I've used wipe new in the bottle and solution finish on my vehicross and it all depends on your personal preference if you'll want a satin finish or shine. But wipe new still going strong.
I don't think the Cerakote got a fair shake. That whole side was buffed when the instructions did not say to buff. I wonder how much better it would have looked if left to cure the way the manufacturer intended? I wonder how much product got removed by the towel?
Wish people that are doing product reviews would actually follow the manufactures instructions, instead doing what think is a better way to apply product. I would think that the company tested several ways of applying the product, and chose the best way.. FOLLOW the INSTRUCTIONS.
I used the old version of Wipe-New when it was still in a little bottle. It worked great and lasted as long as I had the truck. I used it on an old Ford Escape with VERY faded charcoal plastic bumpers. I like the little bit if shine it leaves behind.
I never buff the CERAKOTE, it typically levels off on its own. I just put it on a friend's car yesterday and by the time they got home it looked perfect.
Great video! Thanks for posting. I'm a frequent user of the Cerakote Trim Restorer, but have to admit that I prefer the glossier look of the Wipe New Black Trim Restorer more. Will be using the Wipe New going forward.
Nice Video Josh, and you resisted wiping it level Lol , I think it all depends on the look you want Cerakote seems Matt where Wipe New is a simi gloss finish , I’ve used Wipe New in the past works great and it lasts for a couple years if not more , I overlapped it as well with no problems, it’s pretty cool they have these products that last and they don’t just wash out like a dressing does , One and done baby !!
All of these trim restorers work well. I've been wanting to try Cerakote, I hear great things. I have used Adam's, Solution Finish, and Cera Trim by TLC. I found that Solution Finish out lasted Adam's and Cera Trim🤷♂️.
From what I heard they say last for like 200 car washes or 100 I don’t know about it lasts in that long it might have a trend but I’m good for a long time
I used Cerakote and I should have wipe off the excess because it does leave streaks. Is there a way to buff off the streaks after it has already harden?
I already messed up one panel on my jetski because that buffing was not mentioned in the instructions! Thanks for mentioning that man! At least other panels now I will do correctly.
I bought the trim cubes after your first video i wish it was a little cheaper but i have never used something so easy to put on clean and fast i did all the trim and mirrors on f250 it literally look factory when done 👍
Wipe new as of today is very nice and thicker material on the gloves more like medical gloves, I for one appreciate your clarity and workmanship, I wiped my WIPE NEW so I may be in trouble? If Rust-oleum owns it we can be sure it will be an excellent AMERICAN product they have redone the wipes all six are the very same chemicals! Thanks for your GREAT video.
Pro tip: I actually used my leftover Cerakote wipes (still have 5 remaining) as cleat-coat for headlights after buffing them. Worked great so far. It has only been 6 weeks and 2 washes though, but if it won't last, I already have the right clear now, so I'll just buff it again and apply the new clear coat.
I used the Wipe New when it was in the bottle. I used it on the roof trim on an Integra Type R. Any place where it touched the paint it left a hard layer of nail polish-like mess. I wish i had never used this product. I couldn't tell that i had gotten it on the paint since its clear, and now it looks just terrible on the parts it touched. If you have a nice vehicle that only needs a little Back-To-Black (Mother's), dont mess with this stuff. Like i said it looks like i spilled clear coat all over the paint. Id only use it on an absolute beater.
I prefer the gloss; it’s going to wear over time anyhow, why hasten the aging process? I’ve had great success with Cerakote but love the Lithium cube application concept. Detailers need one of these 4 in their Arsenal since there is so much cladding on newer cars. Thanks for showcasing the best products!
The wipe new looks blotchy and streaky. The cerakote looks natural, and just a better overall appearance. The cerakote looks easier to apply as well. I want my plastic trim to look “renewed”, not like someone doused it in armor all. Cerakote for me.
Great video Josh. The Wipe Nu is the only one of these that I have experience with and I found that the instructions aren’t very good. While it’s still wet, it’s absolutely fine to overlap the Wipe Nu despite their instructions. The smoother the plastic, the more the Wipe Nu will streak so i buff it smooth. Oh and you’re definitely right about the Wipe Nu smell, think DEF 😅
Thanks! I’m interested to see how well wipe new stand up to the rest. I feel Ike the as seen on tv products get a bad wrap but it seems to be handling as well as the others so far
Yeah, you really need to use a box on one vehicle if the wipe runs dry you don’t notice it for about a week then your trim is Streeked everywhere if they had a better application process, it would be better. You have a small spray bottle. Of the product. I have a ford explore 2014 on the other hand there paint sealant is amazing
@@imjoshv Try mother's back to black trim Cleaner, not restorer. Comes with a black bristle brush. It's a clear gel like substance, you clean the trim with. Gets rid of those pesky water drip spots and stains and anything else that stains the trim. Brings life back to the trim. You can use a non marring scrub pad instead of the brush if you want to, I find the gel falls off the brush and can make a mess or apply the gel with the scrub pad and agitate the gel on the trim with the brush. Wipe clean with microfiber, then apply any trim restorer you prefer. I did this concept recently on my Honda cr-v and then sold the SUV to carvana. It came out like brand new. I used wipe nu as my trim restorer. Hope you find this informative. Keep up the good videos.
Also, if your finding the gel to dry on the trim before you can agitate it with the brush, just spray water and it will reactivate. That's what I recommend.
After reading comments I had great expectations of at least a 90% restoration on our 2005 headlight. I carefully followed the video's procedures. Within a few minutes the cloudiness resurfaced. You can barely see the components under the headlight covers. It actually accentuated all the tiny cracks. Under daylight the surface is all fracked making the headlights even worse before using the product! I had applied the step 3 coating in the same speed and manner as the video instructed yet there are noticeable streaks. Do you recommend buying another kit and start over?
You need to sand the light down completely Finish sanding with 800 grit Then when finished sanding Use the 800 grit and do horizontal strokes on the whole headlight But a can of 2k clear coat ( glamour ) And spray it with that Takes 24 hrs to set up Don’t wash the headlight for a month You want it to gas out Any drips or orange peel can be sanded out later This method lasts the longest ( years ) and looks the best.
Dear Cerakote, We all love your trim restoration whips and fo sho it’s da shizz nizz!!! 🌟🌚🔥But can y’all PLEASE for the love of car detailing MAKE this into a spray bottle! 🙏🙏👌🏽☝🏽🥹
I got a good question did any of those coatings run ir leak under the elements ? I cant seem to find a good trim spray or treatment that dont leak all over... ?
Wipe new sued cerakote over this product because if I remember correctly wipe new stated cerakote was too similar of a product but was found to be different.
Without some sort of a longevity comparison, this is worthless, might as well been comparing this stuff to regular armor all, left inside overnight....what are they like after a month? Six months?
I really, really like Cerakote, but then came the Lithium cubes. There is a big price difference between the two. With that being said, I will use the Cerakote. Great comparison video!
I have a new truck about 3 months old but I want to make the trim shinny or more deep black witch do you think would work best ? Or what do you recommend for that
Two quick observations, first you wiped off the Cerakot which reduced the amount and the time to penetrate into the plastic and second none of these products contain the most important thing which is a UV protectant. I have used the Cerakot on my 2019 mustang it's been holding up for two months 5 washes and 5 rain storms my only negative comment is I would like more gloss.
I've never used the Cerakot before so I won't comment about it. However, I've used Wipe-New for 14 years on my 2017 Chevrolet Avalanche's exterior and interior plastic trim. And all of the vehicles trim looks amazing. The exterior trim has very little fade or UV damage, and has a very nice semi-gloss finish. The interior trim looks as good as new. My vehicle is not garage kept and considering these hot Georgia summers and sun, that is amazing. I definitely recommend t o anyone who asks me how I keep my trim looking so good. It lasts about 18 -24 months on exterior trim and top of interior dashboard; and for 3 - 4 years on on rest of interior trim. I won't even try anything else.
Another good product comparison. I like the side by side comparisons instead of a one product demo. Since your bringing the black back, How about a comparison on tire dressing products?
Another detailer did tests on trim restorers, he found Cerakote did well as well as a product from Malco. I believe the Malco product is more cost effective?
Is thee a small applicator that I can buy to put this on with precision? I’m thinking something like a ceramic coating applicator? Use for application, then into the garbage. Maybe foam wrapped in microfibre? I have large ones from Griot’s, but they are way too large. Thanks in advance!
I agree with some of these other guys , he seems to like listening to himself and leaning on his own understanding like he's trying too hard to sell snake oil.
WTF??? Why didn't you follow the actual instructions for the Wipe New??? It's not an accurate comparison between the two products because you didn't follow the instructions, Jeez😢 If you wanted to see if there was a difference between following the instructions or doing it your way, you could have done it in a side-by-side comparison..
Can someone please help!! I applied mine incorrectly and my Dashboard is all streaky and I cant get off. Can someone please give me some Help on how to remove it? I used the wipe new
I don’t wanna sit her for 20 mins Have the boxes open and show how many are in each box Do a fastforward of u applying it and add effects to it Showing before and after
Great comparison Josh, is there a great spray plastic restorer/protectant? I use mother’s back to black in a spray can on my challenger grill, did it one time using a little paint brush and OMG never again, lol, awesome video 👍😁
@@davestewart9146 Mother’s Back to Black cream is mildly better than your gramma’s hand cream. Stay away from that one as well. If you see that your trim has gone a bit grey/ white, it’s too far gone for these base-model coatings. Here in this video, all products look much better.
Dude ur plastic is so sun plaatered wow i think the cerekote juat highlighted the natured wear and sun marks in the plastic makes me wonder if several coats to get those suuupperr faded plastic back to life ... 🤷
Absolutely don't use Cerakote products on your trim if the car is evenly remotely new. They won't tell you this, which is appalling, but it'll wreck trim on a new car. The off gassing will push the coating away from the surface and can't be fixed. There should be a class action lawsuit against the company, no questions asked.
Well... I just treated ALL exterior plastic trim on my brand new Ford Maverick to eliminate fading from sun in Mexico where it probably sat a few months awaiting parts before completion of build. Hopefully I didn't make a mistake trying to treat it myself!
