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Best Product For Black Trim
- Thread starter COLZO
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Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
What do you want?
Semi Permanent finish which takes effort to prepare the surface before applying the dressing or a quick wipe on wipe off product which lasts a few month?
if it's the latter, auto finesse revive.
http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/revive-250ml
Semi Permanent finish which takes effort to prepare the surface before applying the dressing or a quick wipe on wipe off product which lasts a few month?
if it's the latter, auto finesse revive.
http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/revive-250ml
Honda & VW
I personally prefer Dressle, recently used on a friends R32 scuttle panel. Really like the application and finish it leaves
Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
DLUX works for me but I've not tried any alternative products.
CrippsCorner
ClioSport Club Member
Astra VXR
As much as I love Auto Finesse for most products, I've got to say that Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel is the winner for me...
http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/bumper-and-trim-gel
http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/bumper-and-trim-gel
1.6 Astra Sporthatch
Wipe with IPA for the best results iirc
Thumbs up for Gtechniq C4, used this myself, the kit should come with an alcohol based cleaner which must be used so you get an even finish.
CursedTitanium 182FF
loggyboy
ClioSport Club Member
Years ago I found the Car Plan Black Trim Wax was a good budget choice for my aging, pasty grey bumpers.
Inf 182 Cup
best stuff out there for tyres too, all black trim will bead up nice aswell
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/auto-finesse-gloss-tyre-dressing/prod_924.html
apply every 3-4 washes on plastics, every 2 washes on tyres (or ever wash if you prefer)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/auto-finesse-gloss-tyre-dressing/prod_924.html
apply every 3-4 washes on plastics, every 2 washes on tyres (or ever wash if you prefer)
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I think I'll try that next, I'm using satin ATM but i find it too watery for a gel.
182
How long do all these products last as I got mixed reviews on AF revive?
Golf GTI PP Mk7
Chap in halfords recommended Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel on black trim, and I must say it works, and boy does the water bead off it. That's what I'm using now.
Hi Ben,
With Revive, if the plastic is quite faded it may take a couple of coats in order for the plastic to restore its self from the faded grey. Once protected this should last between 1-2 months depending on the weather.
I hope this helps
Sian
With Revive, if the plastic is quite faded it may take a couple of coats in order for the plastic to restore its self from the faded grey. Once protected this should last between 1-2 months depending on the weather.
I hope this helps
Sian
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Lots of products start to separate if left. Just give it a good shake to mix it all up and it's still useable
Most products do this - there is nothing wrong with them and as Dave says, a good shake will have it back to "normal".
Yep.
I comparison to what, fella? "As long as it should" needs a competitive product to show it up. Chem Guys NLTG does not last as long as Revive and that was the best I'd tested, up until moving to permanent sealants (C4 and DLUX).
Longevity of any product such as this, much like waxes and sealants, is all down to the prep. Degrease, wash, IPA wipe down will see much better results that slapping it onto a just washed car.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I don't know what the problem is with revive.
With a good clean and IPA wiped down first I've had it working for over Three months.
It's long since worn off my car but the plastics don't look overly faded anymore. I need to give it a good going over soon
With a good clean and IPA wiped down first I've had it working for over Three months.
It's long since worn off my car but the plastics don't look overly faded anymore. I need to give it a good going over soon
Have you ever applied it then had a shower of rain over the next few days? I tried a couple of times and as soon ads the car got wet it rinsed the tyre gel all over the car!
Hi Marcos
Dont worry Revive has always done this, just give it a good shake before use
Thanks Sian
Dont worry Revive has always done this, just give it a good shake before use
Thanks Sian
Golf GT & A4 Avant
what trim are we talking about Jaff? the front splitter and rear bumper insert on my 182 always died off pretty quickly, but then so did every other trim dressing I tried. On other trim it would last months, and as Knuckles even after it has worn off it still looks better than before it was dressed
The wing mirror plastics and door rubbers
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Renault window rubbers never seem to take any dressing very well, wing mirror plastics I would see many months from revive. on our old golf the door bump strips would need re applying every 3 months.
DLUX can't really be compared as the likes of C5. plus they require perfect prep to bond otherwise they won't take at all.
DLUX can't really be compared as the likes of C5. plus they require perfect prep to bond otherwise they won't take at all.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
based on the prep, application, novice friendly and potential durability they are on completely different ends of the scale.
It's like comparing swissvax Best of Show with CQuartz finest, they are both paint protection
It's like comparing swissvax Best of Show with CQuartz finest, they are both paint protection
Golf GT & A4 Avant
as long as the prep was right, you'll see long term protection. 18months plus on the trim I've used it on.
It does.
It also attracts dust and dirt...
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Lots of dirt. Used it once on the engine bay once. Look great when I did it. Looked aweful a week later
