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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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Any recommendations?
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 12:06 PM
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I'm liking Car Pro Dlux
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 3nergiz3d
I'm liking Car Pro Dlux
Does it actually make the trim black?
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 01:04 PM
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I think I've tried them all. Never had much luck with longevity. I see that Adam's has a trim coating kit that ya might want to look at.
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Break2
Does it actually make the trim black?
I had a almost grey color trim, and I'd say it restored it to about a 95% back to black OEM trim.
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 06:57 AM
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CarPro DLUX

Product Review: CarPro DLUX Plastic and Wheel Coating by Zach McGovern



Solution Finish

Product Review: Solution Finish Trim Restorer by Zach McGovern



GTechniq C4 Trim Restorer

Product Review: Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer by Kevin George




... however when you emailed me, you had mentioned you simply needed to remove some dried product from your trim. A trim restorer is not needed for this. You simply need to clean the trim properly.

Degreaser, all purpose cleaner, or a solvent like isopropyl alcohol can all be effective cleaners for removing dried product from trim. Simply apply the cleaner to the trim and allow it to work, then agitate with a brush and/or towel, and wipe off. Other useful tricks are using a pink eraser on the trim (works surprisingly well in many cases), or even a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can work very well on bare plastic trim (do not rub on paint or glossy surfaces!!!!)

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