PB Trim Restorer vs 303 on trim?

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White95Max

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I'm putting together an Autogeek order, and I'm wondering if I need to get some PB's Trim Restorer or not. I've heard great things about it. Does 303 work as well on exterior plastic trim as Trim Restorer does?

If the trim was neglected, I was going to use 303 Aerospace Cleaner on it, then 303 Protectant.

Should I just get both - TR and 303 (cleaner and protectant)?
 
Trim Restorer is really an all in one product. It cleans and protects in one. Its cleaning properties are really good. I like it for removing light trim staining from wax as well. It leaves a glossy shine as well.



303 doesnt leave as glossy of a shine, depending on what your looking for. You would also need to pre-clean any surfaces as you mentioned if they are in bad shape. I havent used it much on trim so I dont know how well it works in that area. It is suitable for tires, the dash, rubber seals, etc... whereas TR isnt as versatile.



I havenâ€â„¢t really ever used a pre-cleaner for TR so I donâ€â„¢t think you would need one for it. Unless you have some really bad trim to work on already :D



Hope this helps :D
 
Well I gave in and ordered the 303 cleaner and protectant, as well as the Poorboy's TR. I figure I can always find plenty of uses for the 303 products, so it's not like any of them would sit around and not get used.
 
303 has run after a rain every single time I have applied it to exterior trim (tires were different, perhaps because it soaked in?), regardless of how well I buffed it after 30-60 minutes of it sitting.
 
TW85 HHI said:
303 has run after a rain every single time I have applied it to exterior trim (tires were different, perhaps because it soaked in?), regardless of how well I buffed it after 30-60 minutes of it sitting.
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I had the exact same experience when I tried 303 on my Convertible top. ... No matter how long I let it sit or how well I buffed it off, it ran on the car/ windows after a rain.
 
PB TS truly restores the trim. It cleans, shines, and protects in 1 step and will not wash away.



I like using it for all exterior trim...My 303 sticks to the inside.
 
in my experience with 303, I dont think it soaks in well enough - no "staying" power - I don't even like it on my dash board. I prefer a bit of a shine on my plastic & rubber everytime I've used 303 it looks like i just wiped the area down with a damp cloth. My first and last bottle of 303 has been banned to engine use only.
 
PB's TR wasn't actually formulated to be used on smooth trim. I am fairly certain that it was designed to be used on textured exterior moldings such as those on the Chevrolet suburban/silverado.



For my smooth trim, I use AIO followed by UPP using the WOWO method.
 
These issues with trim dressings are exactly why I have switched to using a paint cleaner + sealant on all nonporous exterior trim.
 
Corey, as with the rest of detailing, prep is everything.





My girlfriend's Saab (textured plastic) was having some ugly trim problems. We had a couple wax slip ups that led to whiteneing of the trim. Well if I just went to TS the wax probably wouldnt be all gone and would've more or less, sat on the surface, until the rain storm.



We deep cleaned with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (what a tool BTW) which left a flat black, clean surface. We applied TS x 2 (10 min intervals) and let dry for 1 hour before driving. The trim has stayed at a black sheen for weeks.
 
I had the exact same experience when I tried 303 on my Convertible top. ... No matter how long I let it sit or how well I buffed it off, it ran on the car/ windows after a rain.
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I have not used 303 on exteror, but. . .



The run might be because you waited too long. On vinyl, the 303 instruction is just [put on and wipe dry]. The ingredients of 303 Protectant seems to separate as time goes on. What remains is oily thing and some solid. Then it might be harder to wipe dry with towel. That might cause the "run."

. . . . just my guess, I have no experience on convertible top. . .
 
GSRstilez said:
Corey, as with the rest of detailing, prep is everything.





My girlfriend's Saab (textured plastic) was having some ugly trim problems. We had a couple wax slip ups that led to whiteneing of the trim. Well if I just went to TS the wax probably wouldnt be all gone and would've more or less, sat on the surface, until the rain storm.



We deep cleaned with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (what a tool BTW) which left a flat black, clean surface. We applied TS x 2 (10 min intervals) and let dry for 1 hour before driving. The trim has stayed at a black sheen for weeks.
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I try to minimize my ordering, since I have a few good local businesses that supply good products.



PB's trim restore smells solventy, so I figured it would have no problem with a little wax residue. Maybe I am expecting too much out of the product, or drawing conclusions from a cursory smell of a product. :nixweiss Priced as it is, it is 4 times more expensive than the Gold Class, and I don't believe it does 4 times better work--application and results.
 
I use the TR on all my exterior trim and have been very happy with it. On the smooth trim, I apply it and then give it a very light buff and acheive a nice deep gloss that is univerally black. Lasts about four weeks in rainy weather. I have a CR-V, so there is a ton of black ext trim. I really like application with a 1" foam paint brush, spraying a few sprays into a clean small dish and dipping the brush into it. Excellent control and minimum waste of product.
 
Gold Class is a good product. I have found that PB's Trim Restorer gives me a better shine on exterior plastic trim (textured) and I find it very durable. If you've got Gold Class and like it stick with it. I use TR under my hood a lot on textured plastic. I find 303 and similar products "run" on exterior surfaces.
 
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