Something for plastic cowl on trucks?

Agreed about using a Detailing Brush or a wide Artist's Brush for Cowls like this. Both for cleaning, and for applying a protectant.

My general theme if you're not going so far to remove the entire Cowl for such processes would be to use a dampened brush with a diluted mild cleaner to first clean all those nooks and crannies. Think of trying to "pull' the nasties out, wiping the brush continually as you go with a towel. Unless you don't really care about dirts going down under the Cowl and would probably flush with clean water after anyway?

Then if say using something like Wolfgang WETS, I'd pour a small amount into a small vessel, just lightly dampen the Brush then apply to the Cowl without letting any excess drip under the Cowl. I might start with treating the un-louvered areas first, to diminish the WETS so that you're not over-applying into those holes-louvered areas.

Hope this idea makes sense and helps.
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Optimum car wax I didn't think
was a sealant for plastic trim.
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•That’s what’s nice about many
of today’s Sealants:
-they’re multi-purpose: Won’t cause
any harm, or stain, trim/moldings.

•Meguiar’s Ultimate Quik Wax is another
Sealant I use on porous textured black
plastic components.

MrOneEyedBoh said:
I was hoping to use something dedicated
that isn't water based.

I have PERL but it washes off too fast,
being water based
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The alternative would be some kind of
dedicated petroleum-based dressing.

Sorry...
but I won’t be the one that recommends
any of those type of dressings to use on your
cowl project...I refuse to even use them myself!


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Is it water, or petroleum, based?




Bob
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From the Autogeek website -
BLACKFIRE Tire & Trim Sealant is far more than a trim dressing. This polymer-based trim restorer forms a bond at the molecular level, restoring the surface while coating it in a durable, protective shell. BLACKFIRE Tire & Trim Sealant doesn’t wash off in the rain – it actually causes water to bead up like a wax! Treated surfaces will have a factory-fresh appearance – not a sticky, greasy mess like other so-called trim restorers.
 
Bobby B. said:
From the Autogeek website -
BLACKFIRE Tire & Trim Sealant is far more than a trim dressing. This polymer-based trim restorer forms a bond at the molecular level, restoring the surface while coating it in a durable, protective shell. BLACKFIRE Tire & Trim Sealant doesn’t wash off in the rain – it actually causes water to bead up like a wax! Treated surfaces will have a factory-fresh appearance – not a sticky, greasy mess like other so-called trim restorers.
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So the answer is Yes?

:)

Bob
 
Could I use brilliant shine detailer on it? I have that now .. juts trying to find something I can use readily and or get it locally
 
Rsurfer said:
Yes it's water based or yes it's solvent based??
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:dunno: ...Please interpret:

Bobby B. said:
From the Autogeek website -
BLACKFIRE Tire & Trim Sealant is far more
than a trim dressing. This polymer-based
trim restorer forms a bond at the molecular
level, restoring the surface while coating it
in a durable, protective shell. BLACKFIRE Tire
& Trim Sealant doesn’t wash off in the rain –
it actually causes water to bead up like a wax!
Treated surfaces will have a factory-fresh
appearance – not a sticky, greasy mess like
other so-called trim restorers.
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TIA.


Bob
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Could I use brilliant shine detailer on it?
I have that now .. juts trying to find
something I can use readily and or
get it locally
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IMO:
Sonax BSD will work famously; it’ll definitely hold
you over until you get some Optimum Car Wax.

;)

Bob
 
Send it to me and I will coat it for you.

I agree with Mckee’s or WETS. They are better than Blackfire.
 
The Guz said:
Send it to me and I will coat it for you.

I agree with Mckee’s or WETS. They are better than Blackfire.
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I think your quiet a ways away, right? Appreciate the offer. I wonder what a new one costs...
 
The Guz said:
Send it to me and I will coat it for you.

I agree with Mckee’s or WETS. They are better than Blackfire.
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Good to know this info, just saved me from buying the blackfire. Now to decide between mkees or wets...hmm
 
The best solution on the cowl panels with all of the intricate recesses and corners would be a durable aerosol. Anybody using one that lasts? On the Optimum Spray wax is just spray on and walk away or do you need to level it with a towel?
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
I think your quiet a ways away, right? Appreciate the offer. I wonder what a new one costs...
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I'm In California. You could always ship it my way and I will ship it back. Does it need restoration?
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Brand New truck...
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I had been meaning to do a 50/50 test between a dedicated trim sealant vs. a spray wax mentioned in this thread but haven’t had the time... Basically anyone who’s used 1 of the dedicated trim sealants and has also used/tried a spray sealant on the same trim knows that spray sealants come up short in comparison in 1 very important factor... Looks. The trim sealants will provide a significantly darker surface vs. just using a spray sealant.

Even if the vehicle is brand new there’s a difference that can be seen and a spray sealant simply can’t duplicate that darkening effect for longer than maybe a few moments after its applied. The people who’ve used these types of products know what I’m talking about...

And the ones who’ve never tried using them because they simply refuse to try something new could be considered old dogs that refuse to learn new tricks. Any and all brand new black plastic trim has the potential to look better than it did brand new. I consider it a must when doing a new car prep detail.
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Brand New truck...
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If it were me and it being new I would coat it. Then recoat a year later. Prep with IPA after a wash and then coat. Gyeon Trim is easy to work with. You have the new pinnacle Black Label trim coating. From the reviews it looks easy to use.

You would be happy with Mckee’s or Wolfgang.

No need for solution finish at this point.
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Brand New truck...
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•Regardless the often ill-conceived composition
of someone’s opinion about me:
-I’ve used every type of trim dressing that
has ever been known to Mankind, and that
has, subsequently, also been made available
to purchase.

-They may darken the trim for a little while
longer than many Sealants; but, since they
are bombarded with UV rays they will
lighten-up after awhile, and have to be
re-newed/re-applied: the same way as it is
with any other sacrificial LSP.


•I ask:
-Do you want temporary darkened-looks;
-or, would you prefer protection—protection
that will last the expected life-cycle of the
black textured plastic components?

{Hint:
I’d rather have never-ceasing protection.}


@OP...Remember the following:
•When it comes to applying “dressings”
to black plastic textured trim:
-Let there be no doubt,
I know what I’m talking about.


Bob
 
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