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Great job!!


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Great advice. I went thru a bout with black trim on a 2002 Volvo. Took a while but I finally got it to where the maintenance on it is pretty easy.

Find a product you like and use it often!!

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Nice!!!


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Update for anyone that cares.. ;)

Found a combo that's working!!!

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That's about what I've determined. It's faded, oxidized and all..

Mike's article on black trim nailed it. When your trim is new "find something you like and use it often"

I've still got a...

They are pretty much bullet proof. Never had any issues.

Take the screen off the tank and clean the pickup filter. Nobody ever does that.


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Which model is it?? That's a really good deal. I bought ours new a few years ago. Pricey but worth it with carpet in the house..


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I own a rug doctor. They work great.. Upholstery attachment is a MUST have.


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Ultimate black is on one of my test spots. ;)

One has a trio of ultimate compound followed by mothers trim restorer topped with ultimate black.

And one has all the above with a coating of...

Possible, but it really don't look any worse than all the demos of the restoration products I've watched. Time will tell.




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I'm doing 5 test spots...gonna see how they work out..one combination needs to work...
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Delayed epic failure... lol

Is this what you were talking about??


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Duplicate.

Sitting overnight. First time I thought I had it cleaned it came back literally overnight..

I'll throw some dressing on it today.


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It's a keeper!! I would recommend Mothers Back to Black trim cleaner..

http://www.autogeek.net/best-car-wax-remover-plastic-trim.html


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Just my 2 cents as a newbie myself.

Start with the basics and add to it as you see fit or your needs change.

Start with 2 wash buckets with grit guards. Then you'll need some soap, wash mitts,...

I'll check those brushes out.. Still adding stuff to my collection..

I have some Meguiar's protectant I'm gonna use.. I still have about 2 hrs worth to go.. :/

But it should be worth it in the...

Yes, my wife is forbidden to drive thru another car wash..


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Ok, attempt #2 using Mothers Back to Black heavy duty trim cleaner. Sorry for the crappy iphone pictures..
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I'll let you know how it goes...


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If you're talking those Florida love bugs, they can be a PITA to get rid of. Those things are EXTRA sticky!!!

When I worked down there I used degreaser and a pressure washer...


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I'm pretty sure it's dried wax and soap from automatic car washes. Anyway, it keeps coming back. Any advice??

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Before all way to left. After...

Advanced Auto has Mothers clay kits marked down to $15.00.


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I live in Cullman off 65 between Birmingham and Huntsville.


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