how to clean and condition the black matte exterior trim

mdavis12 · 07-11-2015, 10:34 PM

thanks to the suggestion on an earlier thread where i was looking for a wash mitt. I bought some supplies from autogeek (CG Bug and tar shampoo, Glossworkz, diablo gel wheel cleaner, carpro PERL, car pro gold wash mitt). they price matched CG prices which was nice

Very happy with the results, although I would not recommend the wash mitt as it does not feel dense enough (ordered CG wash mitt).

The PERL did a great job on the interior plastics and dash. I also used it on the exterior trim (bottom windows, outside B pillar), however I don't think i worked as well as it did on the interior. it rained a bit today, and i can see it washing off.

What do you guys use to maintain the exterior trim, ideally looking for something more water resistant? also any recommendation for cleaning products would also be appreciated.

Here are some pics:

snj49er · 07-12-2015, 08:13 AM

You might want to try carpro dlux.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...wheel-coating/

My wife's mini is not kept in a garage and its acres of textured plastic look good for about six months with dlux...but it is a little pricey.

mdavis12 · 07-12-2015, 09:47 AM

thanks for info. a bit pricy you're right. but i'll keep this in mind when i come across it.

07-11-2015, 10:34 PM	#1
mdavis12 El Presidente 19 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 328i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	how to clean and condition the black matte exterior trim thanks to the suggestion on an earlier thread where i was looking for a wash mitt. I bought some supplies from autogeek (CG Bug and tar shampoo, Glossworkz, diablo gel wheel cleaner, carpro PERL, car pro gold wash mitt). they price matched CG prices which was nice Very happy with the results, although I would not recommend the wash mitt as it does not feel dense enough (ordered CG wash mitt). The PERL did a great job on the interior plastics and dash. I also used it on the exterior trim (bottom windows, outside B pillar), however I don't think i worked as well as it did on the interior. it rained a bit today, and i can see it washing off. What do you guys use to maintain the exterior trim, ideally looking for something more water resistant? also any recommendation for cleaning products would also be appreciated. Here are some pics:
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snj49er First Lieutenant 103 Rep 335 Posts Drives: '20 M5C Join Date: May 2014 Location: Western NC - 28804 iTrader: (1)	You might want to try carpro dlux. http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...wheel-coating/ My wife's mini is not kept in a garage and its acres of textured plastic look good for about six months with dlux...but it is a little pricey.
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mdavis12 El Presidente 19 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 328i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	thanks for info. a bit pricy you're right. but i'll keep this in mind when i come across it.
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