Pictures of the trim between the front and rear windows of a crewcab.
07 truck.. im surprised they look like this already.
Looks chalky/faded/running white streaks. There is a darker spot towards the bottom were it actually looks black but thats from where a hand is used in closing the door all the time. First picture is looking foward, second picture is looking backward

 

Carwash soap damage?

Try non then abrasive plastic polish.

 

I don't have a NBS, but is that plastic? If so, try some Black Wow.

 

I dont know if its soap damage, ive been using mequires gold class wash.
Would I need to use any kind of cleaner on it first before using black wow.

 

IF it's plastic and not matte painted metal:

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/m3916.html

 

Hey, what I do for a lot of the plastic is actually tire blackner. I use Black Magic Titanium aerosol spray and use a tire applicator to apply it. I spray it on the applicator and then put it where I chose After a while of rain, it runs a bit down the paint, but it easy comes of with a windex, washing, ect. I have an extended cab and my door pieces are all high gloss from the factory, gut the running boards, plastic bumper valances ect. I do this. It works well and is cheap. Hope that helps

 

To be honest I cant figure out if its plastic or metal.

 

Here is an option. My dad has a sign shop and I bet where you live you could do the do this. If you have a local sign shop, ask them to get black vinyl to put over the trim on your door. What I would do is have them measure the door part and then put the gloss black vinyl over it, but make sure they put clear vinyl over it because it will protect it from weather, waxing, ect. It would restore the glossy look and should not be expensive. I bet you could even have a different color put on: i.e. silver, chrome, ect to contrast the truck, but absolutley have it cleared.

John

 

I think that surface is plastic and plastic polish or wax should bring it back. If not intentional, I can see harsh detergent stripping it out like that. I have never seen an unintentional flat look for that part of the truck. I have always treated that surface like paint and waxed and it shines like the rest of the trucks paint. My truck is a 2004 NBS and never dulled out like that.

 

If it is in fact plastic and is supposed to be shiny, I'd try PlastX. This headlight restoration kit would have what you need for that:

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/g1900.html

 

Bad idea. That area isn't plastic. It's more of a vinyl decal type material.

Clean them well with an APC and apply a dressing to them. That should take care of the problem.

 

What do you guys think about trying this

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...p?T1=MEG+A1216

 

That's just ordinary cleaner wax. I'd listen to hwm3 on this - at least he knew what that material is. I sure didn't.

 

APC...??? like simple green or something?

 

APC stand for All Purpose Cleaner. I would not use Simple Green on any surface on you vehicle because it can damage paint and other materials. I would use APC mixed at 10:1 and make sure that you wash the any paint that APC comes into contact with lots of clean water and rewax with your favorite wax. I use APC mixed at 10:1 for everything from cleaning the plastics in my truck to cleaning my tires and its even safe for fabric when mixed at the right ratio.