How to get the dirt deep down in my exterior trim.

[TacoRun]

I began to apply an exterior trim sealant to my vehicle exterior trim, of course, but the pad quickly turned black. Do I need to take a brush to it first? Or is there some product I can use? The trim is slightly textured.

I did wash it first before attempting to apply the sealant, but I stopped after my pad turned black.

[StangFan25]

I just used mothers back to black trim restorer today on my trim. Was dirty and had old wax and other white stains. Removed easily with the B2B. I then applied WETS and it looks amazing. I'd suggest giving back to black a try.

[willieg]

Is Mothers B2B black in color? i.e, can it be used on other than black trim?

[GSKR]

If it bothers you enough to purchase a product I recommend solution finish.Before applying wash trim really good to get the oxidation dirt and grime off,dry preclean again and your good to go.I wouldn't waste my money on silicone products one rain day it will come off and streak all over paint work then it's back to square one again .Ag sells solution finish.

[mwoolfso]

+1 on Mothers B2B.... I'd apply it multiple times no matter how much gunk comes off the trim pieces. And considering the cost of B2B vs. Solution Finish Restorer you would come out ahead every time in terms of $$$

I believe it can also be used elsewhere besides black trim. Back-to-Black is a marketing term.

[Paul A.]

I like to clean black or any plastic trim pieces with my PC, white LC pads and Duragloss 501. Yes, the pads initially turn black and i go through almost every white pad i have but eventually they begin to remove just grey and lighten up considerably confirming the removal of deeper gunk.

[FUNX650]

For deep cleaning, I'll use a Wax&Grease remover.
Here's a couple of them:
•Wurth Clean Prep
•Klean-Strip's: Prep-All Wax & Grease Remover


I then follow-up with a "trim protectant" such as:
•Optimum's Opti-Bond
•Meguiar's M39/M40
•303 AP


Bob

[TacoRun]

Hmmm, a lot of good advice in here and a lot to think about. I like the sound of using a clean prep, or the all wax & grease remover. I'll update with what I use and the results. I might try a few things to experiment.

Thanks, everyone!

[jrs1418]

I use an APC or IPA and a Magic eraser.. works really really good on faded, oxidizes, wax stained trim.

As for Solutions finish, Ive never got more than a month durability no matter how the surface was prepped.

[TacoRun]

My trim doesn't appear oxidized, except for the step on the rear bumper. This was actually the first time I have tried applying anything to the trim, as I've only had the vehicle for 1 month, but I bought it used and its only a 2014.

I like the magic eraser idea.