Recommend me some Trim Restorers - DetailCity.org

dfw · 05-19-2008, 12:22 PM

I had to buff one spot on my car near the trim and didn't think about taping it up at the time. So its a little dull and one part is little white'ish

I'm looking for a better trim restorer than this crap, Mothers BB. I see a lot of them, PoorBoys, Meguairs, Black WOW(expensive!)...etc. Which would you recommend or is it just more personal preference? Pro/cons?

Stephan · 05-19-2008, 12:25 PM

I personally like Poorboys Trim restorer it works great and leaves a nice restored finish without leaving any type of greasy residue... It makes it look black as if it was new trim installed as opposed to a shiney somewhat dull look.

9D4E420 · 05-19-2008, 12:37 PM

PB TR definitely! I find it works the best and is reasonably priced

dfw · 05-19-2008, 12:44 PM

Where's the 'cheapest' place to order from? So far, it looks like direct from PB site is the cheapest.

Beemerboy · 05-19-2008, 01:23 PM

DFW

trying using some peanut oil on a tooth brush to remove it then wash that off...it sounds silly but works really well...as for a something that you can use to bring back the luster in the trim and remove the wax...PB TR is the product...you can order threw his site

poorboysworld.com

Stephan · 05-19-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemerboy

DFW

trying using some peanut oil on a tooth brush to remove it then wash that off...it sounds silly but works really well...as for a something that you can use to bring back the luster in the trim and remove the wax...PB TR is the product...you can order threw his site

poorboysworld.com

I tried using peanut butter once but found myself eating more of it then using it...

Beemerboy · 05-19-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephan

I tried using peanut butter once but found myself eating more of it then using it...

Trick to that is having enough for both jobs

TrueDetailer · 05-19-2008, 02:03 PM

Use some dish soap mixed up in a spray bottle, that should remove the residue.

Automagic makes 2 products that would work for you when your moldings need restoring. One of them is called bumper magic, this would work well if you just want to add some gloss back to them.

If what your trying to restore is truley faded you will need something more then just some silicone based dressing. They also have a product called black trim restorer i think. Its almost like a paint/dye. You apply it with a brush and let it dry. Like i said this is not a silicone dressing this will restore the actual color of the moldings and it won't wash off.

ATL G35 6MT · 05-20-2008, 03:33 PM

I've had great luck with the Poorboy's Trim Restore.

joyriide1113 · 05-20-2008, 03:42 PM

I'm with everyone else. Poorboys trim restorer is top notch. wipe your palstic down with alcohol and water 1:1 and massage the TR into the palstic. Let it sit for 5 mintues or so, maybe even heat it up with a hair dryer lightly, and wipe it down with a cloth. The protection it leaves behind on plastics lasts me 3-4 weeks and makes palstics bead wonderfully.

pt91 · 05-20-2008, 06:29 PM

TR is good.
I also like black wow and ultima.

Reddwarf · 05-20-2008, 09:41 PM

Another vote for PB TR!

vwgtivw · 05-21-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddwarf

Another vote for PB TR!

What he said.

Mr. Clean · 05-21-2008, 11:55 AM

I like the initial look of PB's TR, but the durability leaves me wanting. It just doesn't last for me past the first wash. My search continues.

budman3 · 05-21-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

I like the initial look of PB's TR, but the durability leaves me wanting. It just doesn't last for me past the first wash. My search continues.

Just curious, how many coats did you apply? At first I only applied one and was pretty disappointed. Then I learned to apply multiple coats (2-4) about a half hour apart and the results were much much better.

Mr. Clean · 05-21-2008, 03:19 PM

Budman, IIRC (I seem to have developed that CRS disease

) you had a thread a while back about a Jeep (I think) that you did multiple applications. I replied in that thread that I was going to try your process (again if it wasn't you...never mind). I did. I didn't notice any better performance (read durability).

budman3 · 05-21-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Budman, IIRC (I seem to have developed that CRS disease

) you had a thread a while back about a Jeep (I think) that you did multiple applications. I replied in that thread that I was going to try your process (again if it wasn't you...never mind). I did. I didn't notice any better performance (read durability).

Yeah that was me, that was when I realized the multiple coats. It lasted about a month before it needed another coat.

I haven't tried Black Wow but a lot of people like that, and its supposed to last a long time. Expensive but I guess you don't need to use a lot and it lasts. That may be the last resort before using a dye or something.

derek37 · 06-08-2008, 11:46 PM

yeah I'd go with BW for sure. Spend the $25-30 and you're good for life.

RyansAutoDetail · 08-06-2008, 03:15 AM

give a good cleaning with dish soap and water, a mist of APC, rub area clean with terry cloth or MF while rinsing and washing, dry off area with clean MF towel, and use some stoners a light coat and rub in with any applicator pad let sit a few minutes then 303 it up ! should be good as new and shiny for a while .. i find this works for me most of the time !

Reddwarf · 08-06-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joyriide1113

I'm with everyone else. Poorboys trim restorer is top notch. wipe your palstic down with alcohol and water 1:1 and massage the TR into the palstic. Let it sit for 5 mintues or so, maybe even heat it up with a hair dryer lightly, and wipe it down with a cloth. The protection it leaves behind on plastics lasts me 3-4 weeks and makes palstics bead wonderfully.

That photo is a great testimony for PB TR. I never thought of wiping down first with the 50/50 Alcohol. Is that to clean and remove any other products first?

ATL G35 6MT · 08-07-2008, 02:57 PM

I'm another happy PB TR user

05-19-2008, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
dfw Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 21	Recommend me some Trim Restorers I had to buff one spot on my car near the trim and didn't think about taping it up at the time. So its a little dull and one part is little white'ish I'm looking for a better trim restorer than this crap, Mothers BB. I see a lot of them, PoorBoys, Meguairs, Black WOW(expensive!)...etc. Which would you recommend or is it just more personal preference? Pro/cons?

05-19-2008, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stephan Roger Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, Connecticut Posts: 1,854	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers I personally like Poorboys Trim restorer it works great and leaves a nice restored finish without leaving any type of greasy residue... It makes it look black as if it was new trim installed as opposed to a shiney somewhat dull look. __________________ Yes, let's leave that plan between you, me, and the string of therapists who won't be able to help you.

05-19-2008, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
9D4E420 Autobahn Detailing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cinnamninson, NJ Posts: 400	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers PB TR definitely! I find it works the best and is reasonably priced

05-19-2008, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
dfw Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 21	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers Where's the 'cheapest' place to order from? So far, it looks like direct from PB site is the cheapest.

05-19-2008, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beemerboy Just One More Coat Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 6,565	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers DFW trying using some peanut oil on a tooth brush to remove it then wash that off...it sounds silly but works really well...as for a something that you can use to bring back the luster in the trim and remove the wax...PB TR is the product...you can order threw his site poorboysworld.com __________________ Old Enough To Know Better, Too Stupid To Care.... Dave's Detailing Sonoma County, CA

05-19-2008, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
TrueDetailer You Can't Lose With 22's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 996	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers Use some dish soap mixed up in a spray bottle, that should remove the residue. Automagic makes 2 products that would work for you when your moldings need restoring. One of them is called bumper magic, this would work well if you just want to add some gloss back to them. If what your trying to restore is truley faded you will need something more then just some silicone based dressing. They also have a product called black trim restorer i think. Its almost like a paint/dye. You apply it with a brush and let it dry. Like i said this is not a silicone dressing this will restore the actual color of the moldings and it won't wash off.

05-20-2008, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
ATL G35 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 30	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers I've had great luck with the Poorboy's Trim Restore.

05-20-2008, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
joyriide1113 There is no cure! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MIAMI, FL Posts: 2,334	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers I'm with everyone else. Poorboys trim restorer is top notch. wipe your palstic down with alcohol and water 1:1 and massage the TR into the palstic. Let it sit for 5 mintues or so, maybe even heat it up with a hair dryer lightly, and wipe it down with a cloth. The protection it leaves behind on plastics lasts me 3-4 weeks and makes palstics bead wonderfully. __________________ JoYRiiDE //2007 BMW 335i e90 Sedan // Montego Blue // Black.Aluminum//

05-20-2008, 06:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
pt91 Join Date: May 2004 Location: AR Posts: 210	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers TR is good. I also like black wow and ultima. __________________ 1991 NSX Blk/Blk 2005 Civic Si 2003 Xterra SC < Sold! 2006 NBP EXP Honda Element AWD

05-20-2008, 09:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Reddwarf Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 430	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers Another vote for PB TR! __________________ 2003 Jaguar S-Type, V8 2001 Nissan Quest SE 2000 Nissan Frontier XE "Life'll Kill Ya" - Warren Zevon

05-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mr. Clean Wondering Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 749	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers I like the initial look of PB's TR, but the durability leaves me wanting. It just doesn't last for me past the first wash. My search continues.

05-21-2008, 03:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mr. Clean Wondering Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 749	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers Budman, IIRC (I seem to have developed that CRS disease ) you had a thread a while back about a Jeep (I think) that you did multiple applications. I replied in that thread that I was going to try your process (again if it wasn't you...never mind). I did. I didn't notice any better performance (read durability).

06-08-2008, 11:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
derek37 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 176	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers yeah I'd go with BW for sure. Spend the $25-30 and you're good for life.

08-06-2008, 03:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
RyansAutoDetail Weekend Detailer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, Ont Posts: 165	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers give a good cleaning with dish soap and water, a mist of APC, rub area clean with terry cloth or MF while rinsing and washing, dry off area with clean MF towel, and use some stoners a light coat and rub in with any applicator pad let sit a few minutes then 303 it up ! should be good as new and shiny for a while .. i find this works for me most of the time !

08-07-2008, 02:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
ATL G35 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 30	Re: Recommend me some Trim Restorers I'm another happy PB TR user