

[Beemerboy]

What would be good for smooth trim?

ON any smooth plastic painted trim an AIO would be a good choice. Anythingnthat is not to abrassive. You can lift the color on some plastics if you not careful.

I am assuming that you are talking about smooth plastic styled trim. right?

[Suzanna]

ON any smooth plastic painted trim an AIO would be a good choice. Anythingnthat is not to abrassive. You can lift the color on some plastics if you not careful.

I am assuming that you are talking about smooth plastic styled trim. right?

Well, I guess I am talking about the exterior trim.
On my car it is smooth black on the doors at the windows, wipers, the grille and strips on the roof.

Actually, I think the grille is a pebbly finish.

Suzanna

[Beemerboy]

Well, I guess I am talking about the exterior trim.
On my car it is smooth black on the doors at the windows, wipers, the grille and strips on the roof.

Actually, I think the grille is a pebbly finish.

Suzanna

What kind of car are you driving or talking about?

AIO is a very versatile product, such as Klasse and PB P-w-C the later of the two is my go to. I use it on that type of trim, on the grainy or pebbly style PB Trim Restore is the one for that

[Suzanna]

I have a pearl metalic white Sonata with the black trim.
Use Poorboy`s products - have the PwC.

The PwC left white marks on the black grille - or was it the sealant?
Can`t remember, something did.

Suzanna

[Beemerboy]

I have a pearl metalic white Sonata with the black trim.
Use Poorboy`s products - have the PwC.

The PwC left white marks on the black grille - or was it the sealant?
Can`t remember, something did.

Suzanna

I just looked at one online, and if you are talking about the black trim that is around the doors and windows, then yes the PB P-w-C is the choice that I use...Don`t rub to hard on that its painted and you can over time go threw the finish...don`t ask me how I know this.



Your grill front looks painted so again the PB would be the choice, as the white residue that you leave in the corners and all that, use an babys tooth brush to get at that. I like to spray a little PB TR on the brush at the same time it disolves the wax quickly then buff that out with a MF towel and some QD spray and your good to go..

Lastly I see that you are in FL I would think about a sealant on that black trim as added protection from the sun, just be carefull how you put it on so as not to get it in the corners


Nice ride by the way

[Suzanna]

..Don`t rub to hard on that its painted and you can over time go threw the finish...don`t ask me how I know this.

lol

[Suzanna]

Lastly I see that you are in FL I would think about a sealant on that black trim as added protection from the sun, just be carefull how you put it on so as not to get it in the corners

Would EX-P be good?

Thanks,
Suzanna

[Poorboy]

Would EX-P be good?

Thanks,
Suzanna

You could use it