Longest Lasting Trim Protectant

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I still have not found a trim restorer / protectant that I am happy with & looking for suggestions that might fit my needs. The CarPro Delux is acceptable and seems to last the longest ( maybe a couple to a few months max ) . Is there something out there that has at least 6 months of ACTUAL longevity in it? I know the Geyon says it does but I have yet to ever find anything that lasts as long as the manufacturer says it does, most are about half to maybe 75% max.

Applying twice a year or less is what I would like.
 
If you're finding Dlux or Q2 TRIM aren't lasting more than a few months, then in my experience, the trim needed to be restored first. Look into Solution Finish or Polytrol Oil to be used first. Once applied and cured for 12-24hrs you can then seal them up with either a standard ceramic or apply Dlux or Q2 Trim over top.

Following the above you'll get a solid 2-3yrs out of them.

This 17yr old Jeep was done with Both products and both were then cured and ceramic coated. I see this every day as it's my neighbor and it looks like day one. Granted, it's been through just one winter but I have plenty done for years.

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I’ve used both Gyeon trim and Wolfgang exterior trim sealant with very good results. Wolfgang lasts about 5 months before it starts losing its beading characteristics. Gyeon lasts about 6 months. Make sure the surface you’re applying to is CLEAN. You will get the most durability from a well prepared surface.
 
WETS (Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant) and McKees Plastic Trim Restorer both last 6 months easy for me.

(I swear they are the same product in different bottles.)

Just make sure the trim is CLEAN before application, like the guys said above.
 
Agreed in that your not getting a year out of a coating guessing trim is really oxidized.

Have gotten over a year with Cerakote trim coating.


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If the coating only last two months either the trim was in desperate need of restoration or the prep was not good enough. If it truly needed to be restored you locked yourself out from using solution finish to penetrate and restore the trim and then applying some sort of trim sealant over it.

I have moved away from ceramic coating trim that needs restoration for this exact reason stated by Chris West of SF. I have experienced what Chris mentioned.

Now that you coated the trim, I would say to give it a deep clean and then reapply DLUX. You could try PBL Ceramic Trim Restorer as it is a dye within the formula. Just know that it will fade around the 5-6 month mark. Give or take.

I will add that Poorboys Trim Coating so far looks promising and I would say to consider that as well.
 
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I will say that I am pretty well as dedicated as just about anyone in regards to prep- I seriously doubt if there are many others that take it more seriously than me so lack of prep can be tossed out the window. I prepped by scrubbing with good quality APC then with a PH neutral wash and blew dry with heated air from my dual motor metro air blaster -- its just not going to get any cleaner than that, I would eat off of that surface its that clean-- and if thats not good enough then well I'm sorry. I used 2 coats SF as a base layer topped with a single layer of CarPro DLUX and only get about 3 months tops before noticeable fading starts .
 
luckydawg said:
I will say that I am pretty well as dedicated as just about anyone in regards to prep- I seriously doubt if there are many others that take it more seriously than me so lack of prep can be tossed out the window. I prepped by scrubbing with good quality APC then with a PH neutral wash and blew dry with heated air from my dual motor metro air blaster -- its just not going to get any cleaner than that, I would eat off of that surface its that clean-- and if thats not good enough then well I'm sorry. I used 2 coats SF as a base layer topped with a single layer of CarPro DLUX and only get about 3 months tops before noticeable fading starts .
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How long did you let SF cure before topping with Dlux?
 
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Honestly cant remember
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Never had a problem using this combo. I do however top it the next day. I get an easy 6 mos. and it's exposed 24/7.

Plastics are like tires, some dressings work and others don't.
 
TTQ B4U said:
If you're finding Dlux or Q2 TRIM aren't lasting more than a few months, then in my experience, the trim needed to be restored first. Look into Solution Finish or Polytrol Oil to be used first. Once applied and cured for 12-24hrs you can then seal them up with either a standard ceramic or apply Dlux or Q2 Trim over top.

Following the above you'll get a solid 2-3yrs out of them.

This 17yr old Jeep was done with Both products and both were then cured and ceramic coated. I see this every day as it's my neighbor and it looks like day one. Granted, it's been through just one winter but I have plenty done for years.

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Very nice jeep right there probably nicer than mine. When he gets ready to move on from it i will take it off his hands
 
luckydawg said:
I will say that I am pretty well as dedicated as just about anyone in regards to prep- I seriously doubt if there are many others that take it more seriously than me so lack of prep can be tossed out the window. I prepped by scrubbing with good quality APC then with a PH neutral wash and blew dry with heated air from my dual motor metro air blaster -- its just not going to get any cleaner than that, I would eat off of that surface its that clean-- and if thats not good enough then well I'm sorry. I used 2 coats SF as a base layer topped with a single layer of CarPro DLUX and only get about 3 months tops before noticeable fading starts .
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Best thing you could do is reapply DLUX or you could give the PBL ceramic trim restorer a try. Don’t forget the panel wipe of some sort.

Poorboys trim looks better than DLUX just so you know.
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
Agreed in that your not getting a year out of a coating guessing trim is really oxidized.

Have gotten over a year with Cerakote trim coating.


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I second the Cerakote trim coating. I used it on our 2012 Escape's trim a year ago and it's still going strong. And due to taking care of my 91 year old father and two house holds, it does not get washed like it use to.

I cleaned it with McKee's 37 high Intensity APC really good and laid it on. There are something like 8 or 10 Pre-moistened towelette's in the box. And 1 did the rocker covers, the rear bumper top cover, and the deflector on the front bumper. It says in the instructions to not get it on the paint or glass. I rubbed what was left of the towelette onto one of the wiper arms and hit the windshield. Didn't really think it would matter, but there is a nice swipe mark on it that had to be polished off. So it does lay down a coating.
 
Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant (WETS) is a favorite of mine. It restores the luster on slightly faded or dull trim. The trim needs to be clean first with an APC and a firm brush. I usually get 4-6 months out of it.
 
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