Product for door jams, plastic trim and audi fake metal grills?

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Product for door jams, plastic trim and Audi fake metal grills?

Is there one product that will do all looking? I was looking at optimum opti seal or ultima paint sealer plus.

Which would u recommend that can do all of these safely ?

Or other product??



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How about this?

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Looking for something that might work for all not just chrome
 
Optiseal will work, but I wouldn't expect a ton of longevity. What about Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant (WETS)?

Door jams I usually use Griot's Spray On Car Wash (Waterless wash), but I don't see why the WETS wouldn't work there too.
 
I use Shine Supply Clutch on all you mentioned and its a great product, sio2 sealant. It darkens the trim nicely and is great on paint and fake chrome.

I’m sure the sio2 sealants from Autogeek would work well and would highly recommend trying griots ceramic 3-1. I haven’t tried on trim but is stated it can.


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Is there one product that will do all looking? I was looking at optimum opti seal or ultima paint sealer plus. Which would u recommend that can do all of these safely ?

Or other product??

Yes, either product will work, both are very good products in my opinion. While neither might be optimal for plastic trim within door jambs, neither will harm either, and won't leave residues. I might opt for Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant for such plastic parts if they are textured. WETS also works very nice on rubber Weatherstripping. I wouldn't choose or use WETS for paint though.

Hard to say which I like better, both great, but I might choose Ultima Paint Guard Plus. You'll enjoy using either.

With either product, a little goes a long way. After priming an applicator with one spray, it will take about only one spray to do a door jamb, and one more spray for the door sill area. Let sit a few minutes to flash and dry some, then simply come behind with a MF Towel to wipe away any possible high spots, and excess product applied, you're done!

Besides Doors, also great for inner Trunk and Hood Panels.
 
For most non-matte grills and plastic trim I'll usually use the same LSP I've used on the rest of the car. I just use a QD spray or waterless wash on the door jams.
 
Product for door jams, plastic trim and Audi fake metal grills?

Is there one product that will do all looking? I was looking at optimum opti seal or ultima paint sealer plus.

Which would u recommend that can do all of these safely ?

Or other product??


My answer is

Not really


You're asking a LOT from a single product. The difference between the PAINTED metal for the Door Jambs is very different than the PLASTIC trim. And for any type of chrome, you need something non-abrasive.


I would say the closet thing I could recommend that can be used on dang near anything would be a quality spray detailer like the SONAX Brilliant Shine.

It's kind of like Franks RedHot Sauce


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It will clean, shine (or make look better), just about any surface and add a little protection. The key like any product would be to,

Use it often


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Product for door jams, plastic trim and Audi fake metal grills?

Is there one product that will do all looking? I was looking at optimum opti seal or ultima paint sealer plus.

Which would u recommend that can do all of these safely ?


Either works. Ultima will last longer but I like both and use both. Opti-Seal can leave some streaking that simply needs gone over with a light buffing after it flashes. Honestly, for door jambs of your own personal car, my advice is to simply take a few minutes, polish and seal them like any other panel. What you do will last for years given they see no real exposure.
 
SiO2 spray and rinse like McKees 37 Hydro Blue Pro or Gyeon Wet Coat Essence or Carpro Hydro2?

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That's another way to go. I always forget this type of product.

In the same category I'd recommend DP's Hydro Wet Seal since it's the only one I've used. Easy to apply and looks good.
 
Either works. Ultima will last longer but I like both and use both. Opti-Seal can leave some streaking that simply needs gone over with a light buffing after it flashes. Honestly, for door jambs of your own personal car, my advice is to simply take a few minutes, polish and seal them like any other panel. What you do will last for years given they see no real exposure.

I dont wanna risk getting the 476 on the plastic/rubber trim in door Jams thats why I was considering a sealer, unless I tape everything up??

For the grill what will have good longevity and hold up to winter. Grill has plastic , aluminum and chrome
Products in consideration are
SiO2
McKees 37 Hydro Blue Pro
Gyeon Wet Coat Essence
Carpro Hydro2
Wg wets
Dp hydro jet
Ultima paint guard plus
Opti seal
 
One area of a door that is often over-looked because it is not seen, and is prone to rust because of neglect and often because of winter road salts is the bottom of Doors.

Door Jambs can be difficult to deal with, especially at the one end of a door where door hinges and accordion rubber sheathing for wiring resides.

How many I've seen detail their vehicles, and the doors jambs look horrible.

Products such as the WOWA Sealants mentioned sure do make those jobs a lot easier.

I'd commonly use paper towels, or lesser shop towels etc to first remove as much existing and old lubricants on the hinges, door latches and strikes first. Use APC then after if required, and have often employed tools such as soft Paint Brushes, or a long handle detailing brush to massage those lubes and filth out, there are some good ones sold here that work well for the task.

Once satisfied with the cleaning results, carefully flush-rinse, dry.

Then the WOWA Sealants, and again I'd commonly use just cheapo bulk type MF Towels for removal of excess products and finish out. Never no worry of then killing yourself after application trying to dig out and remove any chalky residues in frustration which will occur with virtually all wipe on wipe off sealants and waxes.

Then lastly re-apply lubes to all hinges where required at doors, trunk lids, rear lift glass, hood with a combo of whatever might be required, motor oil commonly with a small squirt can with flexible hose, and greases carefully applied, and excesses removed with either paper towels and/or Kleenex tissue. Job done!

Once doors and such areas are detailed in such a manner and are showroom clean again, it becomes a much easier task for future attention paid to these areas.
 
And again for grills, I know I mentioned this before.

Especially with egg crate grill types where you can barely get a finger in them, a WOWA makes such work much easier to deal with.

Trust that I am more than familiar for many years way before such WOWA type sealants ever came to market, and applying some wax or sealant on a grill, then struggle to dig out residues with detailing brushes, tooth brushes to get such fully removed.
 
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