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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Slick
is the PB Trim Restorer just a topical product? the showroom new stuff that is supposed to dye it back seems like a more permanent solution.
The Showroom product should only be used when what you are applying it too is beyond using other products. My .02.

For the OP, I don't' think he is ready to use that stuff just yet and with the proper care going forward he may not ever need to use it.

I don't know how permanent it is, Ticman was the first to use and post real world results with the product, he'll have to comment on how its holding up.

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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I have some of the first product in the pictures....(Black WOW) and it is pretty good stuff, definitely better than (Back to Black). The Black WOW is expensive though. I want to try some of that Showroom trim dye.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Where do you get that Black Wow and how much is it? I've never heard of it before.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Where do you get that Black Wow and how much is it? I've never heard of it before.
Here is a good place to get it...
http://www.autodetailingsolutions.com/black-wow.htm
be sure to let them know that you heard of them on here.

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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RollingRock
The Showroom product should only be used when what you are applying it too is beyond using other products. My .02.

For the OP, I don't' think he is ready to use that stuff just yet and with the proper care going forward he may not ever need to use it.

I don't know how permanent it is, Ticman was the first to use and post real world results with the product, he'll have to comment on how its holding up.

Cheers
I have had it on for over 6 months and so far it still looks just like the pictures. It is a dye and the reason I applied it to my 2006 truck was I really like dark black for the trim.

Since it's a dye you really have to be careful and not get it on anything else. It will wipe right off while wet but don't let it dry. The little foam applicators in the picture are the best way to apply it. It only takes a few drops to go a long way. After it dries you can use your regular trim dressings like Meguiars #40.

One other thing is I only use it on the textured plastic. The test spot on my rubber trim around the window's didn't turn out like I wanted.

Tic
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Ticman
I have had it on for over 6 months and so far it still looks just like the pictures. It is a dye and the reason I applied it to my 2006 truck was I really like dark black for the trim.

Since it's a dye you really have to be careful and not get it on anything else. It will wipe right off while wet but don't let it dry. The little foam applicators in the picture are the best way to apply it. It only takes a few drops to go a long way. After it dries you can use your regular trim dressings like Meguiars #40.

One other thing is I only use it on the textured plastic. The test spot on my rubber trim around the window's didn't turn out like I wanted.

Tic
nice! i'll have to order some. i wonder if it will darken the semi-grey fender flares on my fx4 to black?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Where can I buy the Showroom product in Canada?

Seeing as ADS won't ship up here, I'm forced to take my money elsewhere.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Nevermind - ordered it direct from Showroom New, (was cheaper anyway).
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ticman
I have had it on for over 6 months and so far it still looks just like the pictures. It is a dye and the reason I applied it to my 2006 truck was I really like dark black for the trim.

Since it's a dye you really have to be careful and not get it on anything else. It will wipe right off while wet but don't let it dry. The little foam applicators in the picture are the best way to apply it. It only takes a few drops to go a long way. After it dries you can use your regular trim dressings like Meguiars #40.

One other thing is I only use it on the textured plastic. The test spot on my rubber trim around the window's didn't turn out like I wanted.

Tic
I love black wow and yes i wasnt so happy with the results on the window trim either. The color of the window trim has turned to a grayish worn color still has some black but would love to restore them what would you use.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Speaking of BW, there has been a lot of talk about using it on rubber as of late.

While I hadn't tried it yet...I did last night.

After washing the wife's car, I pulled out he BW to give another treatment to the rear view mirrors and decided to try it on the rubber seals around the windows...will post results later as it was dark and the car is not hear right now.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RollingRock
Speaking of BW, there has been a lot of talk about using it on rubber as of late.

While I hadn't tried it yet...I did last night.

After washing the wife's car, I pulled out he BW to give another treatment to the rear view mirrors and decided to try it on the rubber seals around the windows...will post results later as it was dark and the car is not hear right now.
Sorry to thread jack but jp can read my Poorboys contact thread pleasee.
 
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