MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: bodger00 on February 07, 2011, 06:37:43 pm

Title: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: bodger00 on February 07, 2011, 06:37:43 pm

I am after something that does not streak, looks very dark and lasts.

Any suggestions? I have heard Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel is meant to be very good but I have no experience of it.

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: mjt on February 07, 2011, 06:41:47 pm

just ordered this - Raceglaze Colour Enhance Trim Dressing after speaking to Polished Bliss its what they  recommened,just need a dry day to try it

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: stealthwolf on February 07, 2011, 06:51:48 pm

There's a lot of threads about this if you search:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12424.0.html
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,22469.0.html
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,3110.0.html
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13343.0.html
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,16544.0.html

Different people have found different products. The longer lasting ones tend to be based on some kind of nanotech/sealant etc. I've tried a few products and have not been convinced by any of them so far. 

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: bodger00 on February 07, 2011, 07:11:27 pm

Cheers Stealth, MJT :happy2:

It's a strange thing detailing, everyone has a different opinion about what works best. As new products are released opinions change so I wondered if the Chemical Guys stuff was seen to be the best.

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: bodger00 on February 07, 2011, 07:15:26 pm

Quote from: mjt on February 07, 2011, 06:41:47 pm

just ordered this - Raceglaze Colour Enhance Trim Dressing after speaking to Polished Bliss its what they  recommened,just need a dry day to try it

Let us know how you get on with it  :happy2:

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: mjt on February 07, 2011, 08:24:49 pm

will try it tomorrow if its dry :happy2:

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: VC on February 07, 2011, 08:46:26 pm

me too stealth, been through them all and not been won over by any as yet  :smiley:

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: v2brett on February 07, 2011, 10:36:02 pm

ive tried quite a few different products but always find myself going back to AutoGlym Vinyl and Rubber care.    theres that many to choose from out there, so i suppose its down to what you find best  :happy2:

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: keith on February 07, 2011, 10:53:33 pm

I use a fair bit of trim stuff on our mini cooper and two vans and go between Autosmart trim wizard, valetpro yellow bumper gel and also dionysis trim glitz. Interested in trying out the new AG pumpasol see if its any good.

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: garrardrj on February 08, 2011, 09:14:58 am

Autoglym bumper care for me.....but whats the best product to clean the black plastic trim? The cleaning of the trim has a great influence on how the finish is with each product.

Title: Re: What's the best black external trim detailer?
Post by: stealthwolf on February 08, 2011, 12:50:26 pm

When snowfoaming, or spraying with APC, use a brush one the black plastic/rubber bits. I use megs triple duty brush. If you want, it can be done separate to the rest of the car. Use APC on a brush and then work the trim with the brush. Wipe or rinse and once dry, use your trim detailer.

The plastic won't mark but am not sure about the rubber - tend to use a softer brush on these.