What to use on exterior trim?

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I've been using PB's trim restorer but it doesn't last that long (it seems like Armor All last longer). What's the down side of using Armor All anyway. I don't ever hear anyone here on the threads using it so there must be something not so good about it. I see Einszett Vinyl & Rubber Care on BOGO. Is it any good?

Feed back please
 
There are several trim protectants available that work superbly. Of the ones I tested last summer the 4 that rise to the top are;

  1. CarPro CQuartz DLux
  2. Solution Finish
  3. CarPro PERL
  4. Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
 
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runrun411 said:
I've been using PB's trim restorer but it doesn't last that long (it seems like Armor All last longer). What's the down side of using Armor All anyway. I don't ever hear anyone here on the threads using it so there must be something not so good about it. I see Einszett Vinyl & Rubber Care on BOGO. Is it any good?

Feed back please
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Seems there's tons of products out there that might look good, but don't last. The initial costs might seem fair-good, but when you think about the protection they offer, and other problems they cause, they are truly very expensive to use.

Armor All is greasy-oily, loaded with silicone, which of course gives a nice shine, but doesn't last, usually gone within the first rainstorm, or wash. It's protective qualities because of this are basically poor.

It is a major dust-dirt attractant, and I've seen it run down paint finishes, and stain them.

As others comment, and I've noted, it has a nasty tendency to turn tires brown in color.

There's so many more good products available here.

Such as Aerospace 303 Protectant, and another, which I have bought with a recent order from AG/Autopia, is CarPro's CQuartz Dlx. The initial expense seems high, but it's understandable that it is false economy comparing products such as Armor All, and the like to a product like CQuartz Dlx.

While I've yet to try it, and want to do some paint correction first before finally treating trim, this product has recieved many good well written reviews here, it lasts much longer, it dries to the touch, and it better protects than any silicone based product that I'm aware of.

For exterior plastics-trim-cladding, CQuartz seems like one very good way to go. Mark
 
I'm really liking Tuff Shine Black Restore. It leaves a dressed finish, is cheap, and seems to last a long while (started a durability test). I like it because it darkens and brightens.
 
-Cquartz Dlux
-Ultima Tire & Trim Guard + (Expensive but a bottle will last forever)/Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant.

Those two last the longest for me.

I like the Einszett for engine bay plastic/rubber and I used it a few times on exterior trim but cannot remember if it ran in the rain or not. I seem to remember maybe it ran a bit, but not as bad as others. I do like that 1z product. I just used it yesterday in fact on my trim for the first time in a long time. Gives a nice look. Hopefully it will last through the rain.
 
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Seems there's tons of products out there that might look good, but don't last. The initial costs might seem fair-good, but when you think about the protection they offer, and other problems they cause, they are truly very expensive to use.

Armor All is greasy-oily, loaded with silicone, which of course gives a nice shine, but doesn't last, usually gone within the first rainstorm, or wash. It's protective qualities because of this are basically poor.

It is a major dust-dirt attractant, and I've seen it run down paint finishes, and stain them.

As others comment, and I've noted, it has a nasty tendency to turn tires brown in color.

There's so many more good products available here.

Such as Aerospace 303 Protectant, and another, which I have bought with a recent order from AG/Autopia, is CarPro's CQuartz Dlx. The initial expense seems high, but it's understandable that it is false economy comparing products such as Armor All, and the like to a product like CQuartz Dlx.

While I've yet to try it, and want to do some paint correction first before finally treating trim, this product has recieved many good well written reviews here, it lasts much longer, it dries to the touch, and it better protects than any silicone based product that I'm aware of.

For exterior plastics-trim-cladding, CQuartz seems like one very good way to go. Mark
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What you said make a lot of sense. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and spend a little extra on a good trim product (why not, I've spent so much on all waxes, sealant, etc.). You think it's not worth it until you need it. Then you go OCD about it. Knowing me, I'll end up with 8 tire and trim products.
 
The meguiars trim and tire gel is pretty good. On cleaned plastics I've seen a month before it started to fade. Looked almost brand new when applied. I'm interested in the prima infinity gel next
 
I've been very impressed with WETS (Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant); I presume UTTG+ is similar. The longevity of GTechniq C4 is very good on some surfaces, not so good on others.
 
I use UTTGP+ on all exterior trim surfaces on vehicles I work on. The only exception I dont use it on is tires, for some reason it just doesnt go on well for me. Tried numerous and different applicators also.

Also when you apply your trim product of choice make sure its cleaned well or else longevity goes out the window.
 
I like Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant, it beads just as well as WGDGPS. I have some CQuartz DLux that I will be using this summer.

On another note, Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant held up pretty well on a small section of my tonneau cover on my truck. Was surprised since its an interior trim sealant.
 
Chris's FX4 said:
On another note, Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant held up pretty well on a small section of my tonneau cover on my truck. Was surprised since its an interior trim sealant.
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That was the test that caused me to pull the trigger on the WCTS during the recent sale.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
That was the test that caused me to pull the trigger on the WCTS during the recent sale.
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Yeah, it makes you wonder what the real difference between WGETS and WGCTS really is.

I'll have to check on it the next time it rains to see if its still there at all.
 
I like duragloss #271. It lasts me months on a daily driver that's outside 24/7. Make sure you clean the trim first though with apc.
 
Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel Looks great,lasts forever and a little goes a long way.
 
Chris's FX4 said:
Yeah, it makes you wonder what the real difference between WGETS and WGCTS really is.
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I don't know, but any interior product that lasts that long on the exterior had got to be gangbusters on the interior. As I mentioned earlier products like C4 (and DLux which seems similar) can be great but they can sometimes be a little finicky to apply and I seem to get varying results depending on the surface. WETS is just really easy, and when you're done you can even it out if you have it on too heavy or overlapped too much, and on some surfaces seems to last as long as C4.
 
swanicyouth said:
I'm really liking Tuff Shine Black Restore. It leaves a dressed finish, is cheap, and seems to last a long while (started a durability test). I like it because it darkens and brightens.
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:iagree:
 
What do you do if you get some exterior trim sealant onto the paint , will it hurt it?
 
It may be difficult to believe but I have found Collinte 845 to work well on hard plastic trim. I discovered this by accident when I inadvertently got some 845 on my trim while applying it to my truck. It left no white residue when I wiped it off and it made the trim look new. I first treated one section of trim. Several weeks later, after finding that the color and shine still working on that test section, I put it on all of the hard plastic trim. That was approximately 4 months ago and the protection is holding up well. One word of caution, I have only tried it on black, hard, plastic trim (like the top of the back bumper on most trucks). I next time I try it, I will try to get some before and after shots.
 
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