Exterior Trim protectant

[chrt396]

Many of the posts on trim sealant are almost a year old, so I felt the need to post a question that is plaguing me.
I have a 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel. It is red red red!!! The black plastic trim on the hood....fender flares...bumper pads and bed rails....I have been coating with Wolfgang exterior trim sealant. I normally love their products...but when I apply this sealant..and then it rains..or if it's a dewey night...the protectant will run off the trim piece and streak the paint. It's VERY visible.

Is there a exterior trim sealant that won't wash off onto the paint leaving streaks? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[PaulMys]

Many of the posts on trim sealant are almost a year old, so I felt the need to post a question that is plaguing me.
I have a 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel. It is red red red!!! The black plastic trim on the hood....fender flares...bumper pads and bed rails....I have been coating with Wolfgang exterior trim sealant. I normally love their products...but when I apply this sealant..and then it rains..or if it's a dewey night...the protectant will run off the trim piece and streak the paint. It's VERY visible.

Is there a exterior trim sealant that won't wash off onto the paint leaving streaks? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Really? I have been using WETS and McKee's plastic trim restore (I swear they are the same product) for years on my Ram, and have never experienced any "running".

Are you letting the product cure at least two hours before being exposed to the moisture?

[Forty]

As paulMys said, I have been using WETS for a long time. Not once has it run onto the paint and left streaks. If you are letting it cure, you may be using too much product. A little goes a very long way. I use a foam applicator and apply 5-6 drops on a fresh pad. After initial “priming” of pad, 2-3 drops is all that is needed. Good luck.

[Coatingsarecrack]

If the trim is not chalky but a lot type faded, Cerakote trim coating is an amazing product. Looked good for over 2 years…


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[PA DETAILER]

Agree. Really odd. Used WETS in the past and never had issues. Same with McKess trim sealant. Now with the advent of spray coatings I no longer use trim products. My trim is almost 5 years old and still looks fresh.

[chrt396]

I can't ever remember it raining after I get done. I dressed all the trim parts last night...and it had all last night and over 1/2 the day to cure....so we'll see if it runs and streaks. The worst parts are the hood plastic panels and the bed rails.

Now....should I be applying and then going back to buff it off? Or just apply and let it sit?

[Rsurfer]

I can't ever remember it raining after I get done. I dressed all the trim parts last night...and it had all last night and over 1/2 the day to cure....so we'll see if it runs and streaks. The worst parts are the hood plastic panels and the bed rails.

Now....should I be applying and then going back to buff it off? Or just apply and let it sit?

You should lightly wipe to remove any excess. Use the same side of the mf to remove..if you keep changing sides this will remove too much product.