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Old 06-11-2013, 11:23 PM
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Want to update her appearance

Hey guys have a quick question, does anyone have any recommendations for updating the black plastic exterior on my car. Im referring to dyeing the black but not sure to just change it all or will it come out good. Does anyone have and recommended brand for dyes? Thanks guys
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Are you talking about the black trim on the exterior, like running boards, rear black valence around exhaust, etc?

If so, the proper way to do it is Meguires back to black (can get it at walmart like 5-6$) or Stoners Trim Shine, (can get it at most autoparts stores) i prefer the stoners, used to use back to black and have it in my detailing kit if needed...

And the other way to do it is after you wash/dry/wax whatever you do your car, just run over it with tire shine, make sure if you get any on to paint to wipe it off.
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Are you talking about the black trim on the exterior, like running boards, rear black valence around exhaust, etc?

If so, the proper way to do it is Meguires back to black (can get it at walmart like 5-6$) or Stoners Trim Shine, (can get it at most autoparts stores) i prefer the stoners, used to use back to black and have it in my detailing kit if needed...

And the other way to do it is after you wash/dry/wax whatever you do your car, just run over it with tire shine, make sure if you get any on to paint to wipe it off.
exactly what i was looking for thanks mate
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Actually if you want to do it properly you won't want a product that shines, or comes off after a heavy rain.


On my black trim, and my tires I use Adams Super VRT
Best Tire Dressing | Super VRT | Car Detailing Supply


I know you're probably going to say "shit I can get back to black at walmart for cheap, or use tire shine" but that shit doesn't last. I'm 27 now, I bought a bottle of Back to Black 10 years ago, used it once and threw it in the trash. It sucks. Using tire shine products on your black trim, sucks. Unless you like that armor all sheen on everything, and having the surface feel sticky since they are mostly petroleum based products. Don't dye it either, maybe you should use the "WIPE NEW" stuff on the commercials lol.


Seriously though, the Adam's Super VRT leaves everything a matte black, crisp finish, watch the video on his website, I'm telling you it is worth the price. The key is you have to clean the hell out of your tires/trim before applying, the product only works as good as the prep. You are going to still have shitty looking trim if its not cleaned well, and your tires will look like crap if you don't get the old armor all/hot tire shine crap off there too. I actually use the Adam's All Purpose cleaner with a microfiber, wipe down all my black trims on the car, and scrub the hell out of my tires. Then using an applicator pad for waxing or sponge type, I go over my tires/trim with the Super VRT.

It's water based, so its not greasy, it has friggin sunblock in it for gods sakes, and its waterproof up to a certain amount of time. I usually only have to redo the trim every few months or so, hell, I don't even redo my tires every time I wash the car. But the trim looks brand new, and it stays looking that way, and water beads up off the trim like it has wax on it, really is amazing stuff.



If you're looking to step up to a legit way to get the trim looking good again, you'll use the Adam's Super VRT. All the rest are just products for boys.

EDIT: Here is a complete kit with the VRT, the all purpose cleaner for cleaning everything first, and applicator sponges:
Tire Dressing Products | Super VRT Tire and Trim Kit
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"Opti-Bond Tire Gel" is what I use.
I don't want the plastic pieces or tires to shine at all. They stay black.
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"Opti-Bond Tire Gel" is what I use.
I don't want the plastic pieces or tires to shine at all. They stay black.
x2 trim is not meant to shine, its meant to be a satin black finish, hence why I recommend the product above. I also use on my tires though as I prefer satin black there too
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x2 trim is not meant to shine, its meant to be a satin black finish, hence why I recommend the product above. I also use on my tires though as I prefer satin black there too
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Actually if you want to do it properly you won't want a product that shines, or comes off after a heavy rain.


On my black trim, and my tires I use Adams Super VRT
Best Tire Dressing | Super VRT | Car Detailing Supply


I know you're probably going to say "shit I can get back to black at walmart for cheap, or use tire shine" but that shit doesn't last. I'm 27 now, I bought a bottle of Back to Black 10 years ago, used it once and threw it in the trash. It sucks. Using tire shine products on your black trim, sucks. Unless you like that armor all sheen on everything, and having the surface feel sticky since they are mostly petroleum based products. Don't dye it either, maybe you should use the "WIPE NEW" stuff on the commercials lol.


Seriously though, the Adam's Super VRT leaves everything a matte black, crisp finish, watch the video on his website, I'm telling you it is worth the price. The key is you have to clean the hell out of your tires/trim before applying, the product only works as good as the prep. You are going to still have shitty looking trim if its not cleaned well, and your tires will look like crap if you don't get the old armor all/hot tire shine crap off there too. I actually use the Adam's All Purpose cleaner with a microfiber, wipe down all my black trims on the car, and scrub the hell out of my tires. Then using an applicator pad for waxing or sponge type, I go over my tires/trim with the Super VRT.

It's water based, so its not greasy, it has friggin sunblock in it for gods sakes, and its waterproof up to a certain amount of time. I usually only have to redo the trim every few months or so, hell, I don't even redo my tires every time I wash the car. But the trim looks brand new, and it stays looking that way, and water beads up off the trim like it has wax on it, really is amazing stuff.



If you're looking to step up to a legit way to get the trim looking good again, you'll use the Adam's Super VRT. All the rest are just products for boys.

EDIT: Here is a complete kit with the VRT, the all purpose cleaner for cleaning everything first, and applicator sponges:
Tire Dressing Products | Super VRT Tire and Trim Kit
Any before and after shots by chance?
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Trim Plastic, Black Bumpers and Auto Trim Made to Look Like New! - YouTube

would you guys recommend this?
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Any before and after shots by chance?

Of my car I don't have any currently, but if you watch the video below my tires and trim come out exactly like the video, basically watching that video convinced me to try his products out and i'm a huge fan, buy all my stuff from Detailers Domain too (one of our forum sponsors):

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