Longest Lasting Trim Restorer Test. Meguiars "Ceramic", Chemical Guys, Cerakote, Ammo, & More...
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- Longest Lasting Trim Restorer Test. Meguiars "Ceramic", Chemical Guys, Cerakote, Ammo, & More... In this video we are going to be taking a look at what plastic trim restoration products last the longest. My testing of these trim restoration products took place over 3 months. I tested 2 different types of products in this video, ceramic trim restorers and the trim "dressings" that have been on the market for many years.
The ceramic trim restorers that I tested were: Followin Ultimate Trim Restorer, Cerakote Trim Restorer, and Rustoleum Wipe New Trim Restorer.
The more typical "dressing" type trim restorers that I tested were: Lithium Trim Serum, Trinova Plastic & Trim Restorer, Chemical Guys Tire and Trim Gel, 3D Trim Care, 303, Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer, Ammo Tire Mud, & Car Guys Plastic Restorer.
The ceramic trim coatings will have no problem lasting over 3 months. The trim dressings will struggle to last 3 weeks. The dressings in my opinion give a better finish. The ceramic trim coatings have a much higher gloss level and make it obvious that the trim has been treated.
Links to the products used in this video:
Ceramics:
Rustoleum Wipe New: amzn.to/3R8i6y1
Cerakote: amzn.to/3KTNoGZ
Followin Ultimate Trim Restorer: amzn.to/3cIDyuz
Dressings:
Car Guys Plastic Restorer: amzn.to/3Q7DuCw
AMMO Mud Tire Gel: ammonyc.com/collections/exter...
Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer: amzn.to/3KEJbqg
303: amzn.to/3AyOzqo
3D Trim Care: amzn.to/3ehPC6D
Chemical Guys: amzn.to/3Q7Eir2
Trinova Plastic & Trim Restorer: amzn.to/3CQFpbF
Lithium Trim Serum (a joke for the price): amzn.to/3wPqLxs
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00:00 Intro
00:03 Details on the testing
2:04 Should you use a heat gun on plastic trim?
3:19 Ceramic Trim Restorer vs Trim Dressing
5:12 Product testing
8:02 UV resistance testing
13:25 Verification of the test method
14:41 Heat gun
15:51 Silicone Trim Dressings
17:47 303 Aerospace Protectant
19:13 Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer
20:39 Ammo Tire Mud
21:46 Car Guys Plastic Trim Restorer
22:42 Followin Ultimate Trim Restorer
23:40 Cerakote Trim Restorer
25:17 Rustoleum Wipe New
26:18 Outro
#meguiars #ammonyc #cerakote #303 #ceramiccoating #carguys #plastictrim #restoration
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Links to the products used in this video:
Ceramics:
Rustoleum Wipe New: amzn.to/3R8i6y1
Cerakote: amzn.to/3KTNoGZ
Followin Ultimate Trim Restorer: amzn.to/3cIDyuz
Dressings:
Car Guys Plastic Restorer: amzn.to/3Q7DuCw
AMMO Mud Tire Gel: ammonyc.com/collections/exter...
Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer: amzn.to/3KEJbqg
303: amzn.to/3AyOzqo
3D Trim Care: amzn.to/3ehPC6D
Chemical Guys: amzn.to/3Q7Eir2
Trinova Plastic & Trim Restorer: amzn.to/3CQFpbF
Lithium Trim Serum (a joke for the price): amzn.to/3wPqLxs
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Plastic dip is the answer.
Dude why didn't you just get Solution Finish? It's THE industry standard. And it LASSSSTS...
And don't just take it from me, Google or TH-cam it. It's the best.
The other legendary long term restorer is GTechniq C4. You'll get about 12 months from it.
This question may have been asked about this video and I didn’t see it. My question would be first of all could you use the heat gun and the wipe the part and spray it with a clear coat. If the product allows the clear coat to adhere would it last any time and would it stick long term. Also would the protection be like it would be when you first sprayed it.
The reason I ask I have more plastic trim on my vehicle than most other cars on the road, a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. In my opinion the only downside to the Avalanche. I am trying to find a way to make it look more up to date or find how to prep the plastic and spray the plastics either the color of the truck or black.
What happened to the lithium why didn't it get tested
I went through a similar process looking for the best product to restore my plastic trim pieces and what I settled on was removing the trim pieces and spray painting them with Trim Black by SEM Products. That was 3 years ago and they still look fantastic.
Agreed. The only way to fly.
Does it looks glossy???
@summerforever6736 the finish from the SEM trim black is matte.
THANKS THAT SOUNDS GOOD!!@@emo65170.
I also discovered Krylon's Fusion (matt or flat can't remember) will hold up outside as I shot some over a plastic hood scoop I installed on my Mustang. It's been over a year and still looking great.
It would be great if someone could test out this kind of thing with different products and make a video.
Many professional detailers on youtube have tested numerous trim restorers. The ones who have long lasting durability are; Cerakote, Wipe New, Malco Epic Revive Nu, Poorboys & Solution Finish. Because of cost and the amount of product and the towelette applicators, Cerakote is not the best choice for the professionals. I like the Malco product of the ones I have used in everyday uses. But, I am NOT a professional, just enthusiasts. Thanks for testing...
Definitely the best in depth video I’ve seen wow !!! Huge thumbs up 👍🏼!!!!!
Thumbs up on another great video. You put in a lot of work on these videos and it shows. Thanks.
Thanks for this very thorough and exhaustive comparison. These “real world “ have made my decision for me. Well done!
Awesome as always - great content, no hype. Thanks!
Wow! Great vid, love the detail and info!!!
I like this video and how you performed the test. Good info and thanks for sharing. I use 303 for many things, especially outdoor fabrics and vinyls. When used on new products it has proved to me to be great at maintaining the colors and texture. I have not experienced it used as a restorer. Most items are seasonal decorations and one coating before hanging for 2-3 months does great. Outdoor furniture items get a coating about every 3 months they remain exposed. Keep it up, it’s nice to have information shared so we all don’t have to perform the exact same tests
Great examination! Thanks for the honesty.
Thank you. Really well done video, good tests.
Great job again, thanks for the hard work
Man, great job, thanks for doing all that.
Very informative! Thanks for exposing the UV snake oils. Kudos.
Yes, the only thing these products do well is to separate you from your money!
Hats off to you on a great video. Very informative and helped me make my decision.
Very thorough and detailed explanation. Thank you for the effort!!!
Great video and details!! Thanks so much!
I've used CARPRO CQUARTZ DLUX Wheel and Trim Coat with great results. It's a ceramic coating, so it lasts a long time. It definitely doesn't seem to be as glossy as the ceramic ones you have featured here. A lot of professional detailers love this for trim, you might want to try it out too.
Great job bro. Really appreciate the work you put in. Helped me so much.
New car with lots of plastic trim. Spent last 2 weeks looking at trim protection you tube videos and most have some great product they like. Going from video to video I could not make a decision. Your video not only was clear and informative but gave me enough facts to make a decision to order a product which I will feel confident in using. Thank you so much for your time and effort in making this video.
Did you decide on sun blocker or spray paint? 🤣
I decided to just coat the plastic in horse semen
Fantastic analysis.
Second vid I've watched, and your ability to muster up above average common sense is remarkable. Subscribed. Thank you.
I just purchased a 2011 Acura MDX Sport with 45k miles. The car is like new. I would very much like to prolong the aging process and will be addressing the trim, paint, underbelly and interior. I Would appreciate any conclusion you have arrived at re preventative maintenance for any of these various surfaces.
Impressed. Thank you.
I was literally typing, “I wonder what sunblock would do on plastic trim?” And then you brought out the sunblock.😂
Best fair review I have seen ! Have to agree with you on most evaluations.
One thing I could add to your evaluation is that the lithium trim serum is 100% returnable if unhappy so there is some recourse for their high dollar product. Appreciate your efforts, keep it up!
I have used DRI-WASH N GUARD tire and trim treatment for years on tires and plastic trim, looks great for a long time. I don't know about UV protection. Use it under the hood of your vehicle and it will last months! Love the test.
You are great, keep up the good work!
Great Video as always. 👍👍
Cerakote works great, but it depends on the plastics. Typically I apply it to jeeps, since their plastics are matte, and notorious for bleaching out
Like these videos, keep em coming!
I'm very happy with the results from Penetrol. It restores oils. And you can use it as a primer for black paint. When I used both, this was the best outcome.
Nice video. This has been on my mind for quite some time now. I have an 18 year old Chevy pick up that I used the New Wipe on a few years ago. It came in a bottle with applicator, gloves etc.
Very faded front bumper. Made it look better than new. Yes, shiny at first. It lasted probably a good 3 months before it needed it again.
I’m wondering if multiple coats over a years time will help with the advertised UV protection.
Remember, they want to sell you as much of the product as you will buy.
No wonder last times i used some products, they make it more faded. Thanks man.. now i know which 1 i should buy
I haven’t tried any of the ceramic coatings and the 3 non ceramics seemed to only last a month or 2 on my plastic bumper covers. What has lasted is a combination of a heat gun and non ceramic restorer. It’s been 3 years and still looks great I only used the heat gun once and once a year I wipe on trim restorer specifically turtle wax trim restorer.
Great review. Guess I must go back to cerakote for my good truck, and others for secondary vehicles. thanks for the review.
Good test. Thanks.
Excellent Video. I thank You for your service! Keep it up! have you encountered any plastic rejuvenation products that gets the oil or plasticizer back in the plastic?
I have a 2003 Subaru Baja. The outer sides of the side mirrors had deteriorated horribly even though from time to time I had tried to keep them looking clean and attractive. I had the best results using regular Armour All. The only thing was I had to do some extensive rubbing to remove the oxidized coating on the exterior housing of each mirror. They each look brand new; I was very proud of my result.
Very interesting, thank you 👍
very skilled man, he gonna do well
Awesome video with lots of good info❤. Can you make a video of interior products too .I like to see which one is the best to use for slik shine .thanks
Great video save people a ton of money!!
Excellent review process. I’ve used the wipe new headlight restore and it last 3-5 years so I’m not surprised the WN trim restore came out ahead. One question I have about the Cerakote is did you hand buff it with micro fiber before it fully cured. Perhaps that’s why you had imperfections in the finish. I think you are supposed to . New subscriber.
Really appreciate your opinion on everything. Thanks to you, I have saved money and have a better looking vehicle from undercarriage to top end. ❤
Very good comparison.
Very well done, thank you for the work you have put into this. May I suggest asking if anyone can recommend more products then do a part 2. Personally I am suggesting to test White line Recover and Bumper Coat by P&S
Hope you turn into the project farm of the car world, I was hoping you would have a generic ceramic coating in the mix as well but I supposed they would perform just about the same (Perks of that being you can use it on paint too)
To be honest I ran out of faded trim to test on. I could have done more for sure.
I agree. This young man has helped me make purchasing decisions in a LOT of cases. His videos are invaluable.
@@RepairGeek also try plain old shoe polish….the cheap kind with a foam applicator. I’m sure it won’t last long, but probably reasonably close to some products, and a lot cheaper!
Great work on this video! You could do a second part to this video with a different set of products suggested in the comments.
As for using sun block, remember to apply 30 mins before exposure and reapply every 3 hours! Lol
I use cerakote on our 7 sprinters. I have not seen the spotting you experienced however it does leave it glossy, Which our sprinters are all black so that is actually a bonus in our application. I do want to just paint the trim black as it is a horrible quality to begin with. and a lot of white spots like stress marks from forming it seems (if you have seen when trim gets hit in an accident, same thing but just there) and this actually hides that and makes it uniform again. Admittedly I have not used anything else because the amount you get for the cheap price and the length it lasts as you proved can not be beat. Of course if I had those dots then I would certainly have an issue. How I apply it is, I do a wipe down multiple panels to get the really wet product off the wipe and to disperse it more and then i go and work it in the whole piece of trim then go back to get it more even when the wipe is kind of "dry" I use 3 to 4 per vehicle. (different wheel bases) and sprinters have A LOT of trim.
great video! been looking for something on this issue. hoping a manufacturer or someone reaches out to you with a better product. i don’t like the way ceramics look. but i hate when it rains and these other products start to streak and degrade. also didn’t even think about the fact uv could be accelerating damage of the plastic with some of the products.
Car pro pearl did wonders on my jeep wrangler fenders and still looks great months after. I just put cerakote on the untreated side this weekend. Will see how it holds up compared to the older application of car pro ceramic coating
love the detail thanx for your meticulous presentation ... I love Cerakote it lasts for me in North Central FL for over a year!!! not perfect but I love it ... just redid it this week! BTW dont tell people how to cheat to flip a car ... (heat gun) no one would want to be deceived like that, its part of our corrupt society to get over on others any way we can for $$$ .... been there done that on both sides and have a better insight now as to do unto others, etc. etc.
Thanks for a great review of those products. Do you think these apply to vinyl truck bed tonneau covers?
Used Cerakote on my Acura and Honda and results look great. Finish is good just waiting to asses durability. Nice test.
I used ceracoat u had on ur test , It actually works good on plastic , maybe it doesn't show on glass , but on plastic ceracoat really restore look and it lasts very long.
Nice work, very well done. What would you recommend for rubber seals and moldings. Been using Super Lube O-RING, is there something better? Thank you.
Like your vids, would like to see one on graphene products that claim plastic protection like TW flex wax ,etc. Thanx
I’ve always liked the Wipe New. When it first came out, they sold it in a bottle and it was a great deal. You’re right though, they don’t give you very much now, and it’s harder to find. Luckily, you typically can get an entire vehicle done with a single kit.
I'd you mess up, it's there forever. My trim has a forever drip look.
My experience with 303 is that when you start adding it to your rubber/plastic etc. from the beginning of said pieces life, it tends to keep the pieces looking better over time. It doesn't necessarily restore as much as protect over time. I have noticed that you need to apply it liberally and allow the product to soak in for a long time before wiping, or just don't wipe at all.
Good point about the ceramic coating looking shiny and not at all like factory trim. That's a non-starter for me.
Nice comparison! Some of the other car TH-camrs just use ceramic coating designed for paint (e.g., AvalonKing) on the plastics, and it would be interesting to see how that compares.
That’s correct and it works the same if even better and longer
Enjoyed the video. I'm about to ceramic coat (w/graphene) a new car and I'm on the fence about doing the trim/cladding. Does graphene help with UV resistance since it's "supposed to" displace heat and help with UV.
RG, ok I watched this vid a second time. Really appreciate your common sense approach.
Question. Would you do the test again and apply the highest UV blocker skin care product on top?
Common sense tells me that this test with an adequately worded hypothesis, would make a viral video for detailing enthusiasts.
We may be on to something here.
Phoenix Arizona Resident.
Thanks again.
MAPP gas torch did my Sprinter bumpers nice and easy swirl torch tip
Thank you SO much for exposing these "snake oil" products. I have used various "trim preservatives" for over SIX DECADES, and have never found anything that lasts more than a week on a NEW car. I have found that the sun's heat is what kills these products and plastic trim. If you have a new "daily" that sits in the sun for about 8hrs......my advice leave that NICE daily in the garage AND get yourself A BEATER for work! I did see something on TH-cam that looked impressive for RESTORING faded trim. It actually was a spray-on clear coat! Now who in their right mind is going to spray the vinyl trim on a NEW car with paint (which will probably peel off in 6mo...leaving a real clusterF**K mess)! lol
Thanks for the helpful video! I’ve recently seen a video that indicates linseed oil is very effective at restoring the plastic. Being oil, it seems like it may actually work. What do you think? There’s also a graphiene product that looked effective. Thanks
Gotta try the new ammo wipes for plastic trim !
I've gotten over a year out my Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer. I think that's because I've been using their Hybrid Ceramic Wash and Wax to maintain it.
As you said, trim black paint works wonders!
Cool video
I've been using cerakote since I had seen another review after it first come out. Never looked back
I know it is odd but brake fluid is amazing on trim including any rubber. From my testing it adds back to the plastic what is needed and the shine is like nothing else. Thanks for your work!
I wouldn't use brake fluid on any type of rubber, it may look good but it will break the rubber down over time!!
brake fluid will ruin paint
After watching endless reviews of different products, I used cerakote and it's been hanging on for over 2 years. There are some bits that wore off now though.
I had the same problem with bubbling but only on parts that weren't perfectly clean. I also left some streaks on some spots when the towelette became kind of unraveled.
303 Protectant looks fantastic on the interior, but you have to reapply every couple of weeks.
Best option for plastic is boiled linseed oil. I had grey plastic all over my Freelander, wiping with linseed, not only feeds the plastic, it lasts, 4 months to date, it's cheap and so easy to reapply if you need to.
I have been seriously considering boiled linseed oil. Do you know how well it stands up to winter conditions? And have you ever tried it on your tires and the wheel wells?
I was just considering mineral oil or olive oil and then cover it with sun block the highest they make, What do you think?
I think your on to something. My Dad used it to maintain hiscollection and use of shotguns. It kept them looking dressed and fresh looking. Smelled good too. Had a rag saturated from use he just kept in the gun room used it over and over again.
I’ve always had great luck with Forever Black on very faded plastic. It’s a black dye and not just a dressing. Once that’s dry or if plastic isn’t too bad I use Black Again with is a dressing but lasts a while.
So I might try some sun block with lanolin on my exterior trim.
I wonder if any sunblock suntan lotions would do a decent job? That would be interesting to test. With the UV ratings as high as they are, it might be worth a shot!
I get a lot of spray sun screens left on my charter boat via customers. I've used spray sunscreens. And it seems to work for a while.....LOL.
Project Farm Jr. Lets go!
I see you tried Lithium Trim Serum but you should try their Trim Cubes, it will be a game changer for this type of test. Mine is going on 15 months since I applied it and am really happy on how it is performing.
2:34.. the oil is plasticizer...
My wife and I were researching some of these for her trim a few months ago...
I ended up preferring the Back to Black from Mothers... she went with Car Guys Professional Trim Restorer ....we are both satisfied with our choices
Yeah I use Mothers also. It's ok on my 01 ram in Georgia. I will try the Car GUys stuff for the heck of it.
Sunscreen lotion seems like a good choice.😊
I’d like to know your opinion on headlight restorers. Which one you like best.
I have used Cerakote and Lithium Trim restorer, disappointed with results with both. Hopefully you will test other products, even homemade, to get some results.
How do you feel about the 10oz spray can of wipe new vs the wipes?
Hi repair geek. I saw one of your videos on rust an I wanted to see if rust kutter will beat krude kutter must for rust? side by side comparison thanks .
If you could do the UVR test on a lot more trim products that would be so helpful. It would be a quick way to eliminate anything that would be reducing the plastic UVR and then go on to the actual review of longevity and appearance.
I opted for the Cerekote primarily because I wanted to restore the dark gray plastic on my 2016 Nissan Frontier. While it does have some sheen to it, that is a better option than putting a black coat of anything else on the gray plastic. I also did a touch up on the door handles and the trim around the lock on the tail gait. The Cerekote has endured two automatic carwashes, one manual wash, a heavy rain, and more than a hundred miles of dirt and gravel roads over the past few weeks. The finish looks just as good as it did six weeks ago when I first applied it.
Is the Cerokote still holding up ? I’m thinking about applying it to my Nissan rogue trim
I’ve used Cerakote on a 2004 Silverado. Fantastic results. I bought the truck used and thought the lower front valance was gray. After Cerakote, it’s actually black. Great product and easily found at Wal Mart. Mine still looks OE black with about 80% of the initial gloss after 3 months of 100 plus degree south Texas sun and gravel roads.
@@lulop022882 thank you
I used Cerekote works good . Have a little spot on side mirror . It’s been there for over a year . .. just be careful with the stuff.
I'm gonna try the heat gun followed up by applying sunscreen to the front , black, air dam on my challenger. Hope this goes well....
Man, heart broken over 303 being so bad. I always used it on my interior plastics. Kinda like the ceramic coat after it ages a bit
Question: Could you apply the Car Guys Plastic Restorer to exterior pieces, then a sunblock?
There’s someone I know in a car community forum who used basically a bath to soak the trim in for a up to a month to get it to oem new.
The dressing type products never worked for me except on one occasion. This was on a car that was kept indoors, seldom see any rain and only gets driven once a month. The product was applied in 2015 and it still holds the color today (2024). Of course the car was driven and has seen rain a few times during the 9 years. My hypothesis is that the product had more time to soak into the plastic before it was exposed to the light and rain, or the plastic compound on this car (1989) is different from the other newer cars I have.
What about testing Mother's Back to Black or Maguire's Fade to Black? I have a 2002 mid size pickup with the plastic fender cover's and these products worked well for years until they didn't...lol I live in AZ and didn't apply it regularly. By the time I started to, I think it was too late. Like I said it worked until it didn't. The last few years have been harder and harder to keep them black for any amount of time. I did go to Chemical guys tire and trim, Not the gel that was shown in this video. It did bring back the color the first few times I used it. Now I am back to the faded tiger stripes I had before. Very frustrating. Happy I didn't try the heat gun treatment before seeing this video.
Let me ask this... So in actuality a automotive grade clear coat in a can is the best restored finish for UV, appearance and longevity? "taking into account a spray can is all you need to apply the coating" Instead of a wipe on, taping off and spraying a restorative finish once every couple of yrs, in your opinion is the best option in practice?
Thanks for all your hard work doing these videos...
Repair Geek: Could you please do this test with the new Turtle Wax HYBRID SOLUTIONS GRAPHENE ACRYLIC TRIM RESTORER? Thanks!
GYEON Can coat, amazing product. Goes along way.
It would be interesting to clear coat two of those sheets with 2K and regular rattle can clear and see the uv protection difference.
That settles it - Banana Boat Bahamas tanning lotion on my trim!!
This one's a real eye-opener, esp. the light testing which shows despite the claims, none really offer much "UV protection". As for 303 I'm also a longtime user of the stuff...mostly owing to having a gallon bottle which has lasted me a long long time as a DIYer. That said it's great for interior stuff but exterior it's a total waste of time. It's not really a secret it doesn't hold up to the elements...at all. If you use it outside the vehicle it will basically look good for that day...and even then that's only if it didn't rain that day!
On the ceramics the "Followin" stuff was far more shiny looking when applied as compared to the others. But as noted the "after" results show it quickly came down in glossiness and was better looking...to my eyes...after 1wk, *and* the rest of the test, compared to the Cerakote. While it's subjectively put in "last" in the ceramics category, just visually it seems to be the best, to me. Not too glossy (short time after initial application) and lasts a long time.
Would you say Chemical Guys VRP for all intensive purposes is the same as this Chemicak Guys ptoduct?