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Automobile plastic trim restorers
Posted on 7/29/25 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 7/29/25 at 5:13 pm
The black plastic trim on my SUV, around the wheel wells, rocker panels, and around rear bumper have faded. What is a good restorer to use considering ease of application and longevity?
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Posted on 7/29/25 at 5:21 pm to doublecutter
Solution Finish works as well as about any of them. Available in Amazon. A little goes a long way.
Posted on 7/29/25 at 5:38 pm to doublecutter
i used that 'forever black' shoe polish-looking junk back in the day and it was AMAZING. lasted for a very very long time; took discolored 'gray' trim all around my 4runner and made it nice and black again.
Posted on 7/29/25 at 6:59 pm to doublecutter
Cerakote is the best I've used
Posted on 7/29/25 at 9:55 pm to doublecutter
I’ve used these wipes and they work really well. Cerakote Trim Wipes
Posted on 7/30/25 at 9:59 am to doublecutter
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What is a good restorer to use considering ease of application and longevity?
I found that blasting with a fan nozzle from my pressure washer then treating lasted far longer than any product alone.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 10:00 am to doublecutter
I've seen videos online of using a propane torch to restore plastic stadium seats. I guess the heat brings the oil back up to the surface and brings the color back.
No idea if it works but I've been tempted to try it on my black trim that's faded.
No idea if it works but I've been tempted to try it on my black trim that's faded.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 10:20 am to DuckSausage
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I've seen videos online of using a propane torch to restore plastic stadium seats
A good heat gun will do the same thing with less risk of fire.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 1:38 pm to Shexter
Propane torch will remove oxidation. Just do it quickly.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:27 pm to doublecutter
30% glycerin 70% isopropyl alcohol
Posted on 8/3/25 at 6:41 am to doublecutter
Did a good bit of research on this earlier this year:
Solution Finish - I bought some of this but never got around to applying it but plan to when it cools down to a large bumper section. I think it’s the best but a little tedious to apply, lasts a long time
Chemical Guys VRP - works fine, but temporary. Easy application, generally better reviewed than the other back to black type products. Can also be used on the interior.
Cerakote wipes - somewhat easy application but can show streaking. It definitely works and lasts a long time.
SEM Spray paint - most invasive option but this would likely be the most permanent and effective
Don’t advise any heat option, from what I’ve gathered, it would work temporarily, but as it fades again will be more washed out and would be harder to fix.
Solution Finish - I bought some of this but never got around to applying it but plan to when it cools down to a large bumper section. I think it’s the best but a little tedious to apply, lasts a long time
Chemical Guys VRP - works fine, but temporary. Easy application, generally better reviewed than the other back to black type products. Can also be used on the interior.
Cerakote wipes - somewhat easy application but can show streaking. It definitely works and lasts a long time.
SEM Spray paint - most invasive option but this would likely be the most permanent and effective
Don’t advise any heat option, from what I’ve gathered, it would work temporarily, but as it fades again will be more washed out and would be harder to fix.
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