"Showroom New" Trim Restorer- info & experience

[Hiredgoon]

I had similar results as Jamas, using first the roller, then a foam brush, and then the Preval sprayer. What a mess. What worked for me finally, getting a nice even coat and getting rid of the streaks, was to take the remaining dye, diluted at about 2 parts dye to 1 part spirits on a plain old shop rag (i.e. well worn and many times washed t-shirt) and just lightly wiped it over the whole shebang after it had had two days in the sun to dry. This filled in the streaks (and they were really ugly) pretty much flawlessly. It just took time. I did the pure black dye myself, and I think it looks like new.

[JAMAS]

I had similar results as Jamas, using first the roller, then a foam brush, and then the Preval sprayer. What a mess. What worked for me finally, getting a nice even coat and getting rid of the streaks, was to take the remaining dye, diluted at about 2 parts dye to 1 part spirits on a plain old shop rag (i.e. well worn and many times washed t-shirt) and just lightly wiped it over the whole shebang after it had had two days in the sun to dry. This filled in the streaks (and they were really ugly) pretty much flawlessly. It just took time. I did the pure black dye myself, and I think it looks like new.

This sounds promising. Perhaps I will try this first in a small section. Especially since you seem to have had the exact experience I have had and ended your "saga" with success. Although the only thing I have right now is the mixture of 2 parts mineral spirits to 1 part dye that was prepared in the preval sprayer.



At this juncture...my biggest recommendation is to find a wrecked piece of cladding and use it as "practice". Perhaps someone can sawzall up some 1 foot sections and sell them cheap cheap to those wishing to try this process out...just a thought.

[vt_maverick]

I had similar results as Jamas, using first the roller, then a foam brush, and then the Preval sprayer. What a mess. What worked for me finally, getting a nice even coat and getting rid of the streaks, was to take the remaining dye, diluted at about 2 parts dye to 1 part spirits on a plain old shop rag (i.e. well worn and many times washed t-shirt) and just lightly wiped it over the whole shebang after it had had two days in the sun to dry. This filled in the streaks (and they were really ugly) pretty much flawlessly. It just took time. I did the pure black dye myself, and I think it looks like new.

Pics? Interested to see the pure black on a Foxfire, I think it looks great on Ironman and Proton but curious to see the contrast against a dark color.

[VXD959]

Has anyone tried a product called "BlackWow"? Just curious as it was mentioned in another forum with good results...Some links to the product below

http://www.showcarsupplies.com/bw/

[JAMAS]

Has anyone tried a product called "BlackWow"? Just curious as it was mentioned in another forum with good results...Some links to the product below

http://www.showcarsupplies.com/bw/

I have not, but one thing that caught my eye is "provides a rich, long lasting look (measured in months)". This indicates its more of a temporary solution that you need to apply to your car on a schedule similar to wax. Showroom New provides a Permanent solution.