C4 Permanent Trim Restorer from Gtechniq helps to revive the external trim on car to an 'as new' condition without altering gloss level. Strong UV absorption filter and chemical bond ensures maximum durability with a single application and typically helps to maintain a flawless finish for up to two years.

It’s an all-in-one formula that has been used by professionals for many years and has the added bonus of being suitable for exterior trim of all colors.

You can see that once dried the product will drastically darken the trim leaving a dark, rich sheen on the trim.

The rear bumper guards also were in poor condition and needed some attention. These were cleaned just like all the other trim pieces before applying the coating.After years of detailing cars, we have tried and tested plenty of plastic trim restorers and only very few produced excellent results. In terms of rating the plastic trim restorers within this article, we based our recommendations upon our own experience of using multiple branded products as well as a number of factors. The factors that we considered included their type, ease of application, durability, surface compatibility and value for money. Plastic Trim Restorer Buying Guide Because the coating forms its bond immediately it is very important to remove excess coating from the treated surface and any that has gone onto the vehicles bodywork or glass within 5 minutes of application Before you start, ensure that you have enough product for all of your trim. For example, if you have a Pajero (30ml) you would need more product than you would on a Golf (15ml)

Use the AP1 Lint-free Applicator supplied to spread the coating onto the surface of your trim. Soak the pad with several drops of product Ensure the surface(s) you are going to coat are free from any contaminants.For best results clean trim with a neat solution of W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner, then rinse and dry. If required use a medium-stiff brushC4 uses a covalent or chemical bond to actually become an extension of the plastic molecule it's protecting, swapping part of its molecular structure with the surface molecules of your car's trim to provide a protective coating of unparalleled durability. Revitalise tired and faded trim such as those found on wing mirror surrounds, windscreen wipers/trim, bumpers, mud-flaps, engine bays and more. C4 uses a covalent or chemical bond to actually become an extension of the plastic molecule it's protecting. Look at ceramic coating your car as it offers excellent protection against the harmful UV rays that damage your car’s trim. Why should I care? Strong UV absorption filter and chemical bond ensures maximum durability with a single application typically maintaining a flawless finish for up to two years. Use the AP1 Lint-free Applicator supplied to spread the coating onto the surface of your trim. Soak the pad with several drops of product

What this means is that you now have a protective coating of unparalleled durability. Unlike many trim products on the market Gtechniq C4 is an exceptionally thin (circa 30nm) optically clear film which means that it does not add an unattractive gloss film to the surface instead it restores all but the most faded trim to an as new condition. You can expect approximately 2 years from a single application. A quality trim restorer will do more than just dye the plastic or sit on top, both of which are superficial, temporary solutions to your problem and will wash away in the slightest rain. Park your car in a garage when at home and try and park it in a shaded area when you’re away from home. Ensure work is carried out in a well-ventilated environment, at temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius and aboveWhen applying the Meguiar’s plastic restorer, it’s advised that you use a small amount on an applicator pad and work the formula into the surface. It dries instantly and it’s non greasy to reduce the chances of leftover residue being left behind. To help you make an informed buying decision, we have produced the below guide regarding trim restorers.