TRIM RESTORATION PRODUCTS - 25 WAY TEST - UPDATE 20 - 1.5 YEARS! - FINAL UPDATE - WHO WINS???

....and the WINNER IS.....
Google Docs Spreadsheet with failure times:
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ALL TRIM TESTS Failure Times:
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Paypal.me/ScottHDYT
Venmo.com/ScottHDYT
THE PRODUCTS USED IN THIS TEST - GET THEM HERE:
Milwaukee Heat Gun: amzn.to/3262zqd
Torch Method: amzn.to/3hae5XX
Kiwi Shoe Dye: amzn.to/3l0ICtB
Turtle Wax Trim Restorer: amzn.to/2EfZNGK
Mothers Back to Black
amzn.to/3g49PYQ (regular version)
amzn.to/34bmree (aerosol version)
Meguiars Ultimate Black: amzn.to/3gefKum
Armor All Outlast amzn.to/34bGrh1
Mothers CMX amzn.to/319p0f7
Forever Black amzn.to/3kZtPzm
Carpro Perl amzn.to/2YexO1e
Adam New Black Trim amzn.to/3aEqAJa
CarGuys Plastic Restorer amzn.to/2EcUWpZ
Wipe New amzn.to/32340pz
Shine Armor amzn.to/3iUHuG9
Cerakote amzn.to/317Out5
That Black Stuff amzn.to/3l0Jezp
TriNova amzn.to/2E5zSSr
The Last Coat CeraTrim amzn.to/2DgQvu6
BlackWow Original amzn.to/327ESOe
Shine Supply Trim Paint
(on their website)
Malco Epic Revive Nu amzn.to/3kYg6Jm
Solution Finish amzn.to/3kZum4k
NanoCoatex Regen (on their website)
Blackwow Pro
amzn.to/34er9Ii (it’s the 1oz bottle only on Amazon)
Products Used in the normal washing process:
CG honeydew Snow foam: amzn.to/2TdjJOu
Foam Cannon we use: amzn.to/2v6e5Wr
If you don't have a pressure washer, use this one: amzn.to/3a2ytq8
Water De-ionizer: amzn.to/3a6A3XQ
Forced Air Dryer: amzn.to/2PpDaCy
Electric Pressure washer: amzn.to/3a3RYOX
MTM Hydro pressure washer nozzle: amzn.to/2w1jX3c
MTM Hydro pressure washer lance: amzn.to/2SXeJOO
Equipment:
Webcam used on occasion: amzn.to/33jdXRN
Microphone setup: amzn.to/33jH1ZI
Carbon Fiber Tripod: amzn.to/30ZTIas
Sony AX53 4K Camera: amzn.to/3fPZ4uQ
Milspec Prolock Cords: amzn.to/3mm8d0y
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#LongevityTest
#TrimRestorers

[@davidsmith6308]

It’s amazing that you can put a $20 product on and last this long the car detailing industry are producing some great products thanks for the video Scott love watching your channel

[@ScottHD]

I 100% agree. Competition results in excellent products. And I love the fact that there isn't just one or two that stand out too!

[@wabio]

This is the best video for plastic trim products hands down.

[@ScottHD]

Thank you!

[@cs1992]

Cerakote....easy to apply and reasonably priced. Just used it for the first time and am hoping it lasts.

[@keeper1855]

Brilliant.Thanks !You are awesome!

[@alterglobo]

This is invaluable. I am sorry for your loss and your personal events.

[@Sleepy731]

Ive been using solution finish for a few years now. Excellent product. A little bit goes a long way. That stuff just never runs out and lasts forever. Glad it did well in your tests.

[@bbdetailing9123]

Thanks Scott. I appreciate the work you out into these

[@ScottHD]

You're welcome!

[@seamuslily]

THANK YOU so very much for doing these tests Scott

[@DrSiech]

All the years, I always bought the wrong products! Thanks for your work 👌

[@wyaldkingdom]

Thank you! Great job as always. Really appreciate you keeping up with these over time. I know it can be a pain in the butt.

[@tjqmaster]

I've always noticed the DIFFERENCE in the original Wipe-New product. It seems to chemically react with the plastic and mixing with the plastic to create a protective layer. ALL of the other products seem to be dressings(whether they dry to the touch or not) that cover your plastic with oils, ceramics, etc...

[@wheelstandr]

Just the quality video I was looking for! No, even better!

[@Darkcruzer23]

thank you for your work! i hope more people view and appreciate this. its well deserved

[@richsmith3120]

The new Lithium cube trim restorer.

[@ExOmRa]

Thanks for your work.

[@xx67]

Has anyone used the clear winner Shine Supply Trim Paint? I'm about to use it on my Jeep. But can't find any info on how to remove it from your cars paint. One review in their site says it oeels right off if car paint if it dries. But no instructions tell you anything about this. I would prefer not to tape off the entire trim. And why is no one discussing the CLEAR winner here?!!!! And why was it never used in his subsequent trsts or anyone elses for that matter? Doing trim is a tedious process. I would prefer a product like this that does not require an additional application every two weeks.

[@roymurray2516]

Hi I'm about to order some it was clear winner I don't no what the guy was talking about I think he needs glasses take your time putting it on it wipes right off its water Bass.

[@j.k.7807]

Thanks Scott, you have given me a lot to think about here 👍

[@00DUCK]

Fantastic video! I wish these videos had been around years ago before I wasted so much money on products that wash off or don't last. Thanks again for all you do, very helpful! just started using the Malco Epic revive Nu since watching this video. So far I'm loving it. Haven't washed or had rainy weather yet since application but the application went well and you can see a huge improvement in the finish.

[@cync9591]

awesome test brother! fantastic resource!

[@blurglide]

Try penetrol next. It's a paint additive but will blacken trim (and flat black paint) for a LONG time

[@ScottHD]

I'll check that out! Thank you

[@mchavezco]

Amazing, thanks!!

[@joshbrown5756]

I bought some trim restorer at least 7 years ago and it still looks great. Sadly, I cannot remember what it was 😢

[@marambula]

great test. clear and helpful results, great graphs. 10/10

[@prophinishnyc31]

Nice, will try Malco Epic once I’m done with a bottle of Solution finish

[@unknownriderinbound]

Thanks again for an awesome test!

[@LTV999]

Next you should do a test on rubber trim

[@ScottHD]

Great idea!

[@SeoulDrive-s3n]

Hope can apply Vaseline on trim next time. It works good for me. Not sure long term.

[@michaelkraus4135]

A old DETAILER told me yr's ago if you have NEW CAR USE PURE GLYCIRIN on ALL THE RUBBER.

[@jackdale9249]

is this black shoe polish ?> or kiwi black leather dye ?

[@stephenwhite5444]

I like Wipe New performance except it's very expensive since it comes in those wipes/pads so if you are going around a car and have 3 feet of trim left, you have to waste a whole wipe. I prefer a bottled method. I've been using Solution Finish then spraying a sealant over it. I might switch to that Black Stuff and Shine Supply dye though, it looks to be doing better.

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Cerakote works really good. I've used it on metal and other materials and it works wonders on faded paint as well as plastic.

[@DetailingBreakdown]

Try Feynlab Plastic Black.

[@ScottHD]

I'll add it to the list!

[@MyFuriousGeorge]

Do you think these winners would work well in the engine bay of a vehicle? Ie on hoses, preventing from drying out?

[@vysakhharitharsion3474]

why is Owatrol Polytrol is not tested?

[@justinrounds517]

Do you have any videos on restoration products for convertible soft tops?

[@ScottHD]

I don't but I can work on something!

[@consistentfx1775]

Would it be possible to use a trim restore product and then coat over it with ceramic ?

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

NoT very fond of some chintzy overpriced wipes. 😠🧻. I’d love a showdown between Malco Revive Nu and Owatrol Polytrol.

[@BP-wv2xq]

I cannot admire you’re dedication enough. I hope you’re being comensales and recognized for your efforts. I haven’t viewed all of your videos yet, as a first time car owner, but I will certainly be finishing them up. I love how other commentators also point out how much they appreciate your dedication.

[@carlhunsicker9585]

Ceracote for me, best bang for the buck. Thanks for your service 🙂

[@tomfromtacomas7249]

I’ve been using Wipe new and Ceracote for a number of years. I Get between one 1/2 to two years of durability on vehicles that sit outside you’re around. Thanks as always Scott for your great testing!

[@ScottHD]

You're welcome. Glad to see you're getting similar results!

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Cerakote FTW

[@ScratchyBaws]

I've been using Cherry Blossom black shoe dye since i was a kid to paint almost anything black using a good brush or sponge evenly and never had streaking like your application. Painted white football boots and all sorts, so good to see your $3 Kiwi shoe dye pretty much blew every expensive product out of the water here.

[@dknights6414]

Had cerakote on my moms car in desert heat, dusty, no snow, gets up to 115°, anyway it’s been over a year and still looks like the day I put it on, excited to see if it lives longer Honda CRV trim

[@LBCAndrew]

I'm confused, you put the gasoline on the panel and brushed it in, then covered the exact area where you did the brushing with the cardboard sign.

[@Marcus007]

Scott from what you can see is Shine Supply Trim Paint dying the plastic or is it sitting on top like a paint? I ask because if its a dye (like That Black Stuff) then it seems like you could add coats as it weakens without changing the plastics' texture but if it's a paint the layers would build up and cover the plastics' texture. Thanks!

[@mofosoto]

I bought Wipe New thanks to you and it's still looking the same after almost a year now. It also worked miracles on rubber parts and seals. Trying to tell my neighbors about it after they bragged about their Back to Black, and now their black trim looks like it's 20 year old untreated gray crap. I tried telling them again but they just keep telling me, "oh, I use Back to Black". In my head I'm just like, "Did you hear me though? I put this stuff on the same time you did and mine still looks new and I'm literally staring at your faded trim right in front of my face". smh I wonder how Wipe New would fare on tires..

[@ScottHD]

Outstanding! I may give wipe new a try on tires and report back

[@calebruss]

​@@ScottHD Hi Scott, wondering if Malco Epic Revive Nu would work on tires... and so very appreciative for your testing videos - extremely informative and makes decision making easier with less money wasted on products that may not work as well.

[@LBCAndrew]

There were a lot of "reliable" youtubers who recommended "Back to Black" a number of years ago and I'm one of many people who got screwed like your neighbor.

[@ScottHD]

@@LBCAndrew I laughed when I took my wife's Toyota to the dealership for a warranty issue and while I was waiting I saw they were selling "back to black" in the service area!

[@JayyBird93]

Gonna give Malco a try! Thanks for these great videos!!

[@hfarms5779]

Thank you for the extensive test. In hot climates, the trim takes a beating so it's a never-ending maintenance.

[@micd9256]

Malco for me. I've had Cerakote applications go wrong and there is no fixing it. You can make it slightly better, but it's never as good as you'd want. Malco is easy to apply, easy to even out, and easy to maintain. Every time.

[@ScottHD]

I have heard a few say that. If it gets on anything other than trim, it can be a headache to fix/remove

[@micd9256]

@@ScottHD I use Megs heavy duty vinyl cleaner then Megs APC to clean and prep plastic trim. I had so e rear bumper that Cerakote looked terrible on and I could never fix it. So I cleaned it again and applied Malco and it almost evened it out. Decided then that the risk with Cerakote was too great. Malco and solution finish should address 99% of trim issues you run into.

[@Marcus007]

@@micd9256 I've had good results with That Black Stuff used with Malco. Apply That Black Stuff first. If you want a matt finish (like on weather stripping) apply Malco the next day but I achieved a gloss finish by applying Malco 10 mins after TBS. I only used dawn soap and a 35% isopropyl alcohol solution for the prep. TBS works great to cover up ground in dirt on black WeatherTech mats that scrubbing and soap won't clean. Of course, test a small spot first to make sure you'll get the same results.

[@gregmurrow3509]

Without going through all the comments to see if it came up, can you tell us which is the best, with a MATTE finish? Many don’t like shiny, like cerakote. Thanks!

[@gregmurrow3509]

Might be something to add to your spreadsheet. Thanks for the amazing video!

[@kwerner]

Thanks for the effort you put into this series. Going to order some Malco Epic Revive. 👍

[@antonc108]

any chinese version test?

[@ScottHD]

For trim products only? I don't have one but I suppose I could do one. The Chinese only coatings update should be coming in a few days

[@nicosilva4750]

Thanks so much for this very long test! It is so helpful.

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Impressive performance by Malco

[@fume5671]

This is a great video..turtle wax come out with Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Graphene Acrylic Trim Restorer..wonder how that will do since it’s a cheaper priced item at like 13 bucks and it might be able to beat the black stuff at almost half the price..

[@blazzing4321]

Thanks. I decided to go with the wipe new

[@trailerwookie]

I really like Lithium Auto Care's new product called Graphene Trim Cubes. It smells and works like the Like New product, but it comes in sponge cubes which make it easier to get into tight places. You can also lightly buff it immediately after application to get rid of any streaks. They guarantee it for 250 washes.

[@chrome3720]

Try 303 aerospace protectant

[@jeffjohanson3830]

Son used this in his mobile detailing business. Wish it had been tested.

[@LBCAndrew]

$10 worth of gasoline? Pfftt. out here in Commiefornia i would have had to get a reverse mortgage to pay for that much spilled gas.