Body/Trim: - Restoring faded trim

xc90bob · Feb 19th, 2019, 15:10

Having just purchased a very nice 2005 XC90, I wanted to give the trim a new lease of life. Over the years I have stopped using the classic trim restorers that only last a few weeks, to using something that lasts.

Up until recently I would swear by 'Forever Black', which works wonders and lasts ages:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forever-B...frcectupt=true

However, it is a bit of a pain if it gets on the paintwork and dries and can over time scratch off ( but still amazing and long-lasting )

This time I used another product called 'Solution Trim' :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solution-...frcectupt=true

Now, this is still £16! and the bottle is so small! 28ml, but in the interest of all of us facing crappy trim, I decided to give it a go.

The results so far excellent ( remember to wipe with rubbing alcohol to remove previous gunk) So easy to wipe off paintwork if accidentally wiped, dries quickly and uniform. Used a micro fibre cloth to apply ( and gloves to save black fingers). Now the bottle just managed to cover 99% of the car trim before running out ( forgot to do trim around front wipers)

But overall like forever black seems to be a top product and time rain and sun will now test its lifespan. I have included some pictures which show some of the results. I hope this is of use now the sun is out and time to do a clean.

Cheers

Bob

volvo roof bars after.jpg

volvo roof bars before.jpg

solution trim tiny bottle.jpg

volvo roof trim.jpg

volvo handle after.jpg

JADXC · Feb 19th, 2019, 18:24

Hi,
i must say, it looks great for now, i hope it will last, i haven't used any trim restorer so far and soryy i can't help you with my experience.
On my 2007 the trim looks good so far.
Cheers.

Feb 19th, 2019, 15:10	#1
xc90bob New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2020 18:19 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Brighton	Restoring faded trim Having just purchased a very nice 2005 XC90, I wanted to give the trim a new lease of life. Over the years I have stopped using the classic trim restorers that only last a few weeks, to using something that lasts. Up until recently I would swear by 'Forever Black', which works wonders and lasts ages: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forever-B...frcectupt=true However, it is a bit of a pain if it gets on the paintwork and dries and can over time scratch off ( but still amazing and long-lasting ) This time I used another product called 'Solution Trim' : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solution-...frcectupt=true Now, this is still £16! and the bottle is so small! 28ml, but in the interest of all of us facing crappy trim, I decided to give it a go. The results so far excellent ( remember to wipe with rubbing alcohol to remove previous gunk) So easy to wipe off paintwork if accidentally wiped, dries quickly and uniform. Used a micro fibre cloth to apply ( and gloves to save black fingers). Now the bottle just managed to cover 99% of the car trim before running out ( forgot to do trim around front wipers) But overall like forever black seems to be a top product and time rain and sun will now test its lifespan. I have included some pictures which show some of the results. I hope this is of use now the sun is out and time to do a clean. Cheers Bob volvo roof bars after.jpg volvo roof bars before.jpg solution trim tiny bottle.jpg volvo roof trim.jpg volvo handle after.jpg

Feb 19th, 2019, 18:24	#2
JADXC Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bucharest	Hi, i must say, it looks great for now, i hope it will last, i haven't used any trim restorer so far and soryy i can't help you with my experience. On my 2007 the trim looks good so far. Cheers.

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