Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant

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I am anxiously waiting on my order of Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant to arrive but I have one minor problem that I should have addressed before I even placed the order.

What would be the best way and/or product to clean the area prior to application of the sealant?

I checked the description on AG, on the product website, and I've searched these forums and all I can find is to clean it and make sure it is dry. I also have some Meg APC that's supposed to be here Tuesday and was going to just use that unless I can find something else. I bought the bottle for the cowl seal that is notorious for rotting. Mine did and I have my two replacement panels waiting for the Wolfgang to arrive so I can apply it before install. I want to make sure it's done right the first time.

EDIT: I will probably also experiment on the rest of the plastics too. It's a 2004 Escape that has been neglected for way too long. The leather seats were almost brown before I started cleaning them (they're grey. lol)
 
I use Meg's apc to clean trim all the time. It should work fine for your purposes
 
RDKC said:
I am anxiously waiting on my order of Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant to arrive but I have one minor problem that I should have addressed before I even placed the order.

What would be the best way and/or product to clean the area prior to application of the sealant?

I checked the description on AG, on the product website, and I've searched these forums and all I can find is to clean it and make sure it is dry. I also have some Meg APC that's supposed to be here Tuesday and was going to just use that unless I can find something else. I bought the bottle for the cowl seal that is notorious for rotting. Mine did and I have my two replacement panels waiting for the Wolfgang to arrive so I can apply it before install. I want to make sure it's done right the first time.

EDIT: I will probably also experiment on the rest of the plastics too. It's a 2004 Escape that has been neglected for way too long. The leather seats were almost brown before I started cleaning them (they're grey. lol)
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I use OPC first (any quality all purpose cleaner). I wipe down with a micro fiber after a car wash and then wipe down with distilled water to remove any cleaner left over. Let dry and apply the sealant as directed. For more textured plastic I gently scrub with a brush and apc to get all the dirt out . Sometimes a micro fiber won't get to it all. I have a set of mud flaps with heavy texture that I have to use a brush on to clean. For most of it though a micro fiber will do the job. You will love wgts! Good luck:dblthumb2:
 
Thanks for the input. I think I'll swing by the store sometime and pick up a bottle of the Mother's, still have a couple of days until the Wolfgang arrives.
 
Getting the trim as clean as possible is key for the trim sealant to bond
 
rjd598 said:
Getting the trim as clean as possible is key for the trim sealant to bond
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That's what I'm aiming for. However, I know that some cleaners leave a residue that can affect product adhesion (at least for adhesives) and am trying to find the best way to prevent that.
 
I figured that I would follow up with some pictures but, I'm definitely not a photographer. Plus, lighting was horrid and you can't see much.

Let's just say that there was a slight difference after cleaning with the Mother's and a major difference after the Wolfgang was applied. I was shocked at two points of this.

1. That all of this came off one brand spanking new panel. I pulled it out of the box, out of the plastic bag, and cleaned it.
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2. That the Wolfgang made any cosmetic difference at all on a brand new panel. Once it fully dries I may try a picture and see if I can get one to come out.
 
Nope, needs a clean dry surface to bond well. The other restorer will just interfere with WETS. Not sure on the other question, WETS works fine all on it's own thought.
 
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