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goldenlight
10-24-2014, 08:37 AM
The trim on my sunroof is turning White. Is there a permanant solution to making it black. I seen some stuff at walmart, but having second thought about using it.

Evan.J
10-24-2014, 08:53 AM
Solution finish would be your best option.

Dr_Pain
10-24-2014, 08:56 AM
Possibly some old sealant/wax? Clean nice and good with APC (brush and micro) rinse well, dry, IPA or Eraser and CarPro DLUX or as Evan pointed out Solution Finish (or product alike)

goldenlight
10-24-2014, 09:02 AM
it might be some old polish I got on trim.

goldenlight
10-24-2014, 09:38 AM
wow this stuff is expensive

rdf
10-24-2014, 10:13 AM
wow this stuff is expensive

goldenlight,
First step, no matter what product you choose, is to clean as Dr Pain pointed out.

If you're talking about Solution Finish in your comment above, I imagine you're reacting to the size of the bottle vs the price, right? I thought the same thing. However, if all you use it on is the trim around the sunroof, you'll barely be able to discern a drop in the liquid level in the bottle. A little goes a looooong way.

Another option is Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant. Ditto here on a little going a long way.

There are reviews on both products on AGO, with excellent before and after photos.

Dr_Pain
10-24-2014, 10:35 AM
A little goes a looooong way.

:whs: x1000 for all products described.

Jaretr1
10-24-2014, 11:01 AM
I would avoid anything at Walmart as none of those over the counter product will work long term. Any of the above mentioned products are top quality and despite being more expensive, will work with long lasting results.

goldenlight
10-24-2014, 01:42 PM
to set my expectations. How long do these fancy trim sealants last? 6 months 2 yrs ??
My car sits outside 24/7

Rsurfer
10-24-2014, 01:51 PM
to set my expectations. How long do these fancy trim sealants last? 6 months 2 yrs ??
My car sits outside 24/7

If you prep the surface correctly, SF should last 8-12mos.+. On bad trim, I like to use SF wait 24 hours and top with Car Pro Dlux.

allenk4
10-24-2014, 04:31 PM
DLUX lasts a year for me on black pebble grained trim

Parked outside 24/7