How to apply the Trim Detailer

[edwincito]

On the instructions, it say that you can apply the Trim Detailer with a terry cloth or a microfiber towel, I rather to use a 1" Poly foam brush, which I found to be more accure to do the job, I´d like to know about if it is right and some other ways to apply the Trim Detailer, thanks.

[gb387]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

On the instructions, it say that you can apply the Trim Detailer with a terry cloth or a microfiber towel, I rather to use a 1" Poly foam brush, which I found to be more accure to do the job, I´d like to know about if it is right and some other ways to apply the Trim Detailer, thanks.

Meguiars Applicator pads work very well, I have heard of others using the foam brushes, seems like a good idea!

[Murr1525]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

A foam paint brush is good, though you probably want to come back about 5-10 minutes later with a cloth to get any excess.

[Jeepster04]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I agree that those foam brushes would be great for putting that stuff on. Going to pick me up some of those now.

[yalerd]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I use foam pad, works great and it leaves the finish with a satin , like new look

[roushstage2]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I use the foam pads as well.

[davey g-force]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

Do you guys who apply using foam pads / foam brushes find that you use more product than if you use a MF or terry cloth? Don't they tend to soak up more product?

[roushstage2]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

Do you guys who apply using foam pads / foam brushes find that you use more product than if you use a MF or terry cloth? Don't they tend to soak up more product?

I find them to use less than MF, and maybe a tad more than terry.

[Sprzout]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I use Terrycloth when I apply mine. I have very little black trim where I need to apply Trim Detailer (the exception to that being the black plastic on the backs of the sideview mirrors), and it's just easier for me to grab a rag out of the pile and run my terrycloth covered finger around the small areas that need the detailer. I have found that there are a few spots on the trim that just really soak up the detailer (they're more of a porous material than the rest of the trim), and others that barely need any at all.

[daniel]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

Have you noticed that the after the 1st ash after applying TD, the 'oil' from the TD smudges all over the car when drying.

Just annoying that i have to QD the car to remove those smudges.

[roushstage2]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I always dry my trim last. I found out the same way you did. T&E.

[Nick O]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

Have you noticed that the after the 1st ash after applying TD, the 'oil' from the TD smudges all over the car when drying.

Just annoying that i have to QD the car to remove those smudges.

It's a pain!!

the same thing goes for window cleaner.

overspray is a b... witch

[WrightDetail]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

Find MF works best for me

[angeloabbattista]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I've used mf & foam pads and I find the foam pads use less product. And yes I have to go areound the car with a qd to remove the excess, cant stand that because it's usually my last step and I'm really tired after a long detail.

[christian6984]

Re: How to apply the Trim Detailer

I forgot to wipe the excess of the other day, its rained n im left with grease looking streaks down my paint, i did wax so should come off with a wash. I was experimenting the other day and got a little pan scourer/sponge (cut the scourer off) and found its great for applying trim detailer (just the right size for my trim) but coz it has right angles its a doddle to do as well.