Black lower trim/Armour All

[BGM]

I have a black e53 which I armour all the entire lower black trim along the underside of the vehicle after I wash it. I noticed on the e70 there is a lot more of that trim it seems---do most of you just leave it alone or do some of you armour all it ? Just curious . . .

[cross5x]

What trim are you talking about? Can you post some pics?

[brian5]

All the black plastic trim on the E70 bugs me a little bit. I'm going to try Black Wow , that I bought from Detailers Domain, in the spring. I'll try it on the wheel arches first and see how that goes...

I wouldn't use ArmorAll or any other product that I've come across yet.

[2002Silver4.6is]

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=49585082

You can also ask Phil in the detailing forum. He is amazing with what to us on what!!!

[KEF]

Originally Posted by 2002Silver4.6is

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=49585082

You can also ask Phil in the detailing forum. He is amazing with what to us on what!!!

This is exactly what I have been using on any plastic part of my car that gets exposed to UV, I have used it for years and have nothing but good things to say about it.

I started using in on the plastic trim of the X5 since day one, great stuff.

Cheers,
Keith

[buschy]

I use Back to Black on it, when I use anything.
armoour all is crappy stuff. It drys it out more, so you have to use more and more.

[BGM]

Originally Posted by buschy

I use Back to Black on it, when I use anything.
armoour all is crappy stuff. It drys it out more, so you have to use more and more.

Yeah I only use the Armour All (Extreme Shine) for the lower black trim each week after a wash--I have jet black so it looks good. But for waxing and soap etc I use all the higher end stuff (p21s, Einzett, etc).

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by BGM

I have a black e53 which I armour all the entire lower black trim along the underside of the vehicle after I wash it. I noticed on the e70 there is a lot more of that trim it seems---do most of you just leave it alone or do some of you armour all it ? Just curious . . .

I've used that before, but it washes out pretty fast. Detailers Domain has some good trim products, check out their forum.

[mpatrizio]

Originally Posted by buschy

armoour all is crappy stuff. It drys it out more, so you have to use more and more.

Armour All is oil based, and generally not a good product to apply anywhere on your vehicle. I say "generally". There are better options out there, Detailers Domain is a good start.

BTW, it should scream to you that something is wrong with a product when it dries out the plastic it's applied to. 15 years ago I saw Armour All destroy the dash on an E30 3-series. Have not touched it since.

[Bushman2]

I personally go to the local detailing shop and buy their trim dress up liquid. I can't remember the name of the product, but I know that it is silicone based and when applied to the skin at first it feels cold. Once onthe vehilce it looks beautiful! It works perfect! My X is also black, so I know your stress. The Armour All will cause the lower trim to look dried up after a while.