Newbie needs Help - black tire/trim

glenncof

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My brain is going south from so much research.

I'm in the middle of a mini-restoration on a 1985 Porsche 911 convertable and have used a white 1991 Range Rover and black 1997 Tahoe as learning vehicles for detailing. I'll do more newbie posts for beginners when I get close to completion.

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I have read so much on BLACK vinyl, rubber trim and tires I can't determine what to get. I also have read a lot on silicon and petroleum issues. Generally I like a two step process; clean and protect. BUT I don't want to buy tons of different products (unless really effective).

Important criteria; It needs to last as I rarely do this.

Here is where I am.

Tires - I got Meguair Endurence Tire Gel. Should I use it directly after cleaning or prep with Black Again or Forever Black ? 303 ? Other ? Whatever I do will soak over night between steps.

Rubber trim - Should I use same process as Tires ?

Black Trim - The Range Rover has black plastic and painted trim, now with white residue from paint polish/wax. I would like something to clean, blacken, and protect.

Also, I plan to get 303 Aerospace for the vinyl window on convertable but hear it streaks on outside trim, maybe usable as prep on tires.

I just checked and found some old "Eagle One Wet Black Trim Restorer" (Teflon)that I have used on vinyl roof section of Range Rover with good/lasting results.

Suggestions ?
(prefer locally available at Napa, etc.)

Please Help
 
don't use 303 on a clear vinyl - use a good plastic cleaner (you can get one at your local ace hardware).

for black trim - two step is best clean with an APC then apply your favorite trim protectant or if it's faded I like Mother's back to black.

Tires - you got it - clean then apply dressing - Meg's HE is fine alone after cleaning.
 
Sorry, planned to use Meq. PlastX to clean/polish clear vinyl window before 303 application.

APC ? all purpose cleaner ?
 
UV Protection is a must have. That is why I highly recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant as it provides 100% prevention of UV-caused slow-fade with regular use.

I have been using 303 for years on some of my clients cars and their rubber and vinyl trim still looks showroom new!

303 Aerospace Protectant is widely available, is a great value and provides exceptional performance.

It's "SPF 40 Sunscreen" for your stuff.
 
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