If you were to detail a car, and you use QEW, would you tape off the trim, detail the paint, and then clean the trim and add protectant or should this be done first? Also, my trim doesn't have wax buildup but instead sun damage. I was looking into a dye for it. Which is better, Forever Black or Black Again? Thanks.
how do you restore trim efficiently?
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forever black from my use blows *** and is a waste of money. check this out if you wanna do your trim: http://www.topoftheline.com/trimmolreski.html
Vernon
Vernon
Another idea that I am going to try is SEM semi-gloss dark charcoal waterborne dye....tape off...apply with a sponge brush...3 coats...in one direction only. If w/stripping or mouldings are prepared/cleaned properly the SEM waterborne will last indefinitely...the kit looks nice, but the above method will cut the cost by around 2/3 rds.
I was playing around with AIO on my sister's car the other day. It is a Honda CR-V and the plastic is faded from the sun. AIO really seemed to restore it well, and the MF cloth I was using was dark gray/black in the spots I had use AIO.
So with my little discovery, I made sure I applied AIO to the trim while prepping my car tonight for SG and Signature. Trim looks great!
So with my little discovery, I made sure I applied AIO to the trim while prepping my car tonight for SG and Signature. Trim looks great!
Jesstzn
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vdog0531 said:
Have you used this and how was it to do?
What did you use it on?
Did you use the Forever Black Trim Restorer?
I use the Forever Black Tire Gel on my black textured lowers and its great.
xhaust50, I've had great success with Mothers' BACK-TO-BLACK.
This is a true restorer not a dedicated protectant (although it does offer some protection). When finished dress it with a good protectant of your choice (except 303...it requires a virgin surface).
BACK-TO-BLACK will restore rubber and plastic provided you use it properly.
Here's a link to reviews of BACK-TO-BLACK made by Autopians. Note that some had better success than others, and the key was knowing it's proper usage...this isn't a slap-on/walkaway product. It requires rubbing, and sometimes multiple applications and rubbing, but you only need to do it till it restores the surface then just use your favourite dressing in the future.
Just scroll down the page to the bottom and read all the reviews.
Click here for reviews.
Hope this helps.
This is a true restorer not a dedicated protectant (although it does offer some protection). When finished dress it with a good protectant of your choice (except 303...it requires a virgin surface).
BACK-TO-BLACK will restore rubber and plastic provided you use it properly.
Here's a link to reviews of BACK-TO-BLACK made by Autopians. Note that some had better success than others, and the key was knowing it's proper usage...this isn't a slap-on/walkaway product. It requires rubbing, and sometimes multiple applications and rubbing, but you only need to do it till it restores the surface then just use your favourite dressing in the future.
Just scroll down the page to the bottom and read all the reviews.
Click here for reviews.
Hope this helps.
MattZ28
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Poorboy's Trim Restorer 
here is how this stuff works not my work, but very convinsing to me:
http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38660&highlight=guards
Vernon
not my work, but very convinsing to me:http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38660&highlight=guards
Vernon
foxtrapper
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Black Again is not a dye, it's a plastic dressing compound. It works well in my opinion, but it's not going to take a bleached out plastic bumper and make it turn black.
Raven
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I've had very good luck with Meguairs Trim Detail. Goes on easily and leaves a dark, matte look alomost like new. Just started using it so I'm not sure how long it will last but looks great for the last two weeks.
Jesstzn
New member
vdog0531 said:here is how this stuff works
http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38660&highlight=guards
Vernon
So you haven't used Forever Black or the product in the link?
if your black plastic/hardrubber trim is in bad condition, just sand it, mask off the area, and give it a coat or 2 of "OEM black trim paint" from duplicolor.
lasts much much longer than that $10 foreve black stuff, and way cheaper than that $50 trim kit mentioned earlier.
then, just make sure you take care of it from now. =)
lasts much much longer than that $10 foreve black stuff, and way cheaper than that $50 trim kit mentioned earlier.
then, just make sure you take care of it from now. =)
First, thanks for all the responses. I have Mother Back to Black and tried it but it didn't work to well for me. Maybe I'll try giving it another shot since I already have it.
1. As far as the post made about sanding the trim and painting it, can anyone else verify that this is a good idea? If so, what's the best way to do it?
2. Also, I'm still curious as to when you guys treat the trim in relation to the rest of the detail. Thanks again.
1. As far as the post made about sanding the trim and painting it, can anyone else verify that this is a good idea? If so, what's the best way to do it?
2. Also, I'm still curious as to when you guys treat the trim in relation to the rest of the detail. Thanks again.