I think it should be called Black Gold - $25 for 4 ounces! That's $800 a gallon! That's...that's...well, that's more expensive than Holy Water!

 

When I first got my bottle, I thought, wow (no pun intended) this stuff is expensive. But, you hardly use any. A couple of drops per wheel arch (which is a lot of plastic). So, on a per-detailing basis, it's cheap (although I haven't figured out the price).

 

I suppose that's true, and Holy Water probably can't remove polish residue.

 

Not in this lifetime, anyway.

 

True, but can black WOW get the Devil out?

 

Cool, I was going to take my wheels off this weekend to polish them. Great idea!

 

No. Can't use it on the electrical system.

 

Some people would call the white stuff in their trim the Devil because before BW it kept returning no matter what you tried!

 

i thinks im going to shut my computer off...

 

I've already had OG's baby once. It's not all it's cracked up to be...

 

Was it a widdle PC bundle o/joy

 

I have to say that, yes it's spendy, but it does turn white trim black again. Richard, are you saying that with BW trim won't turn white again? I did the rear bumper protector pad on my wifes Forester. It was white, but wow it turned black. 3 weeks on & it's turning white again. Am I not using the BW correctly?

 

^^ you might want to get some black spray paint in your case.

 

It depends on how it's used. Consider that first and foremost, BW restores the color of your trim and keeps it that way. You don't need very much product when using it this way.

However if you've got wax or polish residue on the trim, then you will want to use a bit more BW than usual. Why? The percentage of cleaners to dressing components is pretty low--intentionally done that way to be safe for your paint.

When you use BW in "cleaning mode", you will want to have more "cleaning agents" to work for you. Another reason why using an applicator with some bite is preferable. I like the stitched edging on the MF Skinny applicators, or a shop rag will work too. Of course a light colored clean cloth or applicator will show the wax/polish residue coming off more easily as you work. The applicator will turn dark, indicating that you are actually removing it, and not just hiding it with the BW application.

Future applications of BW won't need to use so much product because you will just be maintaining the "clean" look.

Richard

 

The plastic in question had no wax on it to remove. I'll give it another go.

Thanks for the help Richard.

Ken, I use a foam brush for all my paint jobs.

 

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Well, Ok, I guess I can throw on the workout briefs and straddle my um, mini for the ladies.

As well as let my girl (the one I spoke about a month ago) take some photos next to it.

That would be the fair approach.

Issue with black wow: Massive lint sticking to it 1-2 days later. It's like a lint magnet. Something incorrect??

 

Yes, wipe it down with a wet towel after application. You have excess product that's attracting dust.

That's why some people like to put it on BEFORE washing the car. After the wash, any excess is rubbed off during the washing process.

BW treated plastic should be matte black, not shiny. Shiny looks good, but is wet and attracts dust.

Next time, use less, spread it out more, and wipe it down, or wait until the next wash.

Richard

 

Got any pix?? I'm not sure what the bumper protector pad looks like?
Is it white because of age and weathering?

BW isn't permanent, but it will last longer than most any other dressing/conditioner on the market. It's not dye based so it won't last "forever" like some products claim.

Richard

 

I guess I put too much on. I hope the gloss/stick part comes off this next wash on Friday.

 

I am soooo guessing but the first time I applied the BW it was a static electricity nightmare. Wiping off after application did not keep the lint away at all. I didn't feel like I applied it heavy but the 1st time out was no picnic. The 2nd time I applied it wasn't as bad but I still got some static & some lint. The 3rd time I got no lint or static. I wonder if the problem lies in applying it on virgin trim that has never had BW put on it & once you are applying BW on some existing BW it calms the static electricity.

I am totally hypothesising here but when we all applied it for the first time many had the dreaded static & lint, then we all quited down. I haven't changed how I apply it except that on 2nd application I switched from sponge to diaper cloth applicator

Am I an idjet :impatient or could my hypothesis have some truth to it

 

That doesn't necessarily have to be an "either or" situation.



If I didn't love ya, I wouldn't tease you. And that goes for everyone here.

 

 

Oh behave !!

And I was just talking about cute asses in another thread. Ironic.

 

Ken,
Remember, I have a daily driver, so my car actually gets used, instead of sitting in a garage all day, where BW can stay nice and clean!

 

I put too much on and screwed it up. I might have to rub some weak, like 15% isopropyl mixture on it or something. I will see how it is after a wash and a scrub.