Best coating for hard black plastic

[The Guz]

I do have the C4 Permanent Trim Coating and it might be the answer.

I will consider using a Q-Tip and painstakingly apply it one drop at a time (it does go a long way on my other trim I have done on the car).

I find it has lasted 8 months on my trim around the front and rear window mouldings.

Should work really well and look good. I need to check the bottle of C4 I have to see if the plunger can be removed to pour it into an air brush.

I wonder if a suede applicator would work if cut into small pieces.

 

[Mantilgh]

I would spray Gloss Coat but that would use alot of product(like 1 syringe at 90.00).

Hehe...Sir, title of the thread said best, not most cost effective.

C4 sounds like it would be good.

Eldo, that's the one I was thinking of.

Overspray a problem with that product?

 

[Eldorado2k]

Eldo, that's the one I was thinking of.

Overspray a problem with that product?

Thanks to it having an adjustable sprayer, overspray is never a problem.

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[The Guz]

Some of those products you listed make bold claims to last alot longer... But IME I've seen plastic treated with them only a couple months out and I can't even tell there's anything on there...

This may have to be re applied more often, but IMO nothing provides the pop quite like it. Plus it's super easy to use on honeycomb grills. Only takes a few seconds to spray.

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-plastic-vinyl-coating.html


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I'm a fan of this but it just doesn't last. Used it a few times on the same type of grilles as crispy and within a few days it's already diminished. After the first wash it's gone. Looks great as soon as it's applied.

Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant works better and would be a good option for these grilles.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I'm a fan of this but it just doesn't last. Used it a few times on the same type of grilles as crispy and within a few days it's already diminished. After the first wash it's gone. Looks great as soon as it's applied.

Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant works better and would be a good option for these grilles.

I see 2 weeks on average. But it will not survive through rain. [not really an issue since it rarely rains in Southern California]

2-3 weeks is fine by me and true to who/what the product is made for.. Meguiars Detailers Line products were made with a maintenance detailers schedule in mind, if you think about it, every product in that line is made to last a good solid couple weeks and then it's time for a quik maintenance detail to renew everything fresh once again.


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[The Guz]

It's rained quite a bit this year.

I would rather have something that lasts longer that requires less maintenance so I could focus on other things.

 

[AZpolisher15]

It's rained quite a bit this year.

I would rather have something that lasts longer that requires less maintenance so I could focus on other things.

Would the new Megs Ultimate Fast Finish be worth a shot on a black grille?

 

[Eldorado2k]

It's rained quite a bit this year.

I would rather have something that lasts longer that requires less maintenance so I could focus on other things.

It was 80 degrees today. It's not gonna rain anymore this year, my friend. Lol.

Long lasting stuff is cool don't get me wrong, but from my experience most of those products have drawbacks. i.e. Meguiars Ultimate Black Trim Restorer lasts a really long time, but doesn't look so great + it's nearly impossible to remove once it's on there [I haven't tried the Mothers version but it looks similar]
And as far as the fancy coatings such as D-Lux... I guess we can take their word for it, but I sure can't notice whether it's on there or not a few months after it's been applied. I'm fan of being able to see the difference a product makes on the surface. [which is why I'm not really big on Megs Quik Interior Detailer or absolutely need a leather conditioner to leave no sheen behind]

Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant: I've never tried it, from what people say it's solid, but it would be tedious trying to apply to a honeycomb grill. Carpro Perl might be easier. But those products are sure to gradually fade away just like anything else and need to be reapplied.




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[The Guz]

Would the new Megs Ultimate Fast Finish be worth a shot on a black grille?

Maybe.

It was 80 degrees today. It's not gonna rain anymore this year, my friend. Lol.

Long lasting stuff is cool don't get me wrong, but from my experience most of those products have drawbacks. i.e. Meguiars Ultimate Black Trim Restorer lasts a really long time, but doesn't look so great + it's nearly impossible to remove once it's on there [I haven't tried the Mothers version but it looks similar]
And as far as the fancy coatings such as D-Lux... I guess we can take their word for it, but I sure can't notice whether it's on there or not a few months after it's been applied. I'm fan of being able to see the difference a product makes on the surface. [which is why I'm not really big on Megs Quik Interior Detailer or absolutely need a leather conditioner to leave no sheen behind]

Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant: I've never tried it, from what people say it's solid, but it would be tedious trying to apply to a honeycomb grill. Carpro Perl might be easier. But those products are sure to gradually fade away just like anything else and need to be reapplied.




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I did not say it is not going to rain anymore. You and I both know it rained more than usual this year.

Have you actually used a trim coating? Or was this just a generalized statement? And no TW trim coating does not count. That's more in line with WETS as a trim sealant. Meguiar's ultimate black trim restorer falls in this category as well. Sure it does last long but the overspray is a pain to deal with.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I did not say it is not going to rain anymore.

I know you didn't, I said it's not going to rain anymore this year. Lol. At least not till October.️lol.

D-Lux. My friend "AGOatemywallet" had the trim on his vehicles coated with D-Lux and I would point out his trim and ask him why it looks like nothings even on there everytime I'd see him at TNOG as recently as last year.

Funny story about how I found out he had D-Lux on his vehicle is when he was doing some wet sanding on it in the Meguiars garage I took it upon myself to help the rubber & trim on his SUV... And as soon as he saw me spraying the D4510 on his front plastic grill he nearly freaked and said "dude what are you doing I've got D-Lux on there"! I felt bad because I knew he wasn't playing and all I could think was that D-Lux is probably real expensive. Lol.

After a few moments he calmed down. Lol. Then I started questioning him about "this is D-Lux"? Totally unimpressed, every peice of trim on the vehicle looked like there was nothing on it + sort of beginning to fade a bit. But he was a firm believer in his D-Lux.

As far as TW Endura Trim Coating, if we were talking textured trim like the trim on the Kia? I'd bet my bottom dollar it would eat the D-Lux alive in a real life longevity test. Without hesitation, not even close. Lol.



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[Eldorado2k]

I coated the exterior trim on this Chevy Silverado 14 months ago with TW Endura Trim Coat.

I just so happened to detail that very same truck yesterday. And the exterior trim looks just as fresh as the day I applied it 14 months ago. [I wish I had taken more pics besides this 1 and a couple pics of the wheels & tires that I posted last night were the only ones I took]

I'd challenge any of those coatings on that list to try and outlast the Endura + look as fresh as day 1.






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[Crispy]

Well got to thinking about a spray on product for Plastic (the grilles are not textured) and remembered, I have Sonas Trim + Motor Kote.

Have only used it on the inner fender of front fender as a toughness test (only been on a month and really been really cruddy winter weather so haven't given it a good cleaning and inspect).

It sounds promising, it is in liquid spray form and doesn't require wiping or removal of high spots (is to be applied light mist only).

The over spray issue solved as well, the grilles are out of car.

Really think the air-brush would work well in this application (haven't used it much though).

You can precision spray and use very little product (by no means an expert with an air-brush).

Any thoughts?

 

[Crispy]

Well went with the Sonas.

Tried to get the air brush to work, but no go.

Sprayed on using the bottle it came in and put more product on than I should have.

Used a Q-Tip to soak up some spots and let dry 1 hour.

Looks really good (satin finish vs glossy shiny) and streak free.

Thanks for all the help (first time I have used the forum to resolve a specific need-worked out).