my shadowline trim is ruined... I think, help

[Johnmadd]

Tried cleaning the shadowline trim with m105, claybar, m205 and basically anything I could think of on hand. If anyone has been able to bring it back to life has a trick let me know. If anyone coming to the 2016 reunion wants to help me there even better. It's so dull and will not shine at all, it's my fault for not keeping up really. I'm much better working on the mechanical stuff than detailing. Thanks in advance for any help :)

[fw_fw]

Are you doing it by hand or with an orbital buffer? When I tried by hand it was useless. Taped off the surrounding area and used a 3" pad on the PC 7424 with m105. Keep it moving, but it brought out the shine.

[Johnmadd]

By hand, but my detailer said he tried with his buffer but I didnt know what product he was using so I went to what I did successfully in the past with no success. I'm pretty bummed.

[az3579]

You need a good DA polisher to get that done. I can bring some product and equipment with me if you'd like - I just polished all of my window trim today and came out beautiful.

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[Johnmadd]

You need a good DA polisher to get that done. I can bring some product and equipment with me if you'd like - I just polished all of my window trim today and came out beautiful.

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Please do, I have neglected it and if you can fix it I'll buy you a meal.

[Vas]

You need a good DA polisher to get that done. I can bring some product and equipment with me if you'd like - I just polished all of my window trim today and came out beautiful.

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Pics or it didn't happen

[ELCID86]

^ lol

I need to do this. Glad the the family is helping you out John.

[fw_fw]

I'll load up all my polishing supplies and Porter Cable as well and bring them to the Mafia Reunion...

[Johnmadd]

I'll load up all my polishing supplies and Porter Cable as well and bring them to the Mafia Reunion...

Thanks man, nothing short of everything is worth it to me!

[BADCLOWN]

I clay/wax my by hand and it works fine. Post some pics of your trim

[Johnmadd]

It's very hard to tell by pics, it looks bad though.

[GotZHP]

Tried cleaning the shadowline trim with m105, claybar, m205 and basically anything I could think of on hand. If anyone has been able to bring it back to life has a trick let me know. If anyone coming to the 2016 reunion wants to help me there even better. It's so dull and will not shine at all, it's my fault for not keeping up really. I'm much better working on the mechanical stuff than detailing. Thanks in advance for any help :)

Are you talking the trim by the windows?

[Johnmadd]

Are you talking the trim by the windows?

Yes sir.

[Johnmadd]

Frank brought it back to life. Thanks Frank!

[ELCID86]

I need to try this.


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[fredo]

That sounds great ! Pls share technique. Mine has seen better days.

[fw_fw]

Frank brought it back to life. Thanks Frank!

Happy to help John!!!

Used m105 with a 3" orange pad on a PC 7424 random orbit buffer.......