favorite trim detailer?

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just curious what everyone likes as far as trim detailer goes. i've been using the gold class but the stuff is a real pain in the rear if you get it anywhere other than trim.
 
It really depends, on whether the trim is smooth or textured, hard or soft, new or old. That GC trim stuff ain't the greatest, but for what it is, it's fine. It's best on rubber stuff where it can kind of soak in.
 
poorboys trim restorer.. first time used it didnt really like it.. used for a second time on my fx35's trim and its been holding up nice for the past week.. I really like the way it looks too.. nice clean trim..
 
I agree with Setec. I use anywhere from 3-5 different kinds of trim products. I like PB Natural, PB Trim Restore, Black Wow, to name a few. Others I use like Klasse AIO, OSW, etc aren't really for what I use them, but they work for the what I am working on. One of the best tricks I use is a heat gun believe it or not.
 
I use Black Wow, it is about $25 but one bottle lasts for years and it holds up very well on my cars.
 
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I just seen a few videos people using heat guns to restore their trim.. In your case, does it come out nice and even?? On a few vid's, trim didnt look uniform after heat gun. how do you use yours?? I have 04 Accord cawl thats faded. I was planning on repaint it but thinking of trying heatgun to see if it will do the job..
 
I like the Gold Class Trim Detailer. I've used it on a couple of different vehicles now, and it's done a good job for me, including on the hard plastic side view mirrors of my old Taurus. I never experienced any problems removing it from the adjacent paint surface. No matter how hard I try, I always seem to get the trim dressing on the paint. I just wipe it off immediately.



But I've been using Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus on the trim of my S2K and have been very happy with the durable sealant protection it provides. I have never used it on trim that was in bad condition, so I do not know how well it "restores" the look.



Two months ago, when I sold my daughter's old Honda Accord, I used Stoner's Trim Shine to restore the trim. It really did a good job and was very easy to apply. Of course, with an aerosol spray it's hard not to get a little bit on the adjacent paint, but there was no problem immediately wiping it off.
 
dusik77 said:
D Tailor



I just seen a few videos people using heat guns to restore their trim.. In your case, does it come out nice and even?? On a few vid's, trim didnt look uniform after heat gun. how do you use yours?? I have 04 Accord cawl thats faded. I was planning on repaint it but thinking of trying heatgun to see if it will do the job..
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So far I've used it on GM trim and cladding (the last one was a client's Avalanche). The cladding had turned from dark grey to light grey. I had tried Black Wow, we thought of using GatorBack or Leatherique Black Plastic Dye, but opted for the gun. The cladding I hold the gun close enough to create the color change and use a steady even pased hand at the same distancew the whole time. It came out smooth and even and 6 months laer still looks the same as the first day it was done.



I just used a simple heat gun too, nothing fancy.



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D Tailor said:
So far I've used [the heat gun] on GM trim and cladding (the last one was a client's Avalanche). The cladding had turned from dark grey to light grey.. It came out smooth and even and 6 months laer still looks the same as the first day it was done.



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Hey, I *never* woulda thought to try that. Very impressive results. Wonder how my Klasse twins approach would work on that trim now that it's been restored via the heat :think:
 
gusbubba said:
David, the heat gun is an interesting technique. Any idea HOW or WHY it works? Just curious.

Thanks for sharing, by the way.
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:confused: I've thought about that since i first tried it over a year ago. My best guess is that it works (in my mind at least) by either pulling out petroleum (since I think that is used to make plastic) deep within the plastic OR by leveling the plastic on a micro-level by burning the top, dried up layer off.
 
Rob Tomlin said:
Ok guys, start posting where to get the best buy on a heat gun! :think2
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sears usually has a black and decker one on sale (got mine for around 20 bucks, with 3-4 attachements, and its variable heat.





Northern Tool, harbour freight, and similar stores always have good deals on them as well.
 
Rob Tomlin said:
Ok guys, start posting where to get the best buy on a heat gun! :think2
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Harbor Freight. I have seen them on sale for $7.99. Even cheaper with a 20% off coupon :spot
 
Focus2069 said:
sears usually has a black and decker one on sale (got mine for around 20 bucks, with 3-4 attachements, and its variable heat.





Northern Tool, harbour freight, and similar stores always have good deals on them as well.
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Ah, should have thought of Harbor Freight. I'm going there to look for an adjustable stool on wheels for detailing (I'm tired of bending over and having a sore back from detailing).
 
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