Black plastic trim restoration (bumpers, mirror housing, etc)

Thanks for the recommendations. So Opti-coat is also another option? Is it as permanent as C4? I've always been a fan of Optimum (ONR, OID, OCW, etc)... never tried Opti-coat.
 
Do not use a heat gun on plastic trim.

<< A quick fix that works pretty well, but is kind of risky, is using a heat gun on the trim. Turns it around pretty well for a good length of time. I've seen people say that they easily get 6 months to a year of quality look by doing this. >>

The above post is correct. I have done extensive testing over a two year period on a Sprinter van. The heat gun turns the plastic to a perfect dark finish. It will last 4 to 6 months.

The problem is that after a few months it is much, much, much worst than before. After it returned to a faded condition, no trim coatings would work at all. It finally had to be repainted.

DO NOT USE A HEAT GUN ON PLASTIC TRIM.
 
oldmodman said:
New product called "Solution Finish"

Here's the first review

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ings-black-back-trim-restoration-product.html

And here is where to find it.

Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, trim restorer, black plastic restorer

And YES, it's REALLY EXPENSIVE. So, of course, I already got some. I will be trying it this weekend. I have a beat to crap Explorer to test it on.
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Looking forward to your presentation.
Looked up their website a few days ago.
Hope to pull the trigger with the VIP.
If not then will have to wait- my order is ballooning like the deficit.
 
Duplicolor make a good flex bumper paint. buy a can of adhesion promoter ( by duplicolor) clean, apply adhesion promoter, then paint..I've used it a few times with good results. available at most auto parts stores..just my 2 cents...Ro
 
oldmodman said:
New product called "Solution Finish"

Here's the first review

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ings-black-back-trim-restoration-product.html

And here is where to find it.

Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, trim restorer, black plastic restorer

And YES, it's REALLY EXPENSIVE. So, of course, I already got some. I will be trying it this weekend. I have a beat to crap Explorer to test it on.
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How about a group buy?

someone can put 3 onz in 4 bottles an redistribute for almost the same price as 1 oz.

p@
 
Big fan of forever black trim dye had amazing results on my faded bumper but only works on texture plastic also in the windshield cowl area
 
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