"Showroom New" Trim Restorer- info & experience

[JAMAS]

Looks amazing. I am definitely gonna do it.

How did you like that sprayer thing?...much overspray?


and what did you do about your mirrors? I too have mirror covers (Carbon Fiber)

[Child's Play]

Looks amazing. I am definitely gonna do it.

How did you like that sprayer thing?...much overspray?


and what did you do about your mirrors? I too have mirror covers (Carbon Fiber)

I really liked how the Preval Sprayer worked overall. It gave the tint a nice, "smooth" appearance compared to wiping it on with a terry cloth on the first coat. I would suggest doing the first coat as I did and using the sprayer for the second as you don't want to have to put a lot on with the sprayer as to prevent runs of the dye.

As far as overspray, yes, there is some. You can see in the pics. that I used 2" painters tape around all of the areas I was going to spray. There was still overspray above the tape, but just use Mineral Spirits and it comes right off. I would still use the tape so that you do not have to get close to the cladding with Mineral Spirits when cleaning up, or you could just use plastic above the tape. I think it was quicker just to clean up afterwards with mineral spirits.

Didn't do anything with the mirrors yet.... I'm thinking about painting them body color (at least where the chrome mirror covers are not), but not sure yet.

P.S. I used two entire bottles for the cladding and half moon for two coats.... Just an FYI for anyone looking for usage.

[JAMAS]

I am about to place an order for some cladding juice.....

A few questions before I click "buy"...

1. will 2 bottles get the job done?
2. Should I apply the first coat with terry cloth or foam brush?
3. How long should I let the first coat dry, before I apply a second coat with preval sprayer?

[Child's Play]

I am about to place an order for some cladding juice.....

A few questions before I click "buy"...

1. will 2 bottles get the job done?
2. Should I apply the first coat with terry cloth or foam brush?
3. How long should I let the first coat dry, before I apply a second coat with preval sprayer?

Jamas,
Here's my 2 cents to your questions:

1. Two bottles got the job done for me with a little left over and my cladding was in BAD shape. You actually need to "cut" the dye when using the sprayer with Mineral Spirits, so the 2nd coat goes a lot further than the 1st that is applied by the terry cloth.

2. I used those round terry cloth wax pads that you can find at Wal_mart or any automotive store. I applied liberally for my 1st coat covering small areas at a time before re-applying the dye to the pad.

3. I let mine dry overnight, but I'm sure you can do it sooner.... There is timing in the included instructions with the dye.

Hope this helps...

CP

[Marlin]

I used a crappy harbor freight brush. As for the time, by the time I was done with the first coat....oh wait, it only took one coat One bottle did the whole truck, now I have a full bottle sitting in my garage....just in case.

[VX KAT]

I am about to place an order for some cladding juice.....

A few questions before I click "buy"...

1. will 2 bottles get the job done?
2. Should I apply the first coat with terry cloth or foam brush?
3. How long should I let the first coat dry, before I apply a second coat with preval sprayer?

Jamas,
Here's my 2 cents to your questions:

1. Two bottles got the job done for me with a little left over and my cladding was in BAD shape. You actually need to "cut" the dye when using the sprayer with Mineral Spirits, so the 2nd coat goes a lot further than the 1st that is applied by the terry cloth.
I used 1.5 bottles on my 1st coat, but some (like Grif) have reported using far less, so I must have put it on extra thick or something. ** And remember, DO NOT try to stretch the product...it just ends up too thin, drying too quickly and you can't easily smooth out the streaks.** ALSO..... I'd buy 3 bottles....I ended up re-ordering 3 times () cuz I used it up doing 4 coats.....now you won't be doing 4 coats I presume, but I'd definitely have an extra bottle on hand. In fact, cuz I'm such a genius and mixed the 2 colors, I have to have 2 extra bottles on hand...


2. I used those round terry cloth wax pads that you can find at Wal_mart or any automotive store. I applied liberally for my 1st coat covering small areas at a time before re-applying the dye to the pad. If you're going to do 1st coat by hand and 2nd coat with sprayer, I think either the sponge brush or the terry covered sponge would be fine for 1st coat. I actually preferred the terry covered sponge, Seems like it held lots of product and I could control a bit how I expelled it.
**but be ware of allowing your fingers to imprint on the terry sponge or sponge brush, as it'll make streaks that way....apply it with an even pressure. If you're getting streaks, try doing it with fingers perpendicular to ground.

3. I let mine dry overnight, but I'm sure you can do it sooner.... There is timing in the included instructions with the dye.
It says something like 2 hrs to dry but I DEFINITELY saw a change after 6+ hrs....it just got better and better with time.....so I'd wait at least that long, but agree with CP...overnight would be best.

Hope this helps...

CP

Definitely do small sections at a time. And try to do the entire door panels in one full stroke, from edge to edge, it will look better that way...but this may be irrelevant since you're going to be spraying a 2nd coat.

Good luck...take lots of pics!!

[JAMAS]

You actually need to "cut" the dye when using the sprayer with Mineral Spirits

is there documentation or a recommended dilution/cut ratio?

[Child's Play]

is there documentation or a recommended dilution/cut ratio?

Yes, the ratio is in the included instruction, I believe it is 2-1 MS to Dye, but don't quote me

CP

[JAMAS]

but don't quote me

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[JAMAS]

Have either of you (CP or Sue) tried to use this stuff on roof racks, spoilers, door handles, etc?

[VX KAT]

Have either of you (CP or Sue) tried to use this stuff on roof racks, spoilers, door handles, etc?

I did door handles, very lightly and yes, it did act like it was cladding. I also skipped doing the mirrors, rails, spoiler or insert as I didn't think it would absorb the same, since it seems to be s shiny, smooth, denser "plastic".

Did you buy gray or just black? Are you mixing color? just curious.... and yes the gray is thicker, so the mfg told me to add the black TO the gray when I mixed it.

[JAMAS]

Did you buy gray or just black? Are you mixing color?

I am going all black. My VX is already all blacked out so I figure the blacker the better. As long as it isn't shiny, I'll be happy.

[Marlin]

Showroom new eliminates the need for any kind of armorall type product. It makes the plastic and not shiny. Good stuff. Mud has no effect on it. Still nice and black.

[vt_maverick]

Showroom new eliminates the need for any kind of armorall type product. It makes the plastic and not shiny. Good stuff. Mud has no effect on it. Still nice and black.

Gotta believe that if you don't treat it with a detailing product at least occasionally you'll need to do this again eventually though. But since it sounds like application is about the same as 2-3 coats of B2B / Armor All / TS-1 maybe preventative maintenance isn't worth it.

[JAMAS]

From their site....

For the Black dye a 2 mineral spirits to 1 dye ratio is about right but check your manual for its own ratio needs.

The Grey dye is thicker and is approximately a 3:1 ratio. Watch the sprayer for spitting.