Looking for a trim dressing that could last

**skuz** · 06-12-2007,ï¿½07:28 PM

I`m looking for a product to put on plastic cladding. Here`s the vehicle

As you can see, there is a lot of cladding, about 1` high all around the vehicle, including the front and rear bumpers. I tried a few OTC trim dressings but none can last more than a few days nor can any survive a wash. I hate having to reapply every week after washing.

I`d like to find one that could last for a month, so I could reapply during my monthly waxing. Are my expectations too high ? If so, 2 weeks would already be better.

Here are a few products I tried so far :

Meguiar`s M40

Meguiar`s Gold Class Trim Detailer

Mother`s Preserves

Do you have any suggestions ?

**Black Diamond** · 06-12-2007,ï¿½07:31 PM

Try Black Wow from Richard`s site.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 06-12-2007,ï¿½08:10 PM

Chemical Guy`s Liquid Extreme Shine is good for a month plus.... lately I`ve been a convert to Trim-A-Shield`s dye, it keeps that perfect OEM look (not too glossy) for *months*.

**74 thing** · 06-12-2007,ï¿½09:33 PM

Black wow @ showcardetailing.com

**SVR** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½12:21 AM

Youdo know that unpainted cladding, bumpers and all exterior trim can be machine polished?

Get yourself some ultra gloss superpolish. Thats awesome. Driven to perfection auto polish/sealant will deliver a super high gloss wet look to wiper arms, unpainted plastic cladding, exterior door mouldings etc

Then put on two coats of some glare, fireglaze or the ultra gloss polish (also a sealant) and your problems are over for months or years. Should never fade or spot again

**jamesuh** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½12:33 AM

I third Black Wow, it darkens the trim without the use of dyes and protection is supposed to last for months.

**ZoranC** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½01:47 AM

I am about to try this one: Tire & Trim Guard Plus

**skuz** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½07:42 PM

3 votes for Black wow, I think I`ll start with that. Thanks guys.

SVR, that`s a good idea, but I`m working by hand until next year.

**SVR** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½08:35 PM

Ok not a problem. I`ll be looking at trim and tire guard plus and Black Wow very shortly for shows

**buzzb** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½09:11 PM

I`ve seen and read fantastic results with Zaino`s Clear Seal and Optimum`s Opti-Seal on trim. You might want to try a search on those products. Should be very durable as well. Good luck!

**wannafbody** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½09:15 PM

For black textured plastic I like Tropicare non silicone tire dressing. It doesn`t run off in the rain.

**SVR** · 06-13-2007,ï¿½09:15 PM

Yes that should work well

**cole** · 06-14-2007,ï¿½07:27 AM

Originally Posted by buzzb

I`ve seen and read fantastic results with Zaino`s Clear Seal and Optimum`s Opti-Seal on trim. You might want to try a search on those products. Should be very durable as well. Good luck!

(I agree. Get the look you like and use Z5 or CS. It will last for months.

**Accumulator** · 06-14-2007,ï¿½12:14 PM

90-some % of the time I use use either the Klasse twins or Collinite (usually their 845). Some trim is 1Z polish-friendly too.

Plastic trim on MPV (and WRX before it): Klasse twins, W-O-W-O method.

Plastic trim on Blazer: 1Z PP topped with 845

Rubber trim on Volvo 240 wagon: AIO topped with Collinite 476S

Plastic and rubber trim on XJS: Pinnacle PCL topped with Souveran

Plastic trim on Audis: S8 gets UPP; A8, with lots of wear, is currently just getting FK425, sometimes preceded by VM

On the rare occasions when this LSP-based approach doesn`t work, I use AutoGlym`s Bumper Care, which at leasts lasts through a few washes (very easy to use too).