mini-review: Stoner's Trim Shine and More Shine Less Time for vinyl, plastic, etc...

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JustinR32

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Uh, some regular readers might notice that I'm working my way through the Stoner's Sampler.



I am impressed as heck with these two products (actually, I think they are the same). Trim Shine is a milky white vinyl protector (how unusual!), available in gallon containers, but as part of the sampler, TS/MSLT come as aerosol cans. The idea is, do the large surfaces with non-aerosol Trim Shine, then use the aerosol cans around HVAC and radio controls, switches, knobs, and handles and crevices. The product sprays on, the delivery chemicals evaporate, and the look is totally seamless; all nooks and crannies are shined and detailed! I am genuinely all smiled up from the ease of use and appearance!



The Trim Shine look is a little less glossy than 303, dressed but a tad more satiny and subdued. Since you are going to save the aerosol cans of product for the hard to reach places to get that "totally finished" look, IMO you can use the products with ANY other dash protectant; the difference in shine/appearance is unnoticeable, but the overall impression of "totally clean" is overwhelming and unmistakeable, and that it was so easy is almost miraculous!



Tom
 
"The Trim Shine look is a little less glossy than 303, dressed but a tad more satiny and subdued."







I think you might have this wrong, Trim Shine is more glossy than 303, unless your not buffing the 303.
 
Well, yes that's true, thomasfl, as I found out by reading the "303 observations" thread... I've been using the 303 wrong (I didn't pick the moniker "perpetual noob" for no reason; I can always learn).



Trim Shine Spray is still pretty cool, though.



Tom
 
I too use Stoner stuff, mostly "More Shine, Less Time" for tires and "Invisible Glass". Maybe I should try the trim stuff!



I too also did not buff off 303 after applying first, after I did it looked much better. Not that sick glossy look, nice and matte looking.



Not much trim on an SC430, but who knows, I may use it for the undercarriage!



Regards,

Deanski
 
My thoughts exactly about the undercarriage. When I had Trim Shine and was looking for the gloosy look under the hood, it was the only product that could leave a shiny look to my battery. I used it exclusively for the battery and some engine components because it shines so well. Still have quite a bit of my case of MSLT and I am using it for the undercarraige and wheel wells at the moment
 
Mosca said:
I am impressed as heck with these two products (actually, I think they are the same). Trim Shine is a milky white vinyl protector (how unusual!), available in gallon containers, but as part of the sampler, TS/MSLT come as aerosol cans. The idea is, do the large surfaces with non-aerosol Trim Shine, then use the aerosol cans around HVAC and radio controls, switches, knobs, and handles and crevices. The product sprays on, the delivery chemicals evaporate, and the look is totally seamless; all nooks and crannies are shined and detailed! I am genuinely all smiled up from the ease of use and appearance!



The Trim Shine look is a little less glossy than 303, dressed but a tad more satiny and subdued. Since you are going to save the aerosol cans of product for the hard to reach places to get that "totally finished" look, IMO you can use the products with ANY other dash protectant; the difference in shine/appearance is unnoticeable, but the overall impression of "totally clean" is overwhelming and unmistakeable, and that it was so easy is almost miraculous!



Tom
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Tom, the great results I'm getting with MSLT has really piqued my interest in STS so I apologize for reviving such an old thread.



Just to make sure I'm understanding your post correctly, you basically spray the stuff right into your HVAC/radio, door handles and general lower dash area? You don't have any problem with overspray on your interior windows or greasey control knobs applying it this way? I would imagine all the countless seams on my dash would get overly saturated with product if I applied it this way.....but this hasn't been a problem on your cars?



Thanks.



Tony
 
Old, but, where do I get a gallon of it, and how much does it usually go for? I haven't seen it in any stores.



Thanks,

-Matt
 
Matt,



Stoner's sells Trim Shine by the 5 gallon pail, $55.50 per. They also sell non-silicone Trim Shine, $72 per 5 gallon pail. Poke around the website.



http://www.moreshine.com



I ordered the sample kit for work, and they sent me a gallon of Trim Shine, no charge. It's an excellent product, every bit the equal of 303 and Meg's #40.





Tony,



I sprayed the TS on the larger surfaces, and the MSLT around the climate and radio surround, vents, etc. It dries almost instantly. No problems. I have to say that I prefer Meg's #40 for the smell, and that's what I use most often. I still use the Stoner stuff in the cracks.



I've spent a year with the Stoner's Sample Kit, and here is what I like:



1) MSLT for tires. Great stuff. You have to do the tires first though, then the rest of the car, because the spray gets on the finished surfaces. It goes on thin, dries immediately, and no sling, and it lasts a couple weeks. "A" for appearance, "A" for effectiveness (durability), "C-" for ease of use.



2) Xenit Citrus. I love this stuff. I used it to clean tar off my wheels. "A" for effectiveness, "A" for ease of use.



3)Trim Shine Spray. The aerosol is just great for all the interior nooks and crannies, and for speed in doing the interior. Spray it on and walk away. Kinda shiny, though. "B+" for appearance, "A+" for ease of use. The non-aerosol TS gets "A" and "A".



4) More Shine Less Time. I don't know how this is a different product from Trim Shine. It does the same thing, far as I can tell. "B+" and "A+".



5) Invisible Glass. Killer. "A", "A".



6) Carpet Cleaner. I brought this one into the house and used it in the living room. "A" for effectiveness of the chemicals, "C" for ease of use, because aerosol sprays aren't the best way to clean carpets.



7) Gust. You wouldn't think a can of compressed air would be useful... until you clean your engine and can't track down that loping idle. "Gust" to every switch and sensor! "A", "A".



8) Trim Cleaner. Spray, wipe, clean. "A" for effectiveness, "A" for ease of use.



(The aerosols have the tremendous advantage of being fast and easy to use, balanced against the fact that they're not very cost effective.)



9) Fabprotex. I sprayed the living daylights out of my floor mats and carpet (and scrubbed it in with a brush), and didn't see any difference in soil repellence. Maybe it's better on seats? All my cars have leather seats, though. "D" for effectiveness, but hey, it was easy to use.



10) Tarminator. I love that name. I've used this to remove emblem glue, tar, bugs, whatever. Spray, wait, wipe. "A", "A".



11) Speed Bead. A spray cleaner wax. I don't like spray waxes. It does a nice job of cleaning and looks good, but is not easier to use, for me. A "high shine" look rather than a "deep wet" look. "B" for appearance, "C" for ease of use.



12) Bead Max. Spray wax that claims superior water beading. It definitely does that. Another "high shine". "B" for appearance, "C" for ease of use, and "A" for effectiveness of the chemicals in producing high beading.







Toom
 
I did see the Stoner's trim shine at two local auto supply chain stores around me. So it should be in a store near you soon.
 
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