Detailing 101: What product(s) do you use for the black rubber/metal areas around

[Speedmaster]

The windshield or spoiler? Rubber or plastic being the surface, I would think something that could saturate and coat. Probably same thing that you would use on tires.

So, what do you use? And do you buy retail or in bulk from a detailer's supply house?

 

[The King]

I use 303 on that stuff and tires too.

 

[B2FiNiTY]

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Tire_and_Trim_Gel_16_oz_p/tvd_108_16.htm

This stuff works wonders on trim and tires. I've used all sorts of stuff in the past and never found anything that I liked.

 

[Speedmaster]

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Tire_and_Trim_Gel_16_oz_p/tvd_108_16.htm

This stuff works wonders on trim and tires. I've used all sorts of stuff in the past and never found anything that I liked.

So, you like this then? I will take a try with it.

 

[B2FiNiTY]

Yup. That's the one. What I meant was that I've tried many other combinations and they never lasted long enough. This one has lasted me months and many washes. Just make sure your clean the application area first before applying so that the product and really get into the plastic rather than sit on top of dust and dirt.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/detailing-product-reviews/38042-cg-look-trim-gel.html

 

[DaBee]

I've been using Chadwick's Triple Play after reading about it on other automobile forums:

http://chadwickstripleplay.com/

The product is pretty amazing and really easy to use. I was certainly skeptical at first, but figured I should give it a try, considering all the enthusiastic testimonials I read on their website and in various other forums. Ultimately, it's hard to argue with the results. The shine is amazing.

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[Vanishing Point]

Appears to be another rinseless wash with a wax/quick detailer. There are so many good rinseless wash offerings by Blackfire, Optimum, Wolfgang, Ultima etc. I would stick to the ones that have been proven to work and cost far less than $70.

 

[JW]

The windshield or spoiler? Rubber or plastic being the surface, I would think something that could saturate and coat. Probably same thing that you would use on tires.

So, what do you use? And do you buy retail or in bulk from a detailer's supply house?

I use Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing and it cleans the tires real nice but it doesn't give then that wet look. On black plastic, this product makes it look like new and I find that it lasts quite awhile, both on tires and plastic. The only drawback that I have found is that you need to cover your concrete as this stuff will turn it into a skating rink. I took a piece of cardboard and cut it so it fits around the bottom of the tire, works good. Plus it seems to work pretty well on my rims.



91 NSX Red/Black
09 VW Jetta TDI White

 

[B2FiNiTY]

Here's a good vid about how to restore trim