Ok All,
What do you all consider to be the BEST product for restoring faded exterior plastics such as door handles, mirrors etc..?

 

Armor all! Stuff is ridiculous when used on faded surfaces.


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I have never found a good product for all pieces other than painting them with a plastic coat. There is a product that worked well for the bed rails called Restore Black by Bondo. However, I would not use it on anything but bed rails. It's a dye, and has to be redone about every 6 months. I painted my cowl and to me, that is the best solution.

 

Stuff is also ridculously greasy and doesn't last at all.


I use Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant. My trim isn't faded badly, but does darken it a little and lasts about 2-3 months.

Lots of good products here:http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-trim-sealant.html

Solution Finish and Tuf Shine in the link above are quite impressive.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...n-product.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...t-rayview.html


Otherwise painting would likely be your best if you want something really permanent, prep is key though.

 

I bought some Turtle Wax restoring product that seemed to work pretty good. Makes the surface really slick though. I would be weary of putting it on door handles and such because you might end up punching yourself in the face.

 

paint.....

 

I used a couple rattle cans of Rustoleum truck bed coating. It worked awesome. I've had it on the truck for 4 months so far and I can't tell if it has faded yet or not. It leaves it with a gritty surface kinda like sandpaper (if that matters to you or not).

 

Thanks. Has anyone tried this:
http://www.foreverblack.com/
or this:
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...ltimate-black/

??

 

Aside from painting the pieces, there's not really a long lasting solution that I've found. Plasti-dip is really good stuff and once it's good and cured it will last a long time, however it's a flat finish if that matters.

 

I use SEM's 39143 paint. You can get it at any auto paint supply store. It looks factory when done.

 

Here's what I've used. http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...trim-restorer/

I used it on my previous car - a 2007 BMW X3. It dries with a wet look and repels water. Looked like new for over a year, but then I traded her in for my F150. It's expensive but a little goes a very long way. I plan on using it on all my plastic parts as soon as I get a nice warm day....

 

Stoner Trim Shine. I buy it at O'Reillys Auto Parts. Spray it on and walk away. Lasts six months to a year and then buy another can for $6 or so and spray it on again. And walk away. Best stuff I've ever seen for restoring the parts back to showroom finish.

They also make a glass cleaner called Invisible Glass that is the best glass cleaner I've ever found.

Haven't tried their Tire Shine yet but I think I will now that I'm so impressed with the other products the sell.

 

Thank me later

http://www.showroomnewproducts.com/shop-car-dye-kits

you have to use what color your trim was. its not for changing colors.

Its a Plastic dye, so it dont just cover it. here is is used on some ranger fender flares:

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/exter...stic-trim.html

Before



After



50/50

 

The heat gun trick has worked in the past for me.

 

My brother put me onto the Forever Black product line for a running board that had faded.

The stuff works great & lasts...it is a dye though.