Proper Way To Apply And Use Back To Black

[Kool_ZX3]

Can anyone tell me the proper way to use and apply it? it seems like alot of people have trouble, does anyone know what the proper way of using it is? The directions on the bottle are just to vague.



The way i am taking it is to apply using a good bit of the product(don't go cheap) rub it into the surface well(like a polish),not just wipe on the surface like a protectant would be used,wait about 5 mintues to let dry, then buff the surface well and after buffing let cure and sit for 8 hours before applying protectant or another coat of it.



would this be the correct way to use back to black?

 

[ghost_rider_x]

thats how i do it and it works fairly well. the only problem i have with it is that it doesn't last that long. i've recently started to use kiwi leather shoe dye (not polish). it provided a dark rich color and hasn't faded in 2 months with countless washes/rain.

 

[Kool_ZX3]

Kiwi shoe dye LOL, i should try that :xyxthumbs

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

Thats how I used it too, but I've come to feel that a water-based product doesn't have the "power" for full-out trim restoration. I've since switched to two products which I feel give me much better results with less hassle. Poorboy's Trim Restore for mildly faded trim, and TOL's (www.topoftheline.com) trim dye for the rough stuff. Their dye really blows the doors off of Forever Black, and I haven't been detailing long enough to see the maximum longetivity of it :xyxthumbs .

 

[Alfisti]

Can anyone tell me the proper way to use and apply it? it seems like alot of people have trouble, does anyone know what the proper way of using it is? The directions on the bottle are just to vague.



The way i am taking it is to apply using a good bit of the product(don't go cheap) rub it into the surface well(like a polish),not just wipe on the surface like a protectant would be used,wait about 5 mintues to let dry, then buff the surface well and after buffing let cure and sit for 8 hours before applying protectant or another coat of it.



would this be the correct way to use back to black?

That the correct way, except wait 30 min before buffing off. Allow to cure overnight to prevent streaking from second application of another protectant (which I learnt the hard way).



I found its best to use a rough terry cloth to maximize the chemical cleaning.



B2B will restore (not just mask) even badly oxidised rubber/plastic, but it'll do it over time. Don't expect a single application to do it, therefore it really is for the enthusiast to use multiple times at home, rather the pro for customers' vehicles.



You'll be amazed how multiple applications will restore badly deteriorated surfaces, not just back to black, but pack to an OEM look.



Because its protection doesn't last as long as a dedicated protectant it forces one to make multiple application and relatively quickly restore the surface. That's why initially, I don't apply a protectant on top of it because it just stretches out the process.

 

[Kool_ZX3]

I will make sure i wait 30 mins now before i buff, thanks :xyxthumbs



it's going to take a few applications for sure but hopefully with some effort it will look new again

 

[foxtrapper]

As far as I know, the proper way to use Back to Black is to apply it to the inside of a trash can.



Bar none, it is the worse plastic trim dressing I've ever used.

 

[Alfisti]

As I just posted on another thread:



"B2B is more of a trim restorer rather than a dedicated protectant...its not designed for durability. A bit like AIO compared to SG."

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

As far as I know, the proper way to use Back to Black is to apply it to the inside of a trash can.



Bar none, it is the worse plastic trim dressing I've ever used.

Their sales pitch should be "Hey, it beats cleaner wax*"



*but not by much.



Last time I used it, it took 2 apps and it lasted about a month. I actually have a fairly full bottle thats free to a good home, if anyone wants one.

 

[theamcguy]

As far as I know, the proper way to use Back to Black is to apply it to the inside of a trash can.



Bar none, it is the worse plastic trim dressing I've ever used.

Ok what does work?

 

[Dylansdad]

I also was less than pleased with the results from B2B...for moderately faded black items, I prefer either Stoner's Trim Shine, or Meguairs' Gold Class Trim Detailer......depending on the location of the trim....

 

[Kool_ZX3]

i tried it today and it seemed to work great, i let it sit for 6 hours and worked it in, no streaks, no nothing just a darker finish to my faded trim :xyxthumbs I will do another coat soon then apply protectant like forrest has said in many threads and it will look great. It looks a ton better now then it did so it must work.



It's meant as a beauty product not durability

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

Ok what does work?

TOL's trim dye is unbeatable, but it is a slight PITA. For an easy to use, great looking solution, try an oil-based dressing/restorer like Poorboy's Trim Restore.

 

[Alfisti]

Ok what does work?

Mothers Protectant is their dedicated dressing, and I find it as good as any out there, and better than most.

 

[Tasty]

Your first post read just like the directions on the bottle. They give you all the info you need on how to use it.

 

[RuffRyder]

as good as any[...], and better than most.

Sounds like someone's been watching Gattaca.

 

[foxtrapper]

i tried it today and it seemed to work great, i let it sit for 6 hours and worked it in, no streaks, no nothing just a darker finish to my faded trim :xyxthumbs I will do another coat soon then apply protectant like forrest has said in many threads and it will look great. It looks a ton better now then it did so it must work.



It's meant as a beauty product not durability

Next time you change your oil, wipe the plastic trim with the oily rag, you'll get just as good a result. If that's your sole measure of acceptability, you could save yourself a lot of money. Shoot, even a pass with a Big Mac wrapper will achieve a darker finish.