2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

This one's just for you dude. Took these as I was wrapping up some paint correction work. I'll get better pics in the day light shortly. These will have to do for now. I''ll let the photos speak for themselves.

I had this extra piece of trim laying around. It was very dirty so I cleaned it with some D114 I have in a spray bottle to initially remove the dirt it's collected. I followed up with D103 APC+ and the red Mothers detailing brush. Followed that up with D114 once again to remove any residue from D103.

This is 1 coat of ultimate black (updated 2015 lotion version) and 1 light coat of the aerosol version. Both dried to the touch.



Side by side comparison





UB Aerosol



UB (2015 lotion version)



UB Aerosol close up



UB (2015 lotion version) close up




It also works on grey. I did this engine cover just for kicks a couple weeks ago. This is off a 96 Buick Regal with about 110K miles on it.

Before



After

[Top Gear]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

Yes, a review thread typically involves product comparisons and side issues, like the difference between removing a bunch of trim to spray it vs wiping on a similar product, and the difference in shine and longevity between the two I was joking about charging, as you and I both are only doing our own cars. I'm surprised you haven't seen the run-off streaking with UB, as it happens no matter what procedure I've tried. The streaks are very oily and sticky and hard to remove. So, given all that, I was asking how the spray version compares. Eldorado's pics seem to indicate the spray version is shinier and more durable, but I thought you'd have more input.

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

You guys do realize that this started off as an initial review to test this product. From here on out it's updating to document it's longevity and performance. This product is not for everyone.

I don't know where charging has come up as this is on my personal car.

I have not noticed any streaking with this or the lotion version of UB. The aerosol version dries to the touch pretty quick. I always lightly buff the lotion version to remove any excess product. Prep is the key with both. Clean the trim with APC. I use a Mothers detailing brush to scrub the trim. It allows the product to be absorbed into the plastic and last longer.

By the way there is a new version of the lotion version

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?62915-Did-Ultimate-Black-%28liquid%29-get-a-formula-tweak

[Top Gear]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

Mike, that looks like a lot of trouble (unless charging by the hour ), which has to be repeated several times a year. I use the lotion UB, and love the soapy scent. However, it can wash off in one rainstorm if it doesn't cure well enough and smears below where water runs - very frustrating. Does the spray do that?

Also, maybe I've had the bottle too long, as it seems to wear away faster and faster now (I use a cheesecloth and get great finish results, cleaning up edges with GCQD). It used to last months, it seemed, but now I seem to get only days out of it.

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

If I was going to the trouble of removing the trim from the car I'd go for this: http://www.semproducts.com/refinish-trim-paints , otherwise that looks like a nice product.

That's a nice product. Well the good thing is I didn't have to remove the cowl piece. The grilles is 2 screws. Took longer to prep than to remove and reinstall. I didn't want overspray like I had in the glass on the cowl.

My number 1 recommendation is to mask the area prior to using it.

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

If I was going to the trouble of removing the trim from the car I'd go for this: http://www.semproducts.com/refinish-trim-paints , otherwise that looks like a nice product.

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

4 month update

-Trim still looks black
-Noticed no fading
-Still holding up very well


A couple photos of the drizzle beads on the surface that has UB aerosol.

[davey g-force]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

Thanks for the review and follow up Michael.

Those front grilles look great. That's the same application I want to use the UB for if/when I get it. I'll definitely take them of first!

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

Quick follow up. Gave the car a 2 bucket wash today instead of a rinseless and I am happy to report back that ultimate black is still on the front cowl. It's been on that piece for 3 1/2 months. Still looks like day one. Beading and sheeting is good. Other than the tough time I had when initially applying it in this area (overspray on glass), it's doing very well.

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

Pretty neat tool.

[Firehouse Mike]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

I picked up one of these...http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...294245932&rt=d

works great for making off areas...

[Eldorado2k]

Looks like you had great results on that grill.^

Hope you don't mind if I add my results/quik review to your thread?

I applied the new UB Trim Restorer Aerosol to the trim of the 04' Tacoma just over 6 weeks ago now...

This is how it looked just prior to taping off and applying it.



This is how it looked today.
Note: Front wheel trim was done with UB Spray.
Rear wheel trim was done with UB Gel.
Same day, 6 weeks ago. See the difference?



[Btw, I polished the truck with a fresh coat of D151 today. But thx to white paint, it doesn't serve the proper justice through these pictures. Lol]


My following thoughts on this product are solely based on just 1 experience so far, but as far as those perticular trim pieces around the tires, I found that I wasn't quite able to get the ideal results I was hoping for.

It took multiple applications for the trim to darken to the level I usually get from just 1 application D4510 and even UB Gel. And when it finally reached the level of darkness I was looking for, I had applied it so many times that it was running in some areas.. It dries fast enough, which is a good thing, but once it dried it also seemed to fade a bit, which lead to more spraying, and more chance of the product running.

Here's a closer view. You can see how I wasn't able to get it to level out.



Meanwhile, UB Gel was the usual breeze to apply. A couple of passes and it was level as can be. And while it's not as black as it was 6wks. ago, IMO it's aging quite gracefully.



Final thoughts: The UB Spray seemed to work better with the rest of the trim on the truck. But for some reason it just wouldn't agree to play nice with those wheel pieces.. And yes I prepped all the trim meticulously with D101.

Could just be a funky match between the product and that perticular surface. I've found some trim [i.e. Running boards on a Honda Pilot] that would seem to soak up UB Gel and dry up within a day.. I'm interested to try it on a different vehicle, because I still find it's promised longevity appealing.

Thx 4 reading..

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

Quick update. The coating is holding up well 55 days after the initial application on the plastic cowl on my car. It's survived rain and washes.

I have my brothers car for the next 2 weeks as he is on vacation. Ended up using this on the grilles of his car.

Here's a couple before shots. They were looking pretty sad. Took them off the car to not worry about overspray. 2 screws and these are out so that's not bad.





After





Here's one of one grille done and the other not.



Ultimate black darkened these up really good.



Back on the car looking good.

[Eldorado2k]

What'll they think of next...

[The Guz]

Re: 2015 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (Aerosol) Initial Review

It's a sprayer tool for aerosol cans. It's used to save your fingers from compressing the trigger on the can.

This should give you a better idea.



Here's a video of something similar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWY3_xlgSBI