Anyone using Wipe New?
04-08-2014, 09:34 PM
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04-09-2014, 08:38 PM
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its all the same ****, man. all tire and trim shines are simply temporary glossifiers. some leave a shitty greasy feeling behind and honestly it's better to have something looking somewhat flat and dark rather than shiney.
the best thing you can use is VRT from adams polishes
the best thing you can use is VRT from adams polishes
04-09-2014, 08:49 PM
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its all the same ****, man. all tire and trim shines are simply temporary glossifiers. some leave a shitty greasy feeling behind and honestly it's better to have something looking somewhat flat and dark rather than shiney.
the best thing you can use is VRT from adams polishes
the best thing you can use is VRT from adams polishes
04-09-2014, 08:50 PM
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I dislike any product I've used for "reviving" the faded... Had to do multiple "layers" and it to only seem like I didn't do it at all a month later. Not to mention the last I tried, something my Dad bought for me, only left WHITE spots.... I'm just rocking the fade lol
04-09-2014, 08:57 PM
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I use Ardex "Bumper to Black" my buddy works at a dealership and their cleaning ppl only use Ardex cleaning supplies. Personally i wouldnt use anything else but someone on this forum has their own car cleaning products and will flip out if i say Ardex one more time
It doesnt matter between tire shine or interior plastic crap, what makes dull plastic shine is silicone, tire shine has silicone in it which is why it brings the plastic out, yes it will eventually rinse off but washing your car once wont keep it clean for the rest of its life.
More silicone the better, not so much on inside but yeah. also use a microfiber to gently rub silicone off so its not "greasy" like someone mentioned
It doesnt matter between tire shine or interior plastic crap, what makes dull plastic shine is silicone, tire shine has silicone in it which is why it brings the plastic out, yes it will eventually rinse off but washing your car once wont keep it clean for the rest of its life.
More silicone the better, not so much on inside but yeah. also use a microfiber to gently rub silicone off so its not "greasy" like someone mentioned
06-28-2014, 04:03 PM
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I've seen a couple of reviews of wipe new from professional detailers and they all say it works rather well...for about a week or two and then fades away. If you truly want a trim product to last for at least a year I would go with CarPro CQuartz DLUX. You can use it on all exterior trims and even on wheels. It offers great protection and beads water like crazy.
08-04-2014, 11:33 AM
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I think you guys have too high of expectations for this product. it is not going to revive deeply faded plastics, just like you cant go back in time..... what it does do is looks really good for about as long as your newly washed car looks good. after about a week it has either attracted a lot of dirt of faded back to the original look. wash and reapply, repeat......
08-04-2014, 07:08 PM
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Haha!
I have been detailing for on and off for several years.
The wipe new product ( seems legit). Just like any other advertisement though in my personal defense.
In means of time and money it boils down to what can you do for a restoration.
If that is not the case, you can aquire other options.
I used to use collinite 845 to Literally wax the whole freaking car! There was rarely a time where I would see any white residue because of its detergent properties. That and the fact that I take absolute consideration to buffing it all off. It really worked great for auto trim.
I would say if you know a little about acids, dye's... some type of penetrating formula to absorb most automotive plastics, Then you shouldn't have a hard time getting the look you are after.
So I have been using something you guys might want to try:
It is "Forever Black Tire gel"> The prep is normally a thinner, possibly strong alcohol ( safely speaking). The plastic will swell to a minor degree from thinner usage, but it is very good at cleaning ABS, PP, Thermosets, Polymer plastics basically.
The tire gel can be difficult to apply to get a uniform match, especially large bumpers.
The more expensive approaches can really take care of that- There is one sprayable version of what I am talking about< Just cannot remember.
I do not recommend SEM color coat for restoration. I have seen what that can do in florida heat. It will bubble up.
I have been detailing for on and off for several years.
The wipe new product ( seems legit). Just like any other advertisement though in my personal defense.
In means of time and money it boils down to what can you do for a restoration.
If that is not the case, you can aquire other options.
I used to use collinite 845 to Literally wax the whole freaking car! There was rarely a time where I would see any white residue because of its detergent properties. That and the fact that I take absolute consideration to buffing it all off. It really worked great for auto trim.
I would say if you know a little about acids, dye's... some type of penetrating formula to absorb most automotive plastics, Then you shouldn't have a hard time getting the look you are after.
So I have been using something you guys might want to try:
It is "Forever Black Tire gel"> The prep is normally a thinner, possibly strong alcohol ( safely speaking). The plastic will swell to a minor degree from thinner usage, but it is very good at cleaning ABS, PP, Thermosets, Polymer plastics basically.
The tire gel can be difficult to apply to get a uniform match, especially large bumpers.
The more expensive approaches can really take care of that- There is one sprayable version of what I am talking about< Just cannot remember.
I do not recommend SEM color coat for restoration. I have seen what that can do in florida heat. It will bubble up.
