Fix grey trim?

[Blackg35shine]

This is a grey/tan trim that has a weird riveting pattern in it. Is there any specific way to tackle this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[rsav]

the stripes are caused by the original color fading, older model expeditions are famous for this. the only true fix is to dye or paint. Duplicolor and SEM both make good products for painting . Back to Black is a good black dye, Show Room Nu makes a good grey dye. I've used all of the above in the past with good results. Hope this helps.

 

[CEE DOG]

Solution Finish makes a product for black trim. It will work on grey as well but be prepared for it to darken it some.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ings-black-back-trim-restoration-product.html

 

[BostonDetails]

I'm a huge fan of Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant. That product amazes me. It's easy to apply, darkens trim and beads water.

I didn't bother taping up the black trim on the M3 I recently polished because the M105 won't stick to it or discolor it.

 

[CEE DOG]

I agree! WGETS is an amazing product and pretty much equivalent to UTTG on trim. Ultima is however priced better....except! Right now WGETS is on bogo. 16 oz for 30$

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/37964-review-wolfgang-exterior-trim-sealant.html


If it's too faded for UTTG and WG ETS then Solution Finish is great as previously mentioned. C4 is also great but grossly overpriced. Looking forward to trying the Carpro Dlux

 

[Blackg35shine]

Sadly I didn't have enough time to go down to autozone or order online for a trim repair, but randomly I found some Mother's Back to Black in my first ever detail purchase (lol)!

It took me a lot of fine scrubbing with a terry towel but I turned the trim into looking brand new!