Poor Buys: Trim Resotre

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Just got mine today. If you have plastic or rubber on your car this is a must. It is very easy to use and make anything you apply this to look great. I blows everything I have tried away.
 
sullysdetailing said:
Just got mine today. If you have plastic or rubber on your car this is a must. It is very easy to use and make anything you apply this to look great. I blows everything I have tried away.
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Just picked up a sampler, anticipating trying it out. Unfortunately, the one place on a certain vehicle I really need it is a tight, honeycombed grill that lends itself better to sprays like Meg's Accent Coating and Trim Detailer.

Since you've used it, do you think TR would lend itself to being misted out of a small sprayer or does it require wiping?

TL
 
I've used trim restorer on a honeycombed grill. It is not of a consistency that I would consider spraying, though you could. I put a bit on a foam swab, and dab it where it needs to go. I am thinking of the royal PITA of the last generation Mustang grill.

It has the consistency of tanning oil.


And yes, Trim Restorer is absolutely a stunning product. Wouldn't be without it.
 
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PB TR should be apply with an small applicator (some variation of a sponge).

I make my own and store them back in the box.

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It does work very well....not sure which I like more though, Megs Ultimate Protectant or PB Trim Restorer as both are great IMO.
 
TLMitchell said:
Just picked up a sampler, anticipating trying it out. Unfortunately, the one place on a certain vehicle I really need it is a tight, honeycombed grill that lends itself better to sprays like Meg's Accent Coating and Trim Detailer.

Since you've used it, do you think TR would lend itself to being misted out of a small sprayer or does it require wiping?

TL
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Take a look at these :xyxthumbs:

The Edge Foam Detailing Tips, swab detailing tips, auto detail swabs, detail swabs
 
I just got a multi-pack at the local WallyWorld for $2 or whatever. Work terrific. It has large ones that work great for the backs of the mirrors, and small ones that work great for the intricate grills. Medium ones are terrific on windshield wipers and similar.
 
love the stuff too, will always have it on hand


P.S. you may want to edit the thread title..
 
great product, when used sparingly it dries quickly too. Seems rather durable and not all seems washed away with first rain.
 
TLMitchell said:
Just picked up a sampler, anticipating trying it out. Unfortunately, the one place on a certain vehicle I really need it is a tight, honeycombed grill that lends itself better to sprays like Meg's Accent Coating and Trim Detailer.

Since you've used it, do you think TR would lend itself to being misted out of a small sprayer or does it require wiping?

TL
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I applied it to a windshield cowling with a cheap 1" china paintbrush. Makes getting in all the tight places easy
 
Thanks to all the respondents for application ideas. I've got all kinds of foam swabs, brushes and applicators. I was unsure if this was an apply-and-your-done proposition or whether some additional wipe-off was needed. The first time I tackled this Hyundai Tucson grill I tried Black Wow which worked superb on much of the trim. But trying to get it as sparingly as you need to in the nooks and crannies was a long, trying ordeal with poor results. BW works best when you are able to spread it out and buff it. No room for that here.

Meg's Accent Coating works great on this grill but it really needs a wipe-off to work best. Plus it leaves a little bit to be desired longevity-wise... at least on this material. 3 or 4 washes and some weather and it's graying out again.

Sounds like I'm gonna be giving the grill the once over with APC+ and give the TR a shot. Film at 11...

Thanks... TL
 
Trim Restorer is much easier to apply than Black Wow and is just as potent if not better in my experience. If you are applying to large areas of trim, I find that Trim Restorer plays the best with a MF or cloth applicator rather than a foam pad as it applies more evenly and with zero streaks.
 
Don't get me wrong... But when ever I use PB Trim Restorer on the rubber window belts found on GMC Canyon/ Colorado, Chevy Equinox and even newer model Silverados, I find it streaks HORRIBLY. I always pre-wash the rubber with ARO and a toothbrush before applying. Am I doing something wrong here? I just did a Canyon and the vehilce was covered with frost/dew this morning, now the trim has a spotted appearance. It easily wipes away, but none the less. Am I doing something wrong?
 
I have been using TR for 2 years now on every detail... I recommend using it on all textured plastic trims. If your working on smooth black plastic trim like the small trim around windows Take some Optimum Poli-seal and a terry cloth rag and clean them up. This also works well on black plastic mirror housings. For me if it's smooth and glossy it gets poliseal... if its textured I give it a good dose of PB TR let it soak for 15 min- 1 hr then buff it off. If I have the car over night sometimes I leave it on over night and buff it out with MF in the morning.
 
Will this remove any polish/wax that may have made it on the black plastic trim/housing areas? Or is this more of a dressing?
 
markm said:
I applied it to a windshield cowling with a cheap 1" china paintbrush. Makes getting in all the tight places easy
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+1 I get a box of 36 1" brushes at Harbor Freight Tools for $8 , I use Trim Restorer on all trim just after washing and drying. It is my first step before begining a polishing job, that way if I get polish on the trim it washes right off and doesn't stain. It is Way Cheaper than painters tape and it's kind of like killing 2 birds with one stone. For me, used this way is a big time saver.
 
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