Collinite 845 on trim

**rider9195** · 10-30-2011, 03:27 PM

Recently I applied Collinite 845 to a vehicle and on the wheel arches there is black plastic trim. When putting down the 845 I got a some on a section of the trim and simple wiped it off with a microfiber. Later on I noticed that it darkened the trim nicely and when it rained the water just beads of the trim like it wasn't even there. Now I know Collinite doesn't recommend doing this. But I have used 845 on all the trim and it actually makes it look very nice and doesn't stain or anything. I thought I would share this and see if anyone else has tried this.

**Ted S.** · 10-30-2011, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by rider9195

Recently I applied Collinite 845 to a vehicle and on the wheel arches there is black plastic trim. When putting down the 845 I got a some on a section of the trim and simple wiped it off with a microfiber. Later on I noticed that it darkened the trim nicely and when it rained the water just beads of the trim like it wasn't even there. Now I know Collinite doesn't recommend doing this. But I have used 845 on all the trim and it actually makes it look very nice and doesn't stain or anything. I thought I would share this and see if anyone else has tried this.

I'm curious as what the long term effects on the trim will be. I've noticed the same thing, but I usually try and remove whatever I can. If Collinite doesn't recommend it, there is probably a reason for it; I'd assume Collinite knows their product best.

**rider9195** · 10-30-2011, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ted S.

If Collinite doesn't recommend it, there is probably a reason for it; I'd assume Collinite knows their product best.

I agree Ted, you have a very good point. Seeing that it has been a week with the 845 on my trim I am willing to test out what or if any bad happens to the trim. Always willing to try something different.

**aerogt01** · 10-30-2011, 07:01 PM

Across the pond people use M16 on trim and black plastic all the time. I am not aware of any ill effects.

845 may be in the same boat.

**01GreyStangGT** · 10-30-2011, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by aerogt01

Across the pond people use M16 on trim and black plastic all the time. I am not aware of any ill effects.

845 may be in the same boat.

I got #16 on my Kia Sorento's trim and had a hard time getting it off. I used 845 on it later and it worked just fine.

**aerogt01** · 10-30-2011, 10:41 PM

That's strange. I had to resist using it on my Grand Prix. It worked nicely but I have so much Ultimate Protectant left.

**tw33k2514** · 10-30-2011, 10:47 PM

I apply it to every vehicles trim i do. Have not had any issues yet.

**5Toes** · 10-31-2011, 12:16 AM

^ yeah what will it do to trim??? Likely nothing

**toni** · 10-31-2011, 02:37 AM

It will darken the trim, much like any trim dressing but with improved durability.

**BobbyG** · 10-31-2011, 10:11 AM

I've used Collinite 845 on my black plastic trim without any ill affect so far. In other threads some have experienced a chalky residue. I'm not quite sure how this could happen with Collinite 845 due to its ingredients but what I can tell you is I have not....