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Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 11:22 AM

I had to buff one spot on my car near the trim and didn't think about taping it up at the time. So its a little dull and one part is little white'ish

I'm looking for a better trim restorer than this crap, Mothers BB. I see a lot of them, PoorBoys, Meguairs, Black WOW(expensive!)...etc. Which would you recommend or is it just more personal preference? Pro/cons?
   
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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 11:25 AM

I personally like Poorboys Trim restorer it works great and leaves a nice restored finish without leaving any type of greasy residue... It makes it look black as if it was new trim installed as opposed to a shiney somewhat dull look.


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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 11:37 AM

PB TR definitely! I find it works the best and is reasonably priced
   
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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 11:44 AM

Where's the 'cheapest' place to order from? So far, it looks like direct from PB site is the cheapest.
   
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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 12:23 PM

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trying using some peanut oil on a tooth brush to remove it then wash that off...it sounds silly but works really well...as for a something that you can use to bring back the luster in the trim and remove the wax...PB TR is the product...you can order threw his site

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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 12:43 PM

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trying using some peanut oil on a tooth brush to remove it then wash that off...it sounds silly but works really well...as for a something that you can use to bring back the luster in the trim and remove the wax...PB TR is the product...you can order threw his site

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I tried using peanut butter once but found myself eating more of it then using it...


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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 12:44 PM

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I tried using peanut butter once but found myself eating more of it then using it...
Trick to that is having enough for both jobs


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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-19-2008, 01:03 PM

Use some dish soap mixed up in a spray bottle, that should remove the residue.


Automagic makes 2 products that would work for you when your moldings need restoring. One of them is called bumper magic, this would work well if you just want to add some gloss back to them.

If what your trying to restore is truley faded you will need something more then just some silicone based dressing. They also have a product called black trim restorer i think. Its almost like a paint/dye. You apply it with a brush and let it dry. Like i said this is not a silicone dressing this will restore the actual color of the moldings and it won't wash off.
   
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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

I've had great luck with the Poorboy's Trim Restore.
   
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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-20-2008, 02:42 PM

I'm with everyone else. Poorboys trim restorer is top notch. wipe your palstic down with alcohol and water 1:1 and massage the TR into the palstic. Let it sit for 5 mintues or so, maybe even heat it up with a hair dryer lightly, and wipe it down with a cloth. The protection it leaves behind on plastics lasts me 3-4 weeks and makes palstics bead wonderfully.



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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-20-2008, 05:29 PM

TR is good.
I also like black wow and ultima.


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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-20-2008, 08:41 PM

Another vote for PB TR!


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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-21-2008, 09:57 AM

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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-21-2008, 10:55 AM

I like the initial look of PB's TR, but the durability leaves me wanting. It just doesn't last for me past the first wash. My search continues.
   
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Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers - 05-21-2008, 11:47 AM

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I like the initial look of PB's TR, but the durability leaves me wanting. It just doesn't last for me past the first wash. My search continues.
Just curious, how many coats did you apply? At first I only applied one and was pretty disappointed. Then I learned to apply multiple coats (2-4) about a half hour apart and the results were much much better.


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