Carter Bowen Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Needing some help with what to do on these. The trim pieces on a few of my cars always seem to spot/streak pretty badly. Even if dried well, the streaks always pop up. Is there anything I can put on them to keep it from doing this? Edited June 11, 2019 by Carter Bowen Pictures weren’t displaying correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Pics are not showing up for me. My first thought would be to clean the trim thoroughly with APC and a microfiber utility towel then apply VRT, or H2O GG. Or you could apply the ceramic trim coating. That is a more involved process though and requires much more cleaning steps. And because I cannot see the pics I am jumping to conclusion you are referring to plastic trim. Edited June 11, 2019 by Junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If it’s chrome trim, I would try Brilliant glaze on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Junior said: Pics are not showing up for me. My first thought would be to clean the trim thoroughly with APC and a microfiber utility towel then apply VRT, or H2O GG. Or you could apply the ceramic trim coating. That is a more involved process though and requires much more cleaning steps. And because I cannot see the pics I am jumping to conclusion you are referring to plastic trim. I will give it a try!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Carter, Looking at the pic, I wonder if you have some dripping going on post wash. Maybe take a leaf blower to the area and check to see if you get a lot of water blasting out of there. That might take care of the issue for you. It might also be a good idea to just hit it with some detail spray and a plush microfiber towel even after drying. Can you describe your care of the trim during the wash process? Are you using a wash mitt on the trim? Being that looks like piano black trim, I would be careful using anything aggressive like a brush. Also, are you using a decent towel and detail spray to dry it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Actually looking at it once more, it appears these water spots are more of the semi permanent type and not from a recent wash. I am thinking clay then try some glaze and see if you can knock it out. If neither of those two does anything, you could be looking at polishing it out by hand using Revive. Obviously after doing any of these it would be a good idea to apply wax or sealant. Edited June 11, 2019 by Junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I would try Revive Polish with a MF Pad. Once you get them removed make sure you put on some protection so it doesn't happen again. Carter Bowen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 I will do that! What would you recommend for a protectant on the trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Junior said: Carter, Looking at the pic, I wonder if you have some dripping going on post wash. Maybe take a leaf blower to the area and check to see if you get a lot of water blasting out of there. That might take care of the issue for you. It might also be a good idea to just hit it with some detail spray and a plush microfiber towel even after drying. Can you describe your care of the trim during the wash process? Are you using a wash mitt on the trim? Being that looks like piano black trim, I would be careful using anything aggressive like a brush. Also, are you using a decent towel and detail spray to dry it? The dripping may be possible, but usually I wipe it off once more after the initial drying. Usually detail spray and a good microfiber is what I use on it, but it’s more so the streak that appears on it that’s bothersome. Nothing engrained in the trip, just on the surface. I’ll try a couple of these steps in my next major detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yeah I would try glaze if it were me. Easy on easy off and has some cleaning/filling ability. Then I’d probably hit it with some H2O Guard or one of Adams many sealants or waxes to protect it. You could even go with Ceramic for the ultimate protection. Do you have a polisher if it comes to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Junior said: Yeah I would try glaze if it were me. Easy on easy off and has some cleaning/filling ability. Then I’d probably hit it with some H2O Guard or one of Adams many sealants or waxes to protect it. You could even go with Ceramic for the ultimate protection. Do you have a polisher if it comes to that? Not currently, but I may invest in one if this persists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Junior said: Yeah I would try glaze if it were me. Easy on easy off and has some cleaning/filling ability. Then I’d probably hit it with some H2O Guard or one of Adams many sealants or waxes to protect it. You could even go with Ceramic for the ultimate protection. Do you have a polisher if it comes to that? 2 hours ago, Chris@Adams said: I would try Revive Polish with a MF Pad. Once you get them removed make sure you put on some protection so it doesn't happen again. Is there a certain forum that goes into good detail about claying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Carter Bowen said: Is there a certain forum that goes into good detail about claying? Are you asking about how to use a clay bar? Or is there a specific question yo have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 56 minutes ago, Carter Bowen said: Is there a certain forum that goes into good detail about claying? MasterBlasterII 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 4 hours ago, falcaineer said: Awesome, thank you! falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Bowen Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Turns out I didn’t need the clay at all! Just a thorough cleaning, detail spray, and a little H20 G&G did the trick! I figured out it was more than likely overspray and soap residue. Junior and falcaineer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Nice 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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