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Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
I HOPE I'm not the only one with this problem, but I always end up getting trim dressing on my paint when i apply it, which then makes the paint kinda greasy looking and sometimes can be a pain to get off.
My question is, what do you use to apply it, and do you have any specific techniques you use to apply it and then make sure if you do get some on the paint, it doesnt make the paint look streaky/greasy?
I usually use an applicator pad or a MF cloth, but still in some areas it gets on the paint. If the paint has been waxed recently, usually the MF I used to dry the car after washing it works fine for taking the dressing off the paint...but not always....Suggestions anyone!?
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
Pick up some foam paint brushes of various sizes, they have been a life saver for me.
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
Originally Posted by Wills.WindowsAndWheels
I HOPE I'm not the only one with this problem, but I always end up getting trim dressing on my paint when i apply it, which then makes the paint kinda greasy looking and sometimes can be a pain to get off.
My question is, what do you use to apply it, and do you have any specific techniques you use to apply it and then make sure if you do get some on the paint, it doesnt make the paint look streaky/greasy?
I usually use an applicator pad or a MF cloth, but still in some areas it gets on the paint. If the paint has been waxed recently, usually the MF I used to dry the car after washing it works fine for taking the dressing off the paint...but not always....Suggestions anyone!?
A foam tire wipe or a small foam paint brush is what I use.
It is no wonder you are having trouble you have no control of where it goes with a rag, try a foam brush you will have much better luck.
When you wax while is is drying apply your trim dressing and if you get a little on the waxed portion it will be on the wax not the paint and it will wipe off with the wax.
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
If i use a MF i usually just keep the wet part on one area about the size of my finger...so i dont get it EVERYWHERE...but i do get spots ya know?
What type of protectant are you using with the foam brushes? Do you apply directly to the foam brush, then to the trim?
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
I use it with any kind of dressing and apply it to the foam brush only.
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
I use a mf towel and I get the same problem. Foam brush is a great idea. Anyone use Mother's? I have this and it doesnt work all that great.
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
Originally Posted by pokerbob781
I use a mf towel and I get the same problem. Foam brush is a great idea. Anyone use Mother's? I have this and it doesnt work all that great.
Ive used Mothers Back To Black. It worked pretty good but it didnt last as long as i would of liked it to. I might give it one more shot but just use APC+ on all my really bad trim first, just to make sure it super clean, and then apply the Back To Black.
If it doesnt work I'll probably give Megs Ultimate Protectant a go
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
I use cosmetic sponge wedges, available from any drug store, to apply trim dressing.
They work like a charm. I confess, however, that I asked my wife to buy them for me.
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
Originally Posted by Wills.WindowsAndWheels
Ive used Mothers Back To Black. It worked pretty good but it didnt last as long as i would of liked it to. I might give it one more shot but just use APC+ on all my really bad trim first, just to make sure it super clean, and then apply the Back To Black.
If it doesnt work I'll probably give Megs Ultimate Protectant a go
Try PB's TR I liked it much better then back to black
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Re: Best Technique for Trim Dressing Application?
Originally Posted by Wills.WindowsAndWheels
Ive used Mothers Back To Black. It worked pretty good but it didnt last as long as i would of liked it to. I might give it one more shot but just use APC+ on all my really bad trim first, just to make sure it super clean, and then apply the Back To Black.
If it doesnt work I'll probably give Megs Ultimate Protectant a go
Megs UP is much like a sealant for trim. It is far more durable than B2B. It doesnt attract dust like B2B or any other oily trim dressing. Best in Class!
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