Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
The original Black Wow is one of the best-looking exterior trim restorers and protectants on the market. Black Wow Pro looked to extend the durability (7 months in testing) and ease-of-application of Black Wow, resulting in an all-new formula.
Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer is available in a 16 ounce jug or (soon to be released) smaller size.
My first test subject was the gray-looking mirror trim on my Mazdaspeed3. It didn't look too bad so I was curious if cleaning and protecting the trim with Black Wow Pro would make a difference.
Because any dressing will work better on clean trim (free of dirt, grime, wax residue, oil, silicone, etc), Black Wow developed Pre-Wow Pre-Cleaner as well as their Pre-Wow Trim Cleaning Brush.
Mist Pre-Wow directly onto the surface to be cleaned.
Use the Pre-Wow Brush to agitate the surface of textured plastics and trim.
Wipe clean with a damp microfiber towel. Wipe off paint as well.(Note: Pre-Wow recommends the cleaner is washed off with soap and water, making it ideal to use Pre-Wow prior to washing your car).
You can see how much grime/gray soot was wiped away from the tiny mirror housing.
After cleaning, the trim did look slightly darker and more uniform, but it definitely needed attention. (look at the metal flake exploding in the paint thanks to the recent coat of Synergy)
Applying Black Wow Professional Trim Restore is very easy. Simply rub into the surface with a poly foam applicator. It does not go as far as the original formula, so when it stops applying evenly, add more product and keep applying until you get an even coat.
Black Wow Pro initially goes on wet but quickly absorbs into the trim. Simply spread it out until you get an even coat.
Removing the tape line highlighted the difference between the untreated and treated side. With in seconds Black Wow absorbed into the finish and was try to the touch. The look it created was extremely rich and dark.
Let's try a second area- How about the faded gray running board on this Ford Expedition?
Cleaning with Pre-Wow...
A lot of oxidized plastic and embedded gunk came off quickly from the otherwise "clean" trim.
To the far left you can see the uncleaned section and the dramatic improvement just cleaning with Pre-Wow made.
Working Black Wow Pro Professional Trim Restorer into the running board.
Application was effortless and very little product was needed to coat this section.
The end results are simply outstanding.
Black Wow Professional is among the easiest to use, long-term trim dressings I have ever used. It literally melts into the trim with no visible streaks or high-spot patches. If it has a slightly uneven texture, add a little more product to the bare spots and it's magically uniform.
Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer is available in a 16 ounce jug or (soon to be released) smaller size.
My first test subject was the gray-looking mirror trim on my Mazdaspeed3. It didn't look too bad so I was curious if cleaning and protecting the trim with Black Wow Pro would make a difference.
Because any dressing will work better on clean trim (free of dirt, grime, wax residue, oil, silicone, etc), Black Wow developed Pre-Wow Pre-Cleaner as well as their Pre-Wow Trim Cleaning Brush.
Mist Pre-Wow directly onto the surface to be cleaned.
Use the Pre-Wow Brush to agitate the surface of textured plastics and trim.
Wipe clean with a damp microfiber towel. Wipe off paint as well.(Note: Pre-Wow recommends the cleaner is washed off with soap and water, making it ideal to use Pre-Wow prior to washing your car).
You can see how much grime/gray soot was wiped away from the tiny mirror housing.
After cleaning, the trim did look slightly darker and more uniform, but it definitely needed attention. (look at the metal flake exploding in the paint thanks to the recent coat of Synergy)
Note: Pre-Wow is also an excellent cleaner for caked-on wax residues. It removed this compound stain a bodyshop left on my faux-carbon vinyl wrap with EASE!
Applying Black Wow Professional Trim Restore is very easy. Simply rub into the surface with a poly foam applicator. It does not go as far as the original formula, so when it stops applying evenly, add more product and keep applying until you get an even coat.
Black Wow Pro initially goes on wet but quickly absorbs into the trim. Simply spread it out until you get an even coat.
Removing the tape line highlighted the difference between the untreated and treated side. With in seconds Black Wow absorbed into the finish and was try to the touch. The look it created was extremely rich and dark.
Let's try a second area- How about the faded gray running board on this Ford Expedition?
Cleaning with Pre-Wow...
A lot of oxidized plastic and embedded gunk came off quickly from the otherwise "clean" trim.
To the far left you can see the uncleaned section and the dramatic improvement just cleaning with Pre-Wow made.
Working Black Wow Pro Professional Trim Restorer into the running board.
Application was effortless and very little product was needed to coat this section.
The end results are simply outstanding.
Black Wow Professional is among the easiest to use, long-term trim dressings I have ever used. It literally melts into the trim with no visible streaks or high-spot patches. If it has a slightly uneven texture, add a little more product to the bare spots and it's magically uniform.
