i just joined the site...i just recently(last week)purchased a 2002 f150 supercrew....i had been reading a lot of post about protecting the black trim....before i bought the truck i had a 98 jeep wrangler....the fender flares on the jeep were faded real bad and i had them replaced...when i got the new ones the guy at the dealership said to use "Black Magic"...so i started using it...man what a difference...it has pertroleum in it...which helps protect the black and keep it from fading...i highly recommend it...i will use it on my trucks black finish......they also make a tire care which is really good as well....but just dont put it on too thick....buy the eagle one tire sponges write trim on one and tires on the other.....those work great.....hope this helps

 

The petroleum distillates don't make it shine. It is the silicone that is in the product. I have several waterbased dressings that make stuff shine and look black.

To protect the trim though you need to make sure it has UV inhibitors in it. I'm pretty sure Black Magic probably does. I know Pro's Premo Dressing and 303 Aerospace have UV ihibitors in them, too.

Just make sure you keep your trim dressed and it will keep it from fading black.

The foam paint brushes are great for applying dressing. Also, the things you use to wet stamps with the little bottle and a sponge. Those are great for applying dressing but they put it on a little thick so you'll have to come back and buff the trim well. You should be buffing the trim a few minutes after the product sets anyways. Buffing it will prevent it from running down the paint.

 

I heard that anything with petroleum distillates are bad for the trim. I thought it actually dries out the trim, then fading and cracking will occur. Isn't the PD bad for the paint too? Thats why all bottles say: avoid paint surfaces. I'll just stick with 303. Waterbased and UV protectant, you can't go wrong.

 

It is just the PD's will streak on paint and also strip carnauba wax.

 

Where do you get this 303 aerospace protectant? I've seen every thing from Black Magic to peanut butter recommended.

 

You can order it on here<http://www.properautocare.com./303-16.html>. Or get it at places that sell boating supplies. I got mine at West Marine.

 

I ordered 303 Protectant from the company direct. It arrived just yesterday. $52.90 + $10 s&h for a gallon + a 16oz spray bottle. That was only .50 more than just one gallon at West Marine.

303 Products

 

Thanks for the info guys, definitely need to keep the trim looking good

 

Just to let you guys know, Black magic is just about the same as baby oil, thats what i use on my truck, and its a hell of a lot cheeper. Cant tell the difference between them. Give it a try and find out for your self.

 

Just to let you guys know, Black magic is just about the same as baby oil, thats what i use on my truck, and its a hell of a lot cheeper. Cant tell the difference between them. Give it a try and find out for your self.