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Best product for new black trim
I need help with keeping my black trim on 2014 rav4. What is the best product that will protect and prevent the black trim from becoming white and faded. Thank you for the help.
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Re: Best product for new black trim
CarPro Dlux would be my recommendation.
Aaryn NZ.
a DETAILS Blenheim New Zealand - IDA Member - C.Quartz Finest Authorized Installer
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Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ
CarPro Dlux would be my recommendation.
Aaryn NZ.
I agree, but do not make the mistake of applying it to heavily. The key to the success of this dressing, is applying it very thinly.
Wear some nitrile gloves and wrap the swede cloth around your index finger and apply very thin coats.
If you have larger areas, then use the block to apply.
Applied it to a new 2014 Altima that sits in the Hawaiian sun 365 days a year and 2yrs and 3 months later the trim looks like the day I bought it.
There is one area on my wiper cowl that I applied Dlux with a foam brush and like most, thought the more the better. Well guess what, it turned into a mess.
Tried to remove the excess, but was unsuccessful. Ended up using a Magic Eraser and it still looks a little rough. Thin is in. BTW works on rims and great on your new head and tail lights.
UV is the number one enemy of exterior plastic and Hawaii has the highest UV index in the nation. During the summer months, we have an index of 12.
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my dakota is a 2004 and since 2006 all i've used on my trim is klasse AIO and then I dress it with Optimum car wax. It's not faded, sun damaged, or oxidized and although it doesn't look shiny or greasy it still has a natural sheen new rubber. This goes for all the black plastic as well. Even textured. Do the same for all of my clients cars except I use optimum poli-seal to remove oxidation because occasionally i need the abrasives and I then i'll dress it with Meguiars Ultimate liquid wax which makes it look more "conditioned" than optimum car wax. If you are consistant about maintaining it you could probably accomplish the same thing with UQW or D156
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Hum. Since fading comes from oxidation of exposure to UV light, any good sealant or coating should do the job IMHO.
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So a selant like power lock won't leave the trim white ?
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I personally don't like any coatings on my trim,but I can tell you that gtech c4 changed my mind.its a little pricey easy to apply and last pretty long.Its super easy and non tacky when applied good stuff.or you can spray wax your trim for now till it shows wear from uv in about 2 years.
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Re: Best product for new black trim
Originally Posted by Tino7
I need help with keeping my black trim
on 2014 rav4.
Has the 2014 MY trim been
replaced with new trim?
If not, then:
-Being that the trim would be
close to three MYs old; and,
not knowing what all it's been
exposed to during those years;
-I'll suggest the following
two-prong approach:
1.) An application of Solution Finish (SF)
(which includes a thorough cleaning beforehand)
2.) Then, after the SF has had time
to totally cure, apply Ultima
Paint Guard Plus over top of it,
as a "sealer" for the SF.
Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, trim restorer, black plastic restorer
Ultima Paint Guard Plus 4oz., paint sealant, liquid wax, car wax, paint sealer
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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It's the original trim I bought it used recently. Would the paint guard plus cause the trim to be white when applied ? Thank you all for all these suggestions.
Also would wets be good choice instead of the choice paint guard ?
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