Protecting the plastic trim for the long term

[Thomkirby]

Mike,
I finally found the 8-September video of you talking about plastic trim at the 'Cars & Coffee'. You mentioned that using similar products to the Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant is good PM (preventive maintenance) and you had proof on your wife's Honda. My F150 has a ton of exterior plastic and of course trying to treat it in the wash cycle is a bit too much time. How often if I use the Wolfgang product, I think others call it 'WETS', would be a good plan?

Second question for this topic is the use of the new coatings, can they be used over an application of WETS? AG carries many of the products and claims are made to be less maintenance over the longer period. Are you using both in your classes? Would the prep time of the coatings be worth it for so much plastic on today's pickups?

And of course, any of the forum members please chime in!

A.K.A. Kirby

[PaulMys]

Hey Kirby.

I would certainly recommend treating the plastic on your truck. WETS is a great product. Applies easily, darkens the trim nicely (and evenly with proper prep/technique). Lasts 6-8 weeks for me.

Also, McKee's Trim Restore works just as well, same properties, and lasts 6-8 weeks also on my trim. Plus, the McKee's is a lot less costly.


I cannot speak to the coatings, as I have never tried any. Sorry.

[Rsurfer]

Solution Finish topped with Dlux for long term protection.

[Thomkirby]

I should have checked in 30-minutes ago. LOL. Just placed order for 8oz WETS at 29.99, less today’s discount. I think I do have a plan and both of your recommendations are in it! So many are using WETS or McKees with great results but as mentioned it does require attention. My plan is to start with this for all and next use DLUX later this fall for all trim below knee height. Just hate getting down to protect all the black trim at that level.

Thanks you both, PaulMys and Rsurfer. You’re both great sources of info and have valuable insight.

[rlmccarty2000]

Solution Finish topped with Dlux for long term protection.

This is probably the longest term solution.

[Dr Oldz]

Solution Finish topped with Dlux for long term protection.

i have to agree here. If not DLUX, Ultima tire and trim guard is a good second option that has some stout durability!

[TTQ B4U]

GYEON Q2 TRIM is my choice. Excellent and easy to use. A little goes a long way.

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[Thomkirby]

GYEON Q2 TRIM is my choice. Excellent and easy to use. A little goes a long way.

I have not tried the Gyeon but used DLUX on my wheels this past July. I know the TRIM is about $10-more but not sure what is different. Now with IGL on AG we have many options and not enough time for comparison.

Question, for irregular trim what or how to apply? I am thinking of the cowl around the hood and windshield and is a pain to coat with most products.

[ducksfan]

Since you can use it in so many places, I would suggest having some CarPro Perl around. If you don't get a lot of rain where you live, it works great on exterior trim. Also great on tires, motors, and interior plastic. It's a liquid so, unlike WETS, Sonax, McKees or GTechniq (which are closer to gels), it's very fast to apply and doesn't have to go through a couple wash cycles to not collect dust as bad.

[Eldorado2k]

Question, for irregular trim what or how to apply? I am thinking of the cowl around the hood and windshield and is a pain to coat with most products.

Foam brushes.