303 is streaky when used on my exterior trim.

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mnbv

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I used 303 on my trim after I washed my car with foam. I got a little on the paint, but after I finished everything I wiped it down. It looked great then, but after a day it got all streaky and messy looking. I love 303 on the interior, but it has a :down from me on exterior trim.
 
if its streaky then you can always buff it. while I will admit 303 isnt the best in terms of looks, i will tell you that none of my outer trim is faded on my 1 year old car, and my neighbors who dont treat it is.....
 
Make sure you are wiping off the excess. Apply it to the trim, let it set for a few minutes, then wipe off with a clean towel. Some people get good results this way. Honestly, I never could get 303 to hold up well on anything exterior.



I've had good luck with the 1Z (Einszett) Vinyl & Rubber care (real name is Tiefenpfleger) and just recently started using RaggTopp Vinyl Protectant. It's made for vinyl convertible tops, but I've had great luck so far with it on my fender flares.



If the trim is smooth (not-texture) you can try using the same thing you use to protect your paint. I've done this on my plastic side mirrors and had good results.
 
I have a TON of trim on my car, much of it is smooth. here is a pic.

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you can see the lower trim is smooth and the middle trim is also. this won't be stained with polishes/wax?

Also, I will try buffing the 303 more.
 
Haha, you really think so? That was only after a wash with Eagle one wet. I have never polished it or waxed it. Believe me, there are many, many swirls everywhere, the picture hides them. I will be getting a PC and a pad kit soon. It takes me an hour and 50 minutes to just wash and dry my car, I wonder how long it will take me to polish it, hahaha.

Thanks!
 
Sorry that happened. Never has streaked on me. I do apply it, wait a few minutes, then buff it. I apply it once a month to the exterior trim.
 
mnbv if you have Klasse AIO give it a try .. I just detailed a Civic same color last week and I rubbed the black down with IA first to clean it then used the AIO. I saw the car last nite and the black still looks good. No staining.
 
what is IA Jesstzn? I am consitering Klasse twins, I will be getting a pc soon. Once I order my pc, I will get my polishes/glaze/sealents/wax etc.
 
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