Earlier this year, I posted a thread comparing 4 trim detailers that I on my shelf:
- 303 Aerospace Protectant
- Adam's VRT
- Mother's Back to Black
- Black Wow
In that test, Black Wow didn't live up to its billing, and I was at a loss as to why. Since the results didn't seem to jibe with everything else I've seen, I decided to do a second test.
For this test, I applied the products to the side skirt, which hadn't had any protection applied in a few months. This is a different area than in the first test, and all products were applied over larger areas with a thin microfiber cloth.
I applied 2 coats of Black Wow, as is generally recommended the first time. Apparently I applied them too close together because it was kind of glossy and attracted dust. I wiped it down with a microfiber cloth and that corrected the condition.
Here are the photos:
As you can see, Black Wow lasted as long as you would have expected, and once again Mother's Back to Black put in a good showing.
If I were a consumer testing magazine, I'd have to give Mother's the "Best Buy" award. But remember that my trim, while 5 years old and not obsessively maintained, is in good condition. We've all seen the evidence of what BW can do to restore faded trim to show its additional capabilities beyond just basic protection.
