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Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
Need some advice on deep cleaning this black plastic chin spoiler as well as the grill wiper cowl, and fog light surrounds. 2014 Mustang. This is after Megs APC 10:1. I don’t really know if it is dirt or dried wax. I want to get this trim cleaner, then plan to try Pinnacle Black Label Trim Restore.
Do you guys think 4:1 would have worked better? Should I just go over it again? Anything else better for cleaning plastic trim?
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Re: Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
Meguiar’s M39 does a good job at cleaning trim and removing wax from the trim. Blackfire wax remover also does a good job at removing old wax from trim.
Have you tried following up with some IPA or a panel prep?
PBL trim restorer should work well to bring some life back into it.
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Re: Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
Originally Posted by
The Guz
Meguiar’s M39 does a good job at cleaning trim and removing wax from the trim. Blackfire wax remover also does a good job at removing old wax from trim.
Have you tried following up with some IPA or a panel prep?
PBL trim restorer should work well to bring some life back into it.
M39 did less to it than Megs APC at 10:1. 70% IPA As well as Gyeon Prep didn’t make much of a difference either. License plate mount is similar so took that off today and will work on that until I figure it out. Gonna run that sucker through the dishwasher in the top rack just to see what that does for it!
Last edited by ptcary; 08-09-2021 at 08:52 PM.
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Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
Then try a small spot with the coating or invest in solution finish as it’s a true trim restorer.
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Re: Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
Try the blackfire wax remover.
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Re: Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
You guys think that Pinnacle Black Label Trim Restore would hide this?
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Re: Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
I prep mine with Car Pro Eraser
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Just like real leather, deteoriated plastic needs nourishment so I'd recommend keep coating until you don't notice a change. You're not dealing with longevity here, you're dealing with "malnourished" plastic. Once the plastic doesn't change the look much, then you need to worry about longevity. But for what you're doing, I'd recommend getting Solution Finish as it is made for restoring plastic and designed by a plastic/trim guru. Solution Finish doesn't last that long (weeks) so I'd recommend getting the new Solution Finish Over the Top or Pinnacle Ceramic Trim Restorer to protect Solution Finish for 6+ months. That should have your trim looking its best.
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Need advice cleaning trim to prep for coating.
Originally Posted by
dgage
Just like real leather, deteoriated plastic needs nourishment so I'd recommend keep coating until you don't notice a change. You're not dealing with longevity here, you're dealing with "malnourished" plastic. Once the plastic doesn't change the look much, then you need to worry about longevity. But for what you're doing, I'd recommend getting Solution Finish as it is made for restoring plastic and designed by a plastic/trim guru. Solution Finish doesn't last that long (weeks) so I'd recommend getting the new Solution Finish Over the Top or Pinnacle Ceramic Trim Restorer to protect Solution Finish for 6+ months. That should have your trim looking its best.
You talkin to me? If so, what color would you say that trim is originally, grey or black Solution Finish?
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