Tech protectant on window trim?

[gbackus]

Will NXT tech protectant restore the color on hard rubber window trim? How long will it last typically(or rather, how many car washes). I'm currently using #38, but I'm just about out, and I have this bottle of the tech protectant I've been waiting to try.

Also, what can I use to completely clean plastic/rubber trim so that when I use a new product it bonds properly?(ex. I was using VRT on my rubber trim and it never looked good, so I tried 38, and I was getting a streaky mess, so I cleaned it with some alcohol, and then the #38 worked like magic, but I'd rather keep alcohol away from my trim now as I hear it does bad things to plastic)

Sorry for the run on sentences.

[tgara]

I'd start with any good vinyl or rubber cleaner, like #39 (alternatively, Simple Green will do the trick). I've used a soft toothbrush in the past to clean rubber trim around windows, and it works very well. I'd follow that with a wash and dry, and then treat the rubber with a protectant like #40. One more point: I'd use a protectant with a sunscreen to help reduce the effects of heat, sun, and ozone.

Since we're talking about protectants, does anybody remember Meguiar's #42 (which is not made anymore)? It was a rich protectant that was fantastic. I used it on hard vinyl pieces and it made them jet black. Does anyone remember this stuff, or why it was discontinued?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by tgara
Since we're talking about protectants, does anybody remember Meguiar's #42 (which is not made anymore)? It was a rich protectant that was fantastic. I used it on hard vinyl pieces and it made them jet black. Does anyone remember this stuff, or why it was discontinued?

Hi tgara,

I remember this product and loved it. I still have a couple bottles in my collection of Meguiar's products. (I mostly collect older products, but I also try to collect discontinued products).

I was told that #42 was a lotion version of #40 without the cleaning agents. I used it on tires in the 1990's and other rubber components. Usually I would apply it thickly, allow it to penetrate and then after a while, remove the excess with a terry cloth towel. It would leave a rich, deep dark satin finish.

I also found it worked great on flat black paint, like the louvers on the rear windows of some cars, like Ferarri's 280Zs, etc.

I also used it on flat black paint, like shaker hoods, left the paint deep and dark with out turning white or making it glossy.

Mike

[gbackus]

So would tech protectant work for this or not? Can tech protectant also be used to detail my engine compartment? What about my weatherstripping/seals? I really like the way Tech protectant looks, and from what I gather it's supposed to have the highest amount of UV protection and ozone protection, so if I can use one product for all my plastic/rubber/trim, that would also be great.

Also, I'm going to try and pick up the new APC, and was wondering if this would work for cleaning the trim? If so, what dilution ratio should I use?

[tgara]

So would tech protectant work for this or not? Can tech protectant also be used to detail my engine compartment? What about my weatherstripping/seals?

Yes, it will work. Try it and see how you like it, especially in terms of level of gloss and longevity.

Personally, I have not tried the tech protectant because I've heard it leaves a bit more gloss than I prefer. However, others have used it and like the gloss level.

On a larger issue, why do people like glossy tires? Is this simply the "bling-bling" mentality run amok?

[vwguy]

Originally posted by tgara

Personally, I have not tried the tech protectant because I've heard it leaves a bit more gloss than I prefer. However, others have used it and like the gloss level.

On a larger issue, why do people like glossy tires? Is this simply the "bling-bling" mentality run amok?

I suppose in a lot of people's minds shiney = clean. I have been using the tech protectant on my dash and while it is a bit too shiney for my taste, I am still going to use it. The last time I went looking for Endurance all they had at any auto store was the high gloss version, which is not my first choice.

Brian

[NYCTS]

In regards to NXT Tech Protective Spray, how should one go about applying it to window trim ?

Should you wipe it on, let sit for a minute then wipe off or just apply and let air dry?

[Setec Astronomy]

I am just trying to use up my bottle of #42, so I can start using the GC Trim Detailer and/or #40 that I bought. I originally bought the #42 because it was recommended (I think right on the #26 bottle) to remove #26 from trim.

Someday I will find my old Meguiar's literature from 20 years ago that talks about it.

Mike Phillips: I should be saving my old bottles? Or donating them to the Mike Phillips museum? I have that #42, an old #2 labeled for hand application, and an old #7 which I think says TN instead of CA for the Meguiar's address.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Setec Astronomy
I am just trying to use up my bottle of #42, so I can start using the GC Trim Detailer and/or #40 that I bought. I originally bought the #42 because it was recommended (I think right on the #26 bottle) to remove #26 from trim.

Someday I will find my old Meguiar's literature from 20 years ago that talks about it.

Mike Phillips: I should be saving my old bottles? Or donating them to the Mike Phillips museum? I have that #42, an old #2 labeled for hand application, and an old #7 which I think says TN instead of CA for the Meguiar's address.

I collect old Meguiar's literature too!

I actually have a pretty good collection of old catalogs and misc sales literature. Hard to believe, but sometimes it comes in handy.

In my home office, I have a pretty good collection of old Meguiar's products, I'm not much of a collector, but I do like to collect old Meguiar's paraphernalia. Lynn recently found this old bottle of Furniture Glaze for the collection.



#42 was a great product, but had limited sales. What is it that David Spade says? "Goodbye"

Mike

[jfelbab]

My $0.02 on vinyl and rubber trim protection.

I've used #42 for years and now #40 on this window trim over the last 15 years. The appearance speaks for itself. The trim looks like new, even though this was a daily driver for 12 years and experienced 10-12 hours a day outdoors. Rain, snow, salt, industrial pollution, acid rain, nothing has harmed it. Guess I'm not going to be changing products anytime soon.