Leatherique - Rubber Black Dye

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Can anyone review this product?



I am attempting to decide between this product and Black WOW. Lots of good information on Black WOW but not so much on the Rubber Black Dye. I would appreciate reviews, experiences, feedback and or comparisons.



Rubber Black Dye



Manufacturer: Leatherique



Developed for the restoration of all rubber trim on bumpers, and trim pieces. Will recolor the rubber so it STAYS BLACK. Simple brush or wipe on application. Just clean the area with Prepping Agent, allow to dry (about 10 min.) then apply.



and



Black WOW



Manufacturer: Show Car Detailing (SCD)



Designed for any color exterior plastic such as on the MINI Cooper, Honda Element, Jeep Cherokee, Toyota Tacoma, and others, this gel will restore your trims natural color without the use of dyes or colorants and provides a rich, long lasting look (measured in months), proven by the water beading action.
 
1 vote for black wow.



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i need to do something on my 2001 explore the trim is faded terrible either dye it grey or try black wow or whatever tried back to black it lasted maybe a week after it got rained on and streaked .PB trim restore lasted about the same. keeping tabs on this thread
 
G35stilez said:
I just received my Leatherique Rubber Black. Will review after a few uses.
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So here is my mini-review...



Leatherique Rubber Black is pretty simple to use, but I recommend using gloves and cleaning your trim first with IPA, GR40, or your preferred cleaner. I found it easiest to use with a small foam paint brush. You need to apply it 'moderately', but not heavy as it will run onto your paint. I did 2 moderate coats with about 20 mins between one another and parked the car in the sun for an hour after that.



My results are pretty simple. The car has been outside for 6 weeks since then. Minimal driving, but plenty of rain, temperature changes, and washes. 95% of the trim looks great - a very dark matte look (ie: from the factory). The areas that are "lighter" are areas that were more worn before the treatment.



For this relatively simple process and so far, pretty solid results 6 weeks out, you use very little, so it gets my recommendation.



Cheers.
 
G35stilez said:
So here is my mini-review...



Leatherique Rubber Black is pretty simple to use, but I recommend using gloves and cleaning your trim first with IPA, GR40, or your preferred cleaner. I found it easiest to use with a small foam paint brush. You need to apply it 'moderately', but not heavy as it will run onto your paint. I did 2 moderate coats with about 20 mins between one another and parked the car in the sun for an hour after that.



My results are pretty simple. The car has been outside for 6 weeks since then. Minimal driving, but plenty of rain, temperature changes, and washes. 95% of the trim looks great - a very dark matte look (ie: from the factory). The areas that are "lighter" are areas that were more worn before the treatment.



For this relatively simple process and so far, pretty solid results 6 weeks out, you use very little, so it gets my recommendation.



Cheers.
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Thanks for the update sir. I was always looking into this product.



Thanks,





- Andy
 
steveo3002 said:
whats the product like ? thin or thick ? smells like paint or what



just wondering if its similar to foreverblack
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It's very thin. The smell is nothing that I can put a label on, smells very dull and faint. This is good, in my opinion, if you have any small interior areas that may need it as you won't risk over exposure to harsh fumes.
 
G35stilez said:
So here is my mini-review...



Leatherique Rubber Black is pretty simple to use, but I recommend using gloves and cleaning your trim first with IPA, GR40, or your preferred cleaner. I found it easiest to use with a small foam paint brush. You need to apply it 'moderately', but not heavy as it will run onto your paint. I did 2 moderate coats with about 20 mins between one another and parked the car in the sun for an hour after that.



My results are pretty simple. The car has been outside for 6 weeks since then. Minimal driving, but plenty of rain, temperature changes, and washes. 95% of the trim looks great - a very dark matte look (ie: from the factory). The areas that are "lighter" are areas that were more worn before the treatment.



For this relatively simple process and so far, pretty solid results 6 weeks out, you use very little, so it gets my recommendation.



Cheers.
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My review is similar. RB is thin and doesn't smell like much. You need more of it than BW to cover a similar sized area. As Sean mentioned, gloves are important; it will stain your hands. It will also stain your paint if you let it get on the paint and dry. It's more tedious to apply than BW; and it will streak if you don't apply it evenly. I usually apply with an old mf, then buff excess with another old mf. I almost always apply twice.



When I apply it I usually do so to trim that I can't get to stay black via "normal" products, like Poorboys Trim Restore, BW, etc. For me, it's more of a reconditioning product than BW, which I see more as an awesome dressing.



I've had my bottle of rb for a year now and have half left. I've had BW for ~6 months and have half left, but I use BW more often on day to day details.
 
I tried it with miserable results. It peeled right off the trim. It would not ahdere to the trim. I used a foam brush, pad, and even my fingers using a glove. I pre-cleaned with DP exterior cleaner. What is the secret?
 
lempilot said:
I tried it with miserable results. It peeled right off the trim. It would not ahdere to the trim. I used a foam brush, pad, and even my fingers using a glove. I pre-cleaned with DP exterior cleaner. What is the secret?
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Use Black Wow
 
lempilot said:
I tried it with miserable results. It peeled right off the trim. It would not ahdere to the trim. I used a foam brush, pad, and even my fingers using a glove. I pre-cleaned with DP exterior cleaner. What is the secret?
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Legacy99 said:
Use Black Wow
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In my experience, if RB will not work than BW will not work. I could definitely be wrong, but like I said above RB is more of a restorative product, I use it when BW doesn't work.



lempilot - what kind of trim are you using it on?
 
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