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Old 10-28-2009, 08:40 PM
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Trim Detailer Test, the Sequel: 303, Adam's, Mother's, Black Wow

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.

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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.
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i heard rumors bee is OG's ex-gf and trying to get back at him for some reason....

anyone have proof?
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:18 AM
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i heard rumors bee is OG's ex-gf and trying to get back at him for some reason....

anyone have proof?
First of all, I'm all man, baby! Second of all, I though BW showed well in this test (and the reason it's on the left and the right is because I used it on all the trim except for the test area - I'm a BW user now).

Remember, in the days before BW, Back to Black was the most recommended trim detailer around these parts. There was good reason for that! It does last quite well, and it's cheap and available at local auto-parts stores.

BW does a better job, can do more than simply protect, and has a less-glossy finish that many people prefer in this post-Armor All world in which we live.

A better test would be to find a Mini with grayed trim and apply all 4 products. That's where BW would really show its capabilities.
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nice test!
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Something that is way over due is THANK YOU Bee
for taking the time to due the test and document it so well

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thats some good stuff
I just bought my mini and used armor all for the time being but will definately pick up some of mothers back to black
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Picking up Mother's Back to Black, for sure. Can this be found at Autozone or Walmart?
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Picking up Mother's Back to Black, for sure. Can this be found at Autozone or Walmart?
absolutely! i support my local autozone!
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Great test. Thanks! Although I like Back to Black and use it quite often, it can run. One of my vehicles is a Dodge Dakota with a rear spoiler on it (a glorified tailgate protector) that gets scuffed up from normal use. Even when I apply the Back to Black in my garage and let it sit over night (the garage is heated), I'll still get streaks running down the tailgate days later, if we've had any kind of dew or fog. I'd love to try the Black Wow to see if it doesn't run, but I can't get the stuff around here.
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