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Re: Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
Originally Posted by Whitewater25
How does it compare to solution finish? Looks similar.
Unfortunately, I can’t say as I’ve never used Solution Finish.
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Re: Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection
Looks similar in that in dyes the trim black. However this is the first product of its kind that I am aware of that has ceramic properties.
There is a actually another brand that put out a product identical to this a little before Pinnacle launched.
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Yes, I missed the ceramic part, That might make it look like solution finish but last a lot longer. Sounds like a win.
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Re: Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
Originally Posted by acuRAS82
Mike P. has already done an excellent review of this product here:
Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
I’m going to defer to the link above for basic information on this product and get right into it.
Since this product is said to last much longer than your regular trim sealants, I decided I would test this out on an area I never bother with because it’s very painful to detail often for a daily driver... trim behind the front grill of our 2016 Audi Q5:
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Not the glossy, smooth trim, but the dull, grey, matte trim behind.
As with most ceramic protection products, a clean surface is crucial to maximize the protectant. Since I haven’t done a dedicated wash on this trim ever, I decided I would throw a number of things at it:
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(From left to right: Megs APC 1:4 heavy; Mckees Wax Remover for Plastic; Mckees Engine Degreaser; and Wolfgang Paint Prep Spray).
I applied the products in the order shown above, left to right. I used a red, hard bristled brush to get in there.
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With the cleaning/prep done, it was time to figure out which applicator to use.
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-The product has dye in it, so use gloves.
-Only a little bit is needed on the applicator at a time.
-It has a heavy solvent smell.
-It did dry on my applicator every 3-5 minutes so I would simply reapply as needed.
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The last picture above has the top row with trim applied and the bottom without.
Initial application went on easy. If I applied too much pressure though, the dye would become uneven. Going back over it lightly would make the coat more uniform. Note also that it dries more uniform looking than when it’s wet.
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To get the corners and edges I used a Q-tip:
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I wiped off the excess as best I could in the tight spaces. This was a challenge and I surely didn’t do a perfect job.
Thats a tough spot. I had the same problem with the dye going on unevenly. Mine didn't go away when it dried though. I'm hoping I can either take it off with something or try to fix it with a second coat. In hindsight I think I should have used a microfiber applicator instead of foam.
I haven't seen anything about layering coats have you? If you have any ideas let me know.
Thanks,
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Re: Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
Originally Posted by fightnews
Thats a tough spot. I had the same problem with the dye going on unevenly. Mine didn't go away when it dried though. I'm hoping I can either take it off with something or try to fix it with a second coat. In hindsight I think I should have used a microfiber applicator instead of foam.
I haven't seen anything about layering coats have you? If you have any ideas let me know.
Thanks,
I didn’t apply two coats but given it’s the same product, hopefully it will work out for you. I got some splotches on the glossy front area of the grill where the license plate normally goes. I only noticed it weeks later when headlights from my other car were pointing on the area.
I’ll play around with a few things (APC, engine cleaner, hand polish) and see if anything removes it, in case your second coat doesn’t even things out. Granted, those splotches aren’t on normal matte trim.
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Re: Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
Looks great I enjoyed the read thanks for doing it
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I just used it again on the drivers side. I tried a few different applicators. The stuff goes on blotchy no matter what you do. I'm using great lighting. Maybe to good IDK
Is there any way to get this stuff off? I don't think I want to continue with it. I'm going to see how it looks in the morning. I'll keep you posted
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Re: Review: Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer
Originally Posted by fightnews
I just used it again on the drivers side. I tried a few different applicators. The stuff goes on blotchy no matter what you do. I'm using great lighting. Maybe to good IDK
Is there any way to get this stuff off? I don't think I want to continue with it. I'm going to see how it looks in the morning. I'll keep you posted
I would reapply the PBL Ceramic Trim Restorer and work in a 2sqft section at a time. Wait 30 seconds to penetrate and level with a microfiber towel with a lot of aggression to kind of work the product off and level simultaneously.
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