When an innovator in the custom car industry comes out with his own surface care product, people tend to perk up and pay attention. Rich Evans, a custom fabricator, painter and designer out of Huntington Beach, California owns and operates a custom shop, Rich Evans Designs. If you've ever seen a one-off car that looked like nothing else you've ever seen, chances are Rich Evans got his hands on it at some point. So when I heard Rich Evan's own product, Solution Finish, would be available at Autogeek, I was eager to get my hands on it to put it to the test.

Solution Finish isn't your typical trim restoration product. Solution Finish utilizes an advanced blend of polymers to restore and protect virtually any black vinyl or plastic surface. While most trim restorers are greasy and oily, Solution Finish dries to the touch and provides long-lasting protection against the elements.






This is what your typical black plastic bumper trim looks like after years of neglect from sitting outside in the sun, unprotected. Solution Finish can be used on black plastic or vinyl trim that's brand new, or it can be used to restore dull, faded trim back to like-new condition.







Before attempting to restore any black plastic or vinyl trim, thoroughly clean it first using a pro-strength cleaner. I chose to use Detailer's Pro Series Cleanse-All because although it's formulated to break up bugs, dirt and grease, it's safe on virtually any automotive surface.






To provide the necessary agitation, I used a Cobra Microfiber Applicator Pad. Microfiber works great to scrub plastic and vinyl trim, releasing dirt and grease.






After thoroughly cleaning the area with DP Cleanse-All, I dried it using a soft microfiber towel. Solution Finish needs to be applied to a CLEAN and DRY surface.






After laying down a tape line, I applied a tiny amount of Solution Finish to a poly foam applicator. Hyper-Concentrated does not even begin to describe how concentrated Solution Finish truly is. Notice how I'm wearing Black Nitrile Gloves? This makes clean-up much easier just in case I get any Solution Finish on my hands.






Solution Finish goes on super thin. With this product, less is more.






I only had to reapply another pea-sized drop to my applicator to complete half of the rear bumper trim.






50/50






A couple more drops of Solution Finish and the rest of the bumper trim was restored to a like-new finish.






Solution Finish is easy to use, goes on extremely thin, and it works. After completely restoring the rear bumper trim to like-new condition, I still had about 85% of the 1 ounce test bottle left.

If you're looking for an alternative trim restoration product for all your faded black vinyl and plastic trim, give Solution Finish a try.


Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer

 

Wow - that looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Is this a permanent solution or will this wash off like some other plastic restoration products? Any concerns with getting it on paint or glass?

Thanks much.

Matt

 

Matt,

When applied correctly, you will see about 12-18 months of protection. It's not recommended to get any on paint or glass, but I did on accident and it wiped off without any problems.

 

12 - 18 months is excellent. This product looks like a great solution to a broad problem. Nice going!

Matt

 

Solution Finish, the product that brings back black trim, is now available in a convenient kit that includes several essential items to help you successfully restore dull, neglected plastic and vinyl surfaces to like-new condition!

Solution Finish isn't your typical trim restoration product. Solution Finish utilizes an advanced blend of polymers to restore and protect virtually any black vinyl or plastic surface. While most trim restorers are greasy and oily, Solution Finish dries to the touch and provides long-lasting protection against the elements.


The Solution Finish Exterior Trim Kit includes:

• 1 oz. Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer
• 4 oz. Detailer's Pro Series Cleanse-All Exterior Surface Cleaner
• 20 Pack of Large Nitrile Gloves
• 4 Poly Foam Applicators
• 18mm 3M Scotch 233+ Premium Automotive Masking Tape

With the Solution Finish Exterior Trim Kit, you can take plastic and vinyl trim that looks like this...






Into this!






If you've been looking for a solution to dull, faded plastic and vinyl surfaces, the Solution Finish Exterior Trim Kit includes everything you need to restore plastic and vinyl trim - the right way.

Solution Finish Exterior Trim Kit

Solution Finish - The Solution To Dull, Faded Plastic & Vinyl Trim

 

good stuff !

 

I'm putting some of that stuff in my Autogeek shopping cart right now, thanks for the heads up!

 

You're welcome.

 

Hmm i'll definitely have to try this stuff. Looks like a good product

 

It has been very popular since it was introduced, especially the kit.