Really enjoyed your video and it helped me to restore all the plastic on my 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Even though the solution can easily be wiped off the paint, I strongly recommend taping off wherever practical. It's much easier (particularly on something big like bumpers) to tape the painted surface than to constantly be wiping off the paint. Thanks for your well-done video.
I haven’t been back to this particular car, but I haven’t received any complaints from the customer. In my years of using this stuff I’ve never had any issues. Even with UV exposure you should get about a year. Around the year mark or just before you’ll probably see some fading, it won’t be as black, but it should still look decent. Of course results can vary based on the different kinds of plastic from car to car, the amount of sun exposure, how clean it’s kept and especially the preparation.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing agree. The preparation part is perhaps the most critical. Can’t be too clean.. the cleaner (totally degreased) the better I guess. Thanks for the reply
Thanks!! You can but but I would let it cure for about 24 hours. Solution Finish has some protection in it so it’s not totally necessary, but yes, you can.
No absolutely not. You let us dwell for about 15 minutes, let the plastic absorb it completely. Then wipe it down with a clean dry cloth. It needs to stay dry for 24 hours to fully cure.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing for example if i have black car but has white scratches from someone scraping the bumper when they are parking, can i use this to cover that scratches up. Kind of like touch up paint type of fix
@@ottomanbeatsofficial no it’s not meant to be used like that. You’ll need to remove the white transfer paint first, then use solution finish. If it’s a place plastic bumper, you can use goo gone, it’s safe for porous black plastic. If it’s a painted bumper, meaning it’s painted just like the body of the car, then goof off would work better, and it’s safe for painted/clear coated surfaces, but DO NOT use goof off on black plastic bumpers or trim!
@@ottomanbeatsofficial you can try Goof off first to remove any paint transfer. Then buff the area with some compound and a DA buffer. If the scratching is very deep then yes you’ll need a body shop.
Any product or best way to kind of mask, hide or make not so visible a couple of small light scratches on new matte black plastic car trim? The scratches are on the inside side of my right side mirror. The scratches appear as small white lines when in sunlight. Can't see then much when in shade. The car has only 800 miles and I have to look at the scratches every time I look out the side mirror. Painful on a brand new car. If they were somewhere else it wouldn't be as annoying. Not sure how it happened. I wash the car by hand. I was hoping it was just dirt but it's not. Doesn't wipe off. I didn't find any rocks or glass stuck in my sponges or wash mitt but buying new ones anyways. Not worth replacing the mirror. Just want to make it less noticeable. Would any of the typical back to black products help on new black matte trim or just make it worse?
It’s hard to say without seeing it in person. But I’d say examine the damage closely to determine if it’s an actual scratch that’s below the surface of the plastic, or if it’s a little paint transfer from something brushing up against it. If it’s paint transfer try some goo gone. DO NOT USE GOOF OFF! Good gone is safe for plastic trim though. If it’s an actual scratch there’s no way to totally fix damaged plastic outside of replacing it unfortunately. To hide the damage, all trim restoration products are definitely not created equal. Most are short term at best. Your best bet is think is to use Solution Finish, let it cure for at least 24 hours, then top it with Carpro DLUX. Solution finish makes there own topper now too, but I don’t remember the name. Google it and you’ll find it. But that should hide the scratches for at least a year or two to the best that they can be hidden I’d say.
@@ernestl709 well it depends on how long you want it to last and again, how much plastic is on the vehicle. Are you asking as a business owner or as someone looking to hire us?
@@ernestl709 well consider the cost of the ceramic trim coating, and how much you charge an hour for that service, and how long it takes, or the minimum you want to make per hour/labor, and add the two together. I would suggest adding 20% to that final number to account for things unexpected. I personally offer a 2-3 year trim coating, but if someone wants something cheaper I offer carpro dlux which lasts about a year.
Haven’t seen that client since I installed it, but I guarantee this stuff for a year and I haven’t heard any complaints from the client so it must be holding up well.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing also lol can you use this on the car window trim and after a year does it look like super faded again or it just starts to fade after a year slowly ?
@@bloodwashedsaint in my experience if the window trim is that rubbery kind of material it will look ok at first but won’t last all that great. It works best on regular black plastic that’s got that very fine texture to it, standard trim that’s nice and porous. It’ll work on smooth plastic too but it should be totally bare plastic matte plastic. It won’t work if the plastic is a gloss finish or if it’s clear coated. Also, it will look just about as good as when it was applied for about 10 months, then at about a year you’ll see it fade some. However a lot depends on the vehicles environment. If the car lives in a garage, it’s going to look good much longer than a car that sees a lot of sun exposure especially.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing awesome thanks man I just did my car for past three hours lol it was fun looks great and hope it lasts now I know how to do it I could bang it out in hour or less
That left a mess on the paint. You have to mask your paint when using products like this. Why invite a problem that you have to go back and fix? The applicator is all wrong; you have to use proper equipment that won't leave a mess. I use this product frequently in my detail business, and I don't use it so carelessly. This isn't black to black or some lotion, it's a dye and you have to be mindful of how it is applied. You are standing in front of the mess you made, but it's clear it is still there; this stuff doesn't just rub off. Great effort though, thanks!
Thanks for the info on how to use it! I'll be using it tomorrow
That’s my jeep. If I knew how to add a picture I would but the trim still looks great almost a month later.
How long did it stay looking good n dark?
Really enjoyed your video and it helped me to restore all the plastic on my 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Even though the solution can easily be wiped off the paint, I strongly recommend taping off wherever practical. It's much easier (particularly on something big like bumpers) to tape the painted surface than to constantly be wiping off the paint. Thanks for your well-done video.
Thanks so much! Yes, if you have the time, taping off is always better with this stuff.
Hi, good review. It’s been a year, could you do an update on this - how it holds up in terms of color consistency and effects. Thanks. 👍🏻
I haven’t been back to this particular car, but I haven’t received any complaints from the customer. In my years of using this stuff I’ve never had any issues. Even with UV exposure you should get about a year. Around the year mark or just before you’ll probably see some fading, it won’t be as black, but it should still look decent. Of course results can vary based on the different kinds of plastic from car to car, the amount of sun exposure, how clean it’s kept and especially the preparation.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing agree. The preparation part is perhaps the most critical. Can’t be too clean.. the cleaner (totally degreased) the better I guess. Thanks for the reply
Can you apply a ceramic coating over the dye?
@@jamesg4670 yes but give Solution Finish at least 24 hours to fully cure first.
Love your channel btw...
Do you put any Sealant after you apply Solutions trim restoration??
Thanks!! You can but but I would let it cure for about 24 hours. Solution Finish has some protection in it so it’s not totally necessary, but yes, you can.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing thanks 😎👍🏼
Would you rinse this after 15 min or so, I would assume it would leave streaks if it were to rain even if it’s been a couple days?
No absolutely not. You let us dwell for about 15 minutes, let the plastic absorb it completely. Then wipe it down with a clean dry cloth. It needs to stay dry for 24 hours to fully cure.
how is this on pumpers?
Could you please clarify what you mean by pumpers?
@@TurnerMobileDetailing for example if i have black car but has white scratches from someone scraping the bumper when they are parking, can i use this to cover that scratches up. Kind of like touch up paint type of fix
@@ottomanbeatsofficial no it’s not meant to be used like that. You’ll need to remove the white transfer paint first, then use solution finish. If it’s a place plastic bumper, you can use goo gone, it’s safe for porous black plastic. If it’s a painted bumper, meaning it’s painted just like the body of the car, then goof off would work better, and it’s safe for painted/clear coated surfaces, but DO NOT use goof off on black plastic bumpers or trim!
@@TurnerMobileDetailing its painted bumper. So no easy fix ? have to take it to a body shop and have them do touch up paint and buff it out?
@@ottomanbeatsofficial you can try Goof off first to remove any paint transfer. Then buff the area with some compound and a DA buffer. If the scratching is very deep then yes you’ll need a body shop.
Would that product work on the chrome plastic grill? Since all trim and the rims are now black, the chrome looks out of place.
No, this product will only work on plastic that can absorb it. Plastic chrome won’t absorb. You would need to paint the chrome black or use plasti-dip
Being a new company to the industry, and not having anyone to compare to. What do you charge customers to add this service to their detail?
I typically charge $55 for a normal vehicle, $95 for a vehicle that has a lot of plastic trim.
I typically charge $55 for an average vehicle, $95 for a vehicle with a lot of black plastic.
Any product or best way to kind of mask, hide or make not so visible a couple of small light scratches on new matte black plastic car trim? The scratches are on the inside side of my right side mirror. The scratches appear as small white lines when in sunlight. Can't see then much when in shade. The car has only 800 miles and I have to look at the scratches every time I look out the side mirror. Painful on a brand new car. If they were somewhere else it wouldn't be as annoying. Not sure how it happened. I wash the car by hand. I was hoping it was just dirt but it's not. Doesn't wipe off. I didn't find any rocks or glass stuck in my sponges or wash mitt but buying new ones anyways. Not worth replacing the mirror. Just want to make it less noticeable. Would any of the typical back to black products help on new black matte trim or just make it worse?
It’s hard to say without seeing it in person. But I’d say examine the damage closely to determine if it’s an actual scratch that’s below the surface of the plastic, or if it’s a little paint transfer from something brushing up against it. If it’s paint transfer try some goo gone. DO NOT USE GOOF OFF! Good gone is safe for plastic trim though. If it’s an actual scratch there’s no way to totally fix damaged plastic outside of replacing it unfortunately. To hide the damage, all trim restoration products are definitely not created equal. Most are short term at best. Your best bet is think is to use Solution Finish, let it cure for at least 24 hours, then top it with Carpro DLUX. Solution finish makes there own topper now too, but I don’t remember the name. Google it and you’ll find it. But that should hide the scratches for at least a year or two to the best that they can be hidden I’d say.
Can you use it on tires?
It’s not made for rubber, but it probably wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot. I would just be careful on white letters, it might stain them.
Can you use this on dashboard?
Probably. I’ve used it to restore some interior plastics
How much would ypu charge for something like this???
$55 for a normal amount of plastic, $95 for a lot.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing thankyou ! I plan to do a ceramic coating as an add on so it lasts longers. So id say an extra 60 for that?
@@ernestl709 well it depends on how long you want it to last and again, how much plastic is on the vehicle. Are you asking as a business owner or as someone looking to hire us?
@@TurnerMobileDetailing oh okay.. & as business owner
@@ernestl709 well consider the cost of the ceramic trim coating, and how much you charge an hour for that service, and how long it takes, or the minimum you want to make per hour/labor, and add the two together. I would suggest adding 20% to that final number to account for things unexpected. I personally offer a 2-3 year trim coating, but if someone wants something cheaper I offer carpro dlux which lasts about a year.
Wow, did you put it on the TIRES?!?! The last panning shot is of a tire.
No
How it holding up ?!
Haven’t seen that client since I installed it, but I guarantee this stuff for a year and I haven’t heard any complaints from the client so it must be holding up well.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing last question can you do the tires ? And in your experience if you did is it worth using the product there ?
@@TurnerMobileDetailing also lol can you use this on the car window trim and after a year does it look like super faded again or it just starts to fade after a year slowly ?
@@bloodwashedsaint in my experience if the window trim is that rubbery kind of material it will look ok at first but won’t last all that great. It works best on regular black plastic that’s got that very fine texture to it, standard trim that’s nice and porous. It’ll work on smooth plastic too but it should be totally bare plastic matte plastic. It won’t work if the plastic is a gloss finish or if it’s clear coated.
Also, it will look just about as good as when it was applied for about 10 months, then at about a year you’ll see it fade some. However a lot depends on the vehicles environment. If the car lives in a garage, it’s going to look good much longer than a car that sees a lot of sun exposure especially.
@@TurnerMobileDetailing awesome thanks man I just did my car for past three hours lol it was fun looks great and hope it lasts now I know how to do it I could bang it out in hour or less
Anyone know why he is spraying the entire vehicle down with alcohol??? 👀
That left a mess on the paint. You have to mask your paint when using products like this. Why invite a problem that you have to go back and fix? The applicator is all wrong; you have to use proper equipment that won't leave a mess. I use this product frequently in my detail business, and I don't use it so carelessly. This isn't black to black or some lotion, it's a dye and you have to be mindful of how it is applied. You are standing in front of the mess you made, but it's clear it is still there; this stuff doesn't just rub off. Great effort though, thanks!
It is not a dye, it's milled carbon.