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JG.26 · Nov 2nd, 2003, 07:53 PM

Hi all,

I wash my MCS weekly and just wondered what peeps out there use on the black plastic wheel arch, sill, spoiler trim. I currently use Armor All protectorant which I have used for years on cars and which brings the trim up nicely. However after a downpour it goes all streaky. Thought I might try some Maguires trim detail and have some on order. Has anyone found a product out there that doesn't wash off after a downpour of rain??

Thanks

cosworth · Nov 2nd, 2003, 08:05 PM

Mother's Back to Black has worked real well for me. No streaking, and seems to hold up real well in rain, too.

jcsinnh · Nov 2nd, 2003, 08:30 PM

Ooops! I have just finished a bottle of back to black and I'm happy it's gone. I found it just mediocre in lasting ability on wheel trim, rockers, etc. I rubbed that stuff in like crazy and still would have to apply more where it "soaked in" and showed the gray again. Didn't buff too well either - I use 100% terry.

So any other recommendations out there?

cosworth · Nov 2nd, 2003, 09:11 PM

Hmmm. Must be something I'm doing wrong.

Paul · Nov 2nd, 2003, 10:44 PM

I have to say I've never found back to black much cop either, I've used AutoGlym and Meguiars too, and found both very good. The AutoGlym is a green gloop, and the Meguiars is a creamy paste.

Wave · Nov 2nd, 2003, 10:57 PM

I used soome trim cleaner from Zaino, bought it from Steve Trece. It cleans the black trim and buffs off leaving it close to new without that greasy looking film. Dont know how it will hold up in rain but it actually seemed to clean it. It does not leave a permanent haze like a wax. I hvae found all of Zainos products to work wonderfully. Look on Carolina region post for Mini Car Clenaing Clinic in Charlotte NC. I believe teve has a post there.

Wave

trico · Nov 3rd, 2003, 07:41 PM

I've used a variety of Meguiars' products and have found the Natural Shine vinyl and rubber cleaner/protectant to the best and longest lasting on the trim

JG.26 · Nov 3rd, 2003, 07:57 PM

Thanks for your replies everyone!...just received my Meguires goodies today so guess what I will be doing this weekend!......just need to get the Cherry B shoe polish for that trim now!!

mnelsf · Dec 2nd, 2003, 02:09 AM

I have had great luck on all my cars with Black Chrome. Brings back the wet black look and protects like a wax.

catalyst · Dec 3rd, 2003, 03:47 PM

I have used Meguiars #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner for a year and a half, and am completely pleased with it.

I use it for all of the exterior black trim, on the tires, on all the interior black panels including the dash, and also on the door and boot seals.

It endures very well through rain - even after washing the car, re-application wouldn't be necessary (although of course I always do!).

Another bonus that I've noticed is its seeming ability to repel dust - the exterior surfaces stay cleaner longer.

A fine product in all respects.

Dark Silver S · Dec 4th, 2003, 09:30 PM

303 works well, and lasts a long time. But you must have good clean trim first.

Minione1.616v · Dec 5th, 2003, 10:50 AM

I use the entire Meguiars range on my car found it to be great stuff but I do find that I take alot longer now but am very happy with the car when finished. I have used Auto glym but found meguiars to give me the best finish with a little more effort. Autoglym bumper care in a aerosol is good if your in a hurry.
Meguiar vinyl and rubber care gives a deeper matt shine but takes twice as long.

Kind regards
Sam

Nov 2nd, 2003, 07:53 PM	#1
JG.26 MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virtual World Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 1,063 Offline	Black Exterior Trim! Hi all, I wash my MCS weekly and just wondered what peeps out there use on the black plastic wheel arch, sill, spoiler trim. I currently use Armor All protectorant which I have used for years on cars and which brings the trim up nicely. However after a downpour it goes all streaky. Thought I might try some Maguires trim detail and have some on order. Has anyone found a product out there that doesn't wash off after a downpour of rain?? Thanks

Nov 2nd, 2003, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
cosworth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 204 Offline	Mother's Back to Black has worked real well for me. No streaking, and seems to hold up real well in rain, too. 2002 MCS, DS/B/BBS, Sport, Prem, Cloth, 17's 1969 Morris Cooper MK2, Tartan Red/Black, 998cc, Twin HS2's

Nov 2nd, 2003, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
cosworth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 204 Offline	Hmmm. Must be something I'm doing wrong. 2002 MCS, DS/B/BBS, Sport, Prem, Cloth, 17's 1969 Morris Cooper MK2, Tartan Red/Black, 998cc, Twin HS2's

Nov 2nd, 2003, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wave MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clemson, South Carol Local Time: 06:57 PM Posts: 52 Offline	TRy Zaino I used soome trim cleaner from Zaino, bought it from Steve Trece. It cleans the black trim and buffs off leaving it close to new without that greasy looking film. Dont know how it will hold up in rain but it actually seemed to clean it. It does not leave a permanent haze like a wax. I hvae found all of Zainos products to work wonderfully. Look on Carolina region post for Mini Car Clenaing Clinic in Charlotte NC. I believe teve has a post there. Wave

Nov 3rd, 2003, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
trico MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Martinez, CA Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 145 Offline	I've used a variety of Meguiars' products and have found the Natural Shine vinyl and rubber cleaner/protectant to the best and longest lasting on the trim 2003 BRG/W MCS - The Way We Wrrrrr!!!!!

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Nov 2nd, 2003, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Ooops! I have just finished a bottle of back to black and I'm happy it's gone. I found it just mediocre in lasting ability on wheel trim, rockers, etc. I rubbed that stuff in like crazy and still would have to apply more where it "soaked in" and showed the gray again. Didn't buff too well either - I use 100% terry. So any other recommendations out there?

Nov 2nd, 2003, 10:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I have to say I've never found back to black much cop either, I've used AutoGlym and Meguiars too, and found both very good. The AutoGlym is a green gloop, and the Meguiars is a creamy paste.

Nov 3rd, 2003, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
JG.26 MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virtual World Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 1,063 Offline	Thanks for your replies everyone!...just received my Meguires goodies today so guess what I will be doing this weekend!......just need to get the Cherry B shoe polish for that trim now!!

Dec 2nd, 2003, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
mnelsf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 1 Offline	I have had great luck on all my cars with Black Chrome. Brings back the wet black look and protects like a wax.

Dec 3rd, 2003, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
catalyst MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Flint Hills of Kansas, USA Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 128 Offline	I have used Meguiars #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner for a year and a half, and am completely pleased with it. I use it for all of the exterior black trim, on the tires, on all the interior black panels including the dash, and also on the door and boot seals. It endures very well through rain - even after washing the car, re-application wouldn't be necessary (although of course I always do!). Another bonus that I've noticed is its seeming ability to repel dust - the exterior surfaces stay cleaner longer. A fine product in all respects. 2002 Pepper White Cooper 5 speed, Black roof w/ spoiler, sunroof, Black kaleido cloth sport seats, silver 7-hole wheels, DSC, front fogs, chrome lines, MFSW, built 8/7, acquired 9/12

Dec 4th, 2003, 09:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 798 Offline	303 works well, and lasts a long time. But you must have good clean trim first. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Dec 5th, 2003, 10:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Minione1.616v MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I use the entire Meguiars range on my car found it to be great stuff but I do find that I take alot longer now but am very happy with the car when finished. I have used Auto glym but found meguiars to give me the best finish with a little more effort. Autoglym bumper care in a aerosol is good if your in a hurry. Meguiar vinyl and rubber care gives a deeper matt shine but takes twice as long. Kind regards Sam

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