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The rear bumper guards also were in poor condition and needed some attention. These were cleaned just like all the other trim pieces before applying the coating. Ensure the surface(s) you are going to coat are free from any contaminants. For best results clean trim with a neat solution of W2 APC Universal Cleaner Concentrateand if required use a medium stiff brush
The subject of this detailing video is a classic Porsche Boxster and pretty much all of the trim in question was in desperate need of some refurbishment. Wing mirror surrounds, window trim, engine bay, wipers etc all providing the perfect opportunity to showcase exactly why Gtechniq C4 is quite the step up from most trim restoration products. Gtechniq C4 – Unrivalled Durability The unfortunate reality is that plastic restorers are not permanent fixes. They will fade over time and will degrade fast in rainy environments. You can slow this process down by using a plastic sealant or protectant. vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-chevron-right” color=”Accent-Color” alignment=”left” spacing=”default” enable_animation=”true”] For this we recommend cleaning trim vigorously with a 1:10 dilution of Gtechniq W2 Universal Cleaner If you want as permanent of a solution as you can get then you’ll need to consider painting your plastic trim. This works great on non load bearing surfaces (trim you’ll step on or set things on) like wiper cowls, bumpers, wheel well arches, etc…Before starting ensure you have enough product for all intended trim surfaces. E.g For a Mini (30ml) you will require more product compared to a Golf (15ml) Poorboys are a huge American brand in the car care industry who are making major strides in the UK market. Their products are renowned for being incredible value for money, extremely easy to use and always deliver a great result. We are huge fans of Poorboys here at BuyersGuides, they have a superb offering of products with some real gems such as their Natty’s Paste Wax. Gtechniq C4 is not just your regular trim coating, it will bond to your trim restoring it to like new condition with ease! Most trim restorers or protectants are shiny coatings that sit on top of the plastic and they only provide temporary shine and color restoration. C4 actually swaps part of its molecular structure with the surface molecules of your car’s trim! This allows the C4 to keep your trim looking brand new for up to two years! Use C4 on trim, weather stripping, plastic mirrors, battery covers, hoses, etc. If you are looking to restore your trim to like new condition grab a bottle of the C4 Permanent Trim Restorer today!
Using peanut butter to restore faded plastic is a popular method but not necessarily the best. The oil in the peanut butter provides the restoring effects but at the same time makes a mess and produces a strong smell. C4 utilises a covalent or chemical bond to become an extension of the plastic molecule it's protecting. Not to be confused with much weaker electrostatic bonds used by, amongst others, ptfe based polymers, C4 swaps part of its molecular structure with the surface molecules of your car's trim. What this means is that you now have a protective coating of unparalleled durability. Unlike many trim products on the market, C4 is an exceptionally thin (circa 30nm), optically clear film which means that it does not add an unattractive gloss film to the surface instead it restores all but the most faded trim to an as new condition. You can expect approximately 2 years from a single application. There are a lot of trim restorers available, some of which are temporary, and others being semi-permanent. In the case of Gtechniq C4, it is a semi-permanent trim restorer. How To Use Gtechniq C4As with any detailing regimen, the proper preparation is key when it comes to C4. It is recommended that it is left to cure for at least 12 hours without the trim becoming wet. This may pose an issue for some, and I have heard that those that did get it wet whilst it was still curing and the results were a bit patchy. If it is the case that you cannot be guaranteed to keep the trim dry, then I would recommend that you do not use C4 until such times as you can guarantee this. That one inversion covers and covers well - I'm not being stingy. When the product is applied it is VERY obvious where you have applied it to. Once the area was covered, I flipped the pad over and worked the product over and over until it was a very thin, even coat and actually some of the gloss had removed. That seemed to be a good technique - don't overload the pad and use dry parts of the pad to wipe off excess product. For the thrifty, that excess product can be stored for a short time (less than an hour) and used as a "collective", more like a mini-hand pad to cover a larger area which I did on my white car spoiler at the end of the session. After about an hour, the product cures solid - the pads become hard and even brittle. Ensure that the surface to be coated is entirely free from fats/oils or previously applied products – for this clean trim vigorously with a 1:10 dilution of Gtechniq W2 Universal Cleaner There are two situations to use C4 in. The first is on a brand new car where you want to protect the trim from premature fading. The second scenario is when the trim has started to fade and you would like to return it to its former glory.
Expensive for what it is and does not come with enough application pads as stated in above review. Also spoke to G Techniq for advice on how much I would need for the entire interior of an Audi A3... guess what? I ran out. Now I have a brand spanking new looking interior but a driver side door that looks aged.Ensure that the surface to be coated is entirely free from fats/oils or previously applied products
The one on the left is cleaned and has the coating applied, while the one on the right is still in the condition that the car arrived in.The guidance says to apply with a make-up remover pad and to wipe off with a microfibre towel. That towel should be an old towel because this stuff crystallises into the fabric of the towel rendering it pretty useless for other tasks. Having coated my laptop at work on Friday, I was used to the drill and decided to deviate slightly ... Use the lint free application pads supplied with the C4 Permanent Trim Restorer to spread the coating onto the surface of your trim If you prefer to use a spray formula, the Torque Detail plastic restorer is the best option. It’s a 3-in-1 spray that restores, shines and protects plastic, vinyl or rubber surfaces. The brand claim that it’s the easiest trim restorer to use on the market and they aren’t wrong. The advanced formula uses true nanotechnology, which permeates plastic and provides protection for up to 6 months. It has made a noticable difference to the slightly faded plastics and even got rid of one minor stain - plastics have a lustre added to them. As with the cowl trim, you can see that the dark color has been restored to the piece and should remain for upwards of 2 years.
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