Black trim restorer vs vrt

[rondre]

Finally got to try the black trim restorer kit.  My running boards were looking terrible.  Wanted to see how it compares to vrt for color so here's some before and afters.

 

Pre cleaning (naked right, just trc left):

 

Just vrt no trc

 

Trc then vrt (did not get grooves)

 

After trim restorer (trc, coating prep, restorer)

 

In person the trim restorer look like a deeper black than vrt, personally I'm extremely happy with the results, can't wait to get to the rest of the trim on other side and bumper

 

Nastyness

[rondre]

Also a question, the first pic shows some caked on gunk, feels pretty stuck on there.  Tried ww with little removal, any ideas? 

[shane@detailedreflections]

Clay and/or steam come to mind. We don’t know what is stuck on your vehicle. If it’s tar, a tar remover would work. 

 

We need more info to really help here I think. 

 

Also waterless isn’t that powerful. Try some rinseless on it straight up on a rag and let it soak a bit. 

[rondre]

Didn't soak but was using a rinseless rag with ww.   Not really sure what it is so not helpful there.  Best guess would be tar, any recommendations on tar remover?

 

[Beemer]

I used the Tire and Rubber cleaner on mine before using the Trim Coating.  Used a pretty stiff brush.  Worked great.

 

Edited April 4, 2018 by Beemer

[rondre]

I used it with utility towel, definitely worked great.

19 minutes ago, Beemer said:

I used the Tire and Rubber cleaner on mine before using the Trim Coating.  Used a pretty stiff brush.  Worked grest.

 

 

[rondre]

1 hour ago, shane@detailedreflections said:

Clay and/or steam come to mind. We don’t know what is stuck on your vehicle. If it’s tar, a tar remover would work. 

 

We need more info to really help here I think. 

 

Also waterless isn’t that powerful. Try some rinseless on it straight up on a rag and let it soak a bit. 

Tried soaking with rinseless and diluted apc, took it right off, thanks!

[Ironjaw]

The trim restorer brought them back and they look great.