CarSystem Refinish Restorer

[VX KAT]

For those that have used CarSystem Refinish Restorer....does it seem to make more dirt cling to the cladding?

I've tried Back to Black and Stoner Trim Shine....but both seem to make dirt (from from fabulous dirt road I live on) REALLY cling to it...literally covers it solid usually from doors rearward.

Since, the dirt road ain't goin' anywhere, I've just got to find a product that doesn't make it cling like crazy. Any suggestions?

[Thmstec]

Dirt does NOT cling

Warning though, apply it very well the first time. And DO NOT apply in 90 degree weather. Mine is beginning to need a redo on a couple bits I didn't do as well.

[VehiGAZ]

Ditto... no dirt clinging at all.

Keep in mind, it's not a "dressing" for the plastic - it's closer to a clear-coat paint than anything else. It does not seem to wear off at any noticable rate.

[VX KAT]

Thanks so much for confirming that, I think that's my next purchase. I did think it was kind of a sealer not a dressing that would be tacky or sticky at all, but I wasn't sure.

Does it tend to darken the cladding at all?

[rowhard]

Well, I just got my supply of this stuff today, we'll see if its all that is cracked up to be.

Well, I just unpacked it. It tells me in 6 languages what it does. It tells me in 7 languages about safety, but I don't have a bloody clue on how to use it. Where are the instructions??

[Riff Raff]

ROWHARD--- For the official manufacturer's instructions, do a "search" for: ALTERNATIVE GATORBACK ,then specifically look at thread posting #30.

I don't know how to add a direct link to that specific thread, but the above "search" route will immediately get you there. Aim High!!!

[VX KAT]

Here's the link to the .pdf file.
http://www.carsystem.ca/shared_files...estorer_gb.pdf

[pbkid]

ROWHARD--- For the official manufacturer's instructions, do a "search" for: ALTERNATIVE GATORBACK ,then specifically look at thread posting #30.

I don't know how to add a direct link to that specific thread, but the above "search" route will immediately get you there. Aim High!!!

when you are on the page that you want to move....copy the URL at the top of your browser...then paste into the thread

[BlackVXer99]

Just put the order in for some RR. Used back to black a few weeks ago and it looked great for about 5 days. then i drove thru one of those midwestern hurricanes and now it looks worse than before I wasnt expecting anything speccial for 7 bucks though. Hope this does the trick

[VX KAT]

Oh it will do the trick, it's fantastic. It's a coating not a treatment, that's for sure.

I just noticed this week (after 4 months) that I had a few small areas where the R/R appears to be kind of scratched off (from brush or branch maybe?), so I'd recommend putting a heavier 2nd coat and maybe a 3rd coat on. It may be because I used a microfiber rag to apply it with, as I didn't have ANY residual to wipe off as instructions described.

I'm going to try to do the entire cladding again soon. There's PLENTY left in the can to do it over.

[technocoy]

So, I finally got around to the RR.

It's amazing how good it looks. If it holds up as long as chopper and everyone is saying it's worth the few hours to simply not have to screw with it every few weeks.

I'm extremely excited to say the least. The cladding it the one thing that just keeps our babies from not looking as amazing as any new car on the road. with that solved in some part we'll always be rocking.

I went basically the same route as Kat and it seemed to work pretty well. I used a heavier cloth that held a good bit of the liquid so it went on pretty thick. I did an initial coat that had swirls/faded streaks etc. I then went back with a soaked cloth and just wiped VERY evenly all the way around two more times. I was very careful to avoid leaving excess behind to glob.

So far it's amazing. I still need on more day to do the tiny detailing and get to the roof rack and mirrors a bit better. My hood insert was in BAD shape and just the one coat I got on today looks a million times better. I hope to do another one or two on that. If it fades again though I"m on the verge of just having it painted.

I need to go back and do the jams and rear door surrounding areas as well.

So in total I did 3 medium coats on the cladding. took me maybe and hour and a half to do it timed right.

I think that in a few weeks I'll wash her and may do one more good coat all around for good measure.

I just can't believe how good she looks. Now I can put in my new headlights and find some door seals, etc. I also think my windows are starting to stick, so may be doing that fix soon as well.

Wonder what the door and window rubber runs for a complete set?

Anyway, thanks to all those who went ahead and risked doing this treatment. I'm VERY excited to see how it holds up.

- technocoy

[VXjunky]

would it (RR)..work in conjunction with a product that would first bring the cladding back to as dark as possible..then the application of RR....as i would want the cladding as dark as possible

[vt_maverick]

Believe that the cladding needs to be completely "naked" prior to RR application, otherwise it won't adhere as well. RR is supposed to both darken and protect the cladding.

[VXjunky]

pretty sure everyones stated it doesnt darken the cladding

[vt_maverick]

RR claims it does:

RR Manual (see page #1 "Characteristics")

Refinish Restorer is a natural oil based product that restores the original colour and shine to almost any plastic or varnished surface.

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