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

The Peeper

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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.
 

theoriginalSALTYdog

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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.
 
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The Cooterpoot

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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.
 

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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.
 
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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.
 
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bolddogge

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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.
 
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