OT: Anybody got any good experiences with products restoring black plastic/trim on a vehicle?

[The Peeper]

I've got a couple that need help and anything I've tried in the past looks ok/good for a couple days and then it fades and is gone and the plastic turns back to gray. I've heard good things about the "Bling Sauce" line of products and watched a few YouTube videos of people cleaning up boats with it and it looks great. They were also sponsored by Bling Sauce too so not totally trusting the results.

 

[civildawg88]

Cerokote trim restorer. Prep is key though

 

[MrKotter]

What civildawg said. Probably the best out there

 

[dorndawg]

Bling Sauce sounds so dirty.

 

[theoriginalSALTYdog]

I've got a couple that need help and anything I've tried in the past looks ok/good for a couple days and then it fades and is gone and the plastic turns back to gray. I've heard good things about the "Bling Sauce" line of products and watched a few YouTube videos of people cleaning up boats with it and it looks great. They were also sponsored by Bling Sauce too so not totally trusting the results.

Got a friend who owns a body shop and he told me what to buy. I'll try to look tonight and find the name of it but I picked it up at a body shop supply store. There's no simple way to do this if you really want to restore it to look practically new. You essentially have to have a good cleaner and then utilize a polish (similar to a shoe polish applicator) and recolor it. I had an Avalanche and those things have a ton of plastic on them and it was oxidized badly. It was a job but once completed it looked almost new. It held up good for a while (12-18 mos) but you'll eventually have to repeat the process. If the vehicle isn't exposed to the elements and doesn't sit outside it will last a lot longer than mine did.

 

[NB17]

SC1 spray on

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

trim restorer

My porn name.

 

[The Peeper]

My porn name.

I may adopt "Bling Sauce" as mine since dorn thought it sounded dirty.

Thanks to those that have answered so far, keep them coming (that's what she said)

 

[thatsbaseball]

Turtle Wax Trim Restorer. I've used it for years.

 

[The Cooterpoot]

Turtle Wax Trim Restorer. I've used it for years.

That's the worst. Solution Finish is the best way I've found. It's got a black dye in it and I put it on, and then just rub a little oil or shine with a sun blocker in it ever so often and no problem. Lasts a good 2 years easy.

 

[HRMSU]

Believe it or not I've had good luck with Rustoleum Trim and Bumper paint after using a degreaser and cleaning. Only used black but restored my F150 plastic on bed trim and plastic around window. Also worked good on an old beater golf cart I spend too much time and money on.

 

[skydawg1]

Heat gun or torch. Keep the flame about 6 inches away at first, it will melt off the oxidation. Lasts for about 6 months. Do it outdoors, of course, on a non-windy day.

 

[BreckyBratt]

Cerokote trim restorer. Prep is key though

+1 for cerakote. Lasts two years + if done correctly.

 

[Papapat.sixpack]

Believe it or not I've had good luck with Rustoleum Trim and Bumper paint after using a degreaser and cleaning. Only used black but restored my F150 plastic on bed trim and plastic around window. Also worked good on an old beater golf cart I spend too much time and money on.

I used this on the fender flares of my 95 jeep wrangler and it’s been the best so far. I tried a lot of other products, but most seem to be temporary.

 

[bolddogge]

Heat gun or torch. Keep the flame about 6 inches away at first, it will melt off the oxidation. Lasts for about 6 months. Do it outdoors, of course, on a non-windy day.

I did this to a plastic 3 foot cube deck box I use as a package drop off box that sits in direct sunlight all day long. Although it worked like a charm, I haven't built up the nerve to try it on any of my vehicles yet.