How to restore faded car plastics and trim

How to restore faded car plastics and trim - Solution finish review

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@aarongrantthebulk 2 жыл бұрын

Based on an interview with the owner of the solution finish, he said the the greying of plastic is oxidation (which we probably all know), but one thing that surprised me was when he said silicone as it breaks down acts as an oxidiser, and that happens in as short a time as just a couple days. This is why many of the older style dressings needed reapplication every week. I still bought some Perl based on your videos though :)

@MagnumOpusSRT 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great product. Lasts a long time and has no greasy residue. I love the low gloss finish. Best used on textured black plastic.

@gspam154 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you. I find Solution Finish as by far the best "restore" product on the market, so only break it out for severely faded plastics. I think the instructions used to tell you to coat it. I spray Meguiar's Plastic & Vinyl D4510 after Solution Finish drys. I scrub the top coat of the faded plastic with an IPA wipe, and then apply Solution Finish. Let it dry and then cover with the D4510. Last for months and I just maintain the trim with whatever dressing I"m using after that.

@inxs13 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought the large bottle for just under $40 US. Tried it out on a vehicles trim we had up for sale & I was amazed by the results. It will be on ours as needed from now on. Great product in my world 🤘🏼

@davepuffett8608 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, good fair and honest review, however Perl is my go to trim product that seems to last a reasonable amount of time and is quite flexible to what I use it on. I think due the top up aspect of several of go to products Perl offers me far better value and large quantity to spread my sensible limited budget. (I haven't got the deep pockets I once had these days) Tiny bottled products for me never seem to last long (being a guy! Applying with a little nano knat approach) makes me feel that I'm being over charged and not getting value! Great video Jon, thanks 😊👍

@vwdavy613 6 жыл бұрын

Dave Puffett I wonder how f Perl would be a good sealant to add on top of solution finish a day or two after original application?

@jnrmrtn 6 жыл бұрын

Love that E46 M3.

@RaphaelYC 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the upload, im about to help a friend to restore the trim on his car

@TerrificFlow 7 жыл бұрын

I see you changed your format regarding reviewing product or brand... You do a much detailed and further study on one specific product, whereas in the past i felt that you were talking about one brand, and only giving a quick glimpse at each product. I really enjoy that type of video, really getting an idea of the product, and moreover your point of view on it. It is appreciated Jon. Just so you know there is someone noticing ;)

@BrianW1612 7 жыл бұрын

I love Solution Finish myself jon and find topping a single coat with a coating type dressing really boosts durability. Dlux would be ideal over the top and should get you closer to the 6 month mark.

@averagedetailer9908 6 жыл бұрын

15 quid for a hobbit sized bottle. Love it.

@vevolander 4 жыл бұрын

its precious yes

@tomz1220 4 жыл бұрын

I have good results coming back after everything is all dry with a spray sealant. The last time I put Turtlewax Seal and Shine over everything for added durability. It really makes a difference in longevity.

@zaink7037 7 жыл бұрын

This may be the solution for my fiestas door strips as they are faded and my simoniz back to black doesn't help. Am thinking of getting the door strips sprayed colour coded but in the meantime this will keep it looking nice. May try out the carpro perl first as I like products which last a while

@gadgetboy38 7 жыл бұрын

Hi what are your opinions on this compared to Gtechniq-C4 ?

@MultiTerpen 7 жыл бұрын

Owatrol Polytrol is the best plastic restorer especially for the price Also works great on tire and rubber! Also cheap.

@nickp6860 7 жыл бұрын

What do you think about topping solution finish with the pearl. Restore topped with protection

@martin05916 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon. Love your videos but I came back to this one recently as I've been reading a lot about PERL water spotting. You should redo this test of PERL vs SF by first cleaning the trim piece thoroughly, degreasing using a magic eraser sponge and APC, and then wiping down thoroughly with a panel wipe. I've been told by CarPro themselves that PERL will only bond properly to plastic when diluted 1:3 with water. Apparently using it neat on plastic is a mistake. CarPro also said if the product spots with water it's because the surface underneath is oily so PERL won't bond 100%. Maybe the same goes for Solution Finish. A retest would be great to see. Thanks.

@ForensicDetailing 6 жыл бұрын

actually ill just test it out and see is best ;)

@johndibiase882 4 жыл бұрын

good job

@AZguy2024 4 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a cleaner for the trim before applying Solution finish and where to get it from ?

@genysmenrunner1677 6 жыл бұрын

Have you used ultima tire & trim guard? How long it last? If my car is new but I want to give a deeper rich look, I can use the solution finish?

@TexcorProductions 7 жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the Koch Chemie Plast Star silicone free? I noticed on other KZfaq videos that the beading of PERL is very poor. Can you second that?

@DavidC1 5 жыл бұрын

i use water based tire dressings on an as needed basis

@kevinpicur7739 7 ай бұрын

It is good on bumpers thay were painted already with black paint? Or its good only on paint free plastic?

@btd1993 5 жыл бұрын

How much 'bumpers' can you do with the 30ml bottle?

@tawidave7092 7 жыл бұрын

I like your tee-shirt 😉. Go the All Blacks!

@kenlawton1531 7 жыл бұрын

Tawi Dave Booo! 😂

@paulp6386 7 жыл бұрын

If you think you get stung on price...Move to Australia : ) Think of a number double it then add GST (VAT) then you are close to our prices.

@ForensicDetailing 7 жыл бұрын

yer but you have sunshine lager and barbacues to compensate!

@paulp6386 7 жыл бұрын

True, I can't complain. It was 24c and sunny here yesterday in Sydney. Middle of winter too : )

@stevemadden8506 7 жыл бұрын

Another great review ..first UK one I've ever seen.Great stuff ..It is a horses for courses type thing product imo. I wouldn't compare it with other Trim treatments. suits certain jobs as you know all plastics are different. found it can be topped with other usual dressings fairly well . I agree on the price .Messy stuff though .. kicked my last bottle over a driveway !! Thanks for the great Vids !!

@TheDylchdi 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your channel good work. I'm looking for a product to work on rubber trim I have a 2015 focus and already has white dots on like stained water marks, do you have any suggestions on what would do a good restore? Keep up the good work and hope you release a CD soon

@ForensicDetailing 6 жыл бұрын

yo rocky.. 2 good dressings car pro perl or Adams VRT... clean the rubber down start with a just a normal degreaser cleaner product.. adams rubber cleaner is nice.. if they does not strip the water marks try a dedicated water spot remover like optimum MDR or carpro...

@philipbaio2237 2 жыл бұрын

OK which one is the best of all of them let me know and I don’t care about price

@flyingv7747 7 жыл бұрын

I just started using this based on another recommendation. Works well but will definitely stain bare hands, best to use gloves (used it last night, got lazy, looking now at slightly black fingertips as I type this). True assessment on the longevity and second application. What I like best is the absolute "blackness" it provides, especially on the plastic trim. First use I let it sit for awhile before wiping excess/polishing. As you perfect your technique and especially when doing follow-up coats it becomes easier to use in my experience. I find using a cut up natural sponge works well and distributes or releases better than microfiber, resulting in the product going further. You can also custom cut shapes to fit tight or small areas. I usually do a wedge cut and a small rectangle block. These shapes cover most everything. For ribbed cowling/windshield apron, I use a dedicated small bore-bristle or horsehair detail brush. It really speeds things up when applying here. Great riffing at the intro. Come visit Southern CA....lots of sun and great music venues everywhere. We'll put you on a surfboard at HB pier or Newport jetties....if you don't mind our recent increase in Great Whites......just saying.

@ForensicDetailing 7 жыл бұрын

I really wanna do a like a road trip in the USA and hit up some of the Man V food challenges along the way! Ill reckon Ill be plump enough to make great shark bait by the time I hit the west coast ;) whats your company called chris?

@flyingv7747 7 жыл бұрын

No company, just a weekend warrior. I think you would have a blast, lots of good people here, you would fit right in.

@LLLLuuuuKKKeeee 7 жыл бұрын

Would like to know your opinion on solution finish vs carpro quartz dlux. Dlux acts more of a coating, compared to solution finish which seems to be a more penetrating restorer. I've used dlux on my car which lives outside, and I'm impressed. Wiper shroud is black as ever after 6+ months, but then my exhaust shrouds have diminished a fair amount - not sure why.

@951Jah 7 жыл бұрын

For your exhaust, you may need a coating with a higher temperature rating. I'm not sure what Dlux is rated at but it likely won't stand up to the heat of an exhaust for too long

@LLLLuuuuKKKeeee 7 жыл бұрын

My exhaust shrouds are fairly large, some parts are far away from the exhaust tips. I doubt those areas would heat up much at all. Since dlux is a also a rim coating I would imagine the heat rating should be very good

@Audittr2108 7 жыл бұрын

If I'm not using a traditional trim dressing like Perl, I would get Gtechniq C4. Lasts a year at least.

@dejedejsson 7 жыл бұрын

C1, C4 and C5 are all the same product just different labels , so if you have one off them you don´t need to buy the others.

@scottpaterson5105 6 жыл бұрын

Do you think perl can be topped with reload for example?

@ForensicDetailing 6 жыл бұрын

hey scott almost certainly no mate. reload I think as well as silica will be a water base siloxane and it will need a nice clean surface to bond to.

@badermubaslat4977 7 жыл бұрын

Perl for the average detail. Gtechniq C4 Trim restorer for those all-out details.

@lsgemini7686 5 жыл бұрын

How do you feel this would work on heavily faded rubber window trims

@ForensicDetailing 5 жыл бұрын

no reason why this wouldnt work as long as it can penetrate.

@jpjp3873 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Jon. Amazon has a solution finish 12oz./1oz. Combo with applicator I believe for $39.79. I think I'll give it a try when my opti-bond runs out.

@yeldaRooBTKAM 2 жыл бұрын

Jon. Ive used Carpro perl. You recommended it to me and it good but if it rains onto this product its spots up. Is Solution Finish really a superior product to the CarPro PERL as far as spotting after a rain fall?

@ForensicDetailing 2 жыл бұрын

Solution finish is more a pigmented heavy duty color restorer. Perl is a dressing.

@yeldaRooBTKAM 2 жыл бұрын

@@ForensicDetailing Thanks Jon. I will give it a go. 👍

@IMon503 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Just bought a year old golf gti and the front plastic trim has, what looks like, water or chemical marks on the plastic lower grill and the surround to the lower fog lamps. I have tried auto finesse revive and apc cleaner, however the marks are still there. Was looking for advice and possible products to use. Thanks

@ForensicDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

its impossible to say without seeing it Iain.. It could be like a white film of chemical etching you get from using like cautic cleaners or harsh acids.. sometimes its a bugger to fix. you have tried washing it with APC etc.. no joy.. next try a water spot remover.. if you dont have one test using some vinegar or lemon juice, just to see if it improves it, if it does you could buy like gyeon water spot. but I suspect it wont improve it. If its pourous plastic trim, theres not much more you can do. You can try and pack it with solution finish and mask it. Ive actually seen a lot of people have to replace trim because of this problem. Hope this helps Im just guessing because I cant see it.

@IMon503 4 жыл бұрын

@@ForensicDetailing hi, thanks for the reply. Tried apc, distilled vinegar. Auto finesse revive partially masked it. There is no etching the surface is still smooth. Not sure whether to use back to black, g technic trim restorer or similar to mask it or try a heat gun on it. Thoughts please?

@ForensicDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

@@IMon503 is it a smooth gloss finish piece of plastic? is it clearcoated? If its a smooth gloss finish you can use a fine polish on it for sure (machine polish it basically). If its textured pourous plastic I would try solution finish if its black plastic.

@i.b.l.b5627 4 жыл бұрын

Once restored, it should be protected, After a few days you should dress it. should last much longer.

@Stickymicky25 7 жыл бұрын

CarPro PERL is a great product and I have looked at the solution finish... but when I already have CarPro DLUX which i have seen last over 12months on plastics... why would you need anything else? The price is also very good!...

@ForensicDetailing 7 жыл бұрын

could be long response, that would delve into the general benefits of use of ceramics.. main reason why joe public wouldnt use a ceramic on trim is they would see a tiny bottle and a bigger price tag, and a product with a lower shelf life.. the product requires perhaps some understanding of the nature of ceramics and what its giving you and perhaps a slightley more careful prep and application. can be awkward applying to scuttle pieces as well (harder to access some parts of it below the wiper blades and in the recesses).. simply put 99% of joe public are scared off.. a traditional silicone based product can be loaded into a morter tube and launched at the car, the explosion on impact would cover most of the vinyl rubber and plastic and the rest could be wiped off with bog roll! (its easy to sling on basically)

@Stickymicky25 7 жыл бұрын

Forensic Detailing Channel agreed, but I think these type of products are only ever going to be bought by detailers, weekend warriors and enthusiasts... no Halfords going car washer will never buy these type of products...

@raymondtuckerjr1886 4 жыл бұрын

What's a quid?

@delukxy 4 жыл бұрын

£1 - 1GBP

@simonrichardson9121 4 жыл бұрын

I've used car pro pearl but I'm finding it not very good. It tends to not last Very long or runs onto the paint work. I've tried using it neat or one to one but still no joy. I'll try this and see how it goes. Any others would be great. Thanks.

@ForensicDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

dont use it beyond its concentration. If your using it in interiors go 5:1 spray it into a microfiber applicator and spread it all over the dash etc.. never spray it onto the surface. On tyres spray it into your brush and totally cover the wheel in loads of product and leave it there for 30 minutes then remove excess. It has incredible durability. the biggest risk is using too much and getting spotting. if its running your spraying it onto a surface.. spray into the applicator.

@simonrichardson9121 4 жыл бұрын

I've only used it on the exterior. But I've used it neat and 1.1 but it still runs onto the paint work. The little bottle one does looks a better choice maybe?

@ForensicDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonrichardson9121 spray it into a brush or microfiber applicator, it should just be wetting the surface thats it.. if you have product running you are using way way too much mate ill try and demo it at some point.

@simonrichardson9121 4 жыл бұрын

@@ForensicDetailing Cheers I've used it with a microfiber pad but no luck. I'll see your video and see where I am going wrong.

@dnbadamwalker 7 жыл бұрын

Like the intro

@5jjt 5 жыл бұрын

Can Solution Finish be coated over well?

@christopherweir9419 4 жыл бұрын

Justin yes. You can top over SF once it is cured.

@AZguy2024 4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherweir9419 topped over with anything in particular ?

@christopherweir9419 4 жыл бұрын

@@AZguy2024 once cured you could coat it with any trim coating like CarPro DLUX. I topped one client's with a spray sealant when I did the body of the car once it was dried and that worked fine.

@doubletee5250 7 жыл бұрын

Personally, I have yet yo find anything to beat GTechniq C4.

@martin05916 6 жыл бұрын

C4 is good but I've come across badly faded trim it won't do anything to. I bet SF would bring even those back to black then top it with C4 after it's fully cured.

@tomgreen3284 3 жыл бұрын

@@martin05916 same I have faded grey trim and C4 dosent do it.

@martin05916 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomgreen3284 clean thoroughly and even scuff lightly with a magic eraser sponge then apply Solution Finish. Wait 24 hours then top with C4.

@tomgreen3284 3 жыл бұрын

@@martin05916 will be trying this next . Thanks. Since solution finish can be used on rubber . Can the C4 be used on rubber too?

@martin05916 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomgreen3284 not much experience with c4 on rubber but I would lean towards using something specifically designed for rubber as it's obviously very flexible