Thanks. What about the 303? Any experience with that? And is the trim restorer safe for the rubber around the windows, or am I possibly looking at another tire shine mess? The website says use on textured plastic.

 

PB TR can be used on all rubber, plastic and trim,

from the PB site

As for 303, yes I have it...it tends to run after a rain if not used properly.

I use it somethings but it does work.

 

Sweet. Looks like I'll be ordering some trim restorer once the tire shine wears off.

 

I have used the stuff above and it works. It has a dye in it and it does not rub off after it is dry. Here is one of my door handles. I need to do another coat because I noticed that some water dripped on it before it was completely dry.

 

Great testimonial, thanks for posting. Results look great.

 

You know, while I don't personally use any of their products, they're not as bad as they once were...

The 'cracked dashes' of the past were caused by solvents and certain additives that are no longer in the mix. Also, remember, it's basically impossible for our dashes to crack now too... plastic can fade, warp, and get pretty ugly but, it's unlikely to crack!

The old dashes were vinyl covered foam (or a variant)... as the foam either expanded or contracted (seasonal variations also impacted dashes to a minor extent), stresses would be created on the material thus, causing this type of problem.

The old versions of AA amplified these effects - and probably caused some of their own. Thus, AA got a bad name and did nothing to correct their image - other than the continual flood of products towards Wally World -- which is not the place to correct your image in the face of those who know car care products, for the most part.



In a nutshell, it's not awful. I don't use it -- probably won't ever -- but, it's not your father's Armor All.

-RP-

 

Same results here. I really enjoyed this product and reccommend it to all of my friends-- Definately a big proponent...


So, I am curious as to your weather conditions, method of cleaning beforehand, method of application, etc... (this comment made towards the OP)

 

Weather: It was about 75 out, overcast, and I was parked in the shade.
Method of cleaning: I gave the truck a REALLY good washing the day before.
Application: I used a foam paint brush, not the applicator that came with the gel. The area I was working with was too small to use it.

Maybe I got an old bottle that had been sitting too long, but I didn't like the stuff. The consistency was gloopy and it didn't go on that smooth (I expected it to be more of a creamy tire shine consistency). Also, when it dried it didn't look that much more black than it was to begin with. Overall I was not impressed. I think I might give the poorboys trim restorer a try. My other option is to remove the cowl, hit it with a coat of Krylon Fusion, and then clear it. If I can find good instructions as to how to remove the cowl that will be what I do.

 

I'd trim the Trim Restore before resulting to rattle can painting.

 

My cowl and fender flares are all fading pretty bad... think this PB TR is the way to go?





- NCSU

 

Black WOW is really good stuff. Its expensive but worth it. A little goes a long way. Do a search on it and read all the good reviews. Go to the gallery at this link and see the before and afters.
http://www.showcardetailing.com/bw/

 

I really think you should try the Showroom Trim restore on that. Here's what it looks like on my truck. The foam applicators in the picture also make it much easier to apply.

 

What would be a good product to prevent these trims from fading in the first place??

 

Something that offers UV protection like 303 or my favorite Optimum Protectant.

 

Very nice! How long ago did you apply the Trim Restore and what does it look like now? I think that's the way I'll go..

- NCSU