Exterior plastic and rubber trim?

davidc11291

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What's your process for restoring and protecting neglected exterior plastic, rubber trim, and rubber door seals?
 
For plastic and some metals I use SolutionsFinish but not on rubber. For
that I've had good luck with Collinite 845 or 476S. I wash with a good
quality car shampoo and then follow the application directions for both.
 
I'm looking for something fast. A good process to quickly clean and dress plastic and rubber when I'm doing other people's cars.
 
Since this is for generating income, managing product cost is also a factor, but quality is the most important factor.
 
Upon suggestions from forum members I recently purchased 1z rubber trim protectant stick. So far it's been holding up better than the previous products that I have tried and it's extremely fast and easy to use. You do need to clean the areas very well before applying.
 
I used Black WOW on my last job. I really like it, not sure how durable it is compared to others.

Here a 50/50.
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Ok, let me change my question. How do u clean plastic trim and rubber seals? You know how after years of neglect they will get a white, chalky buildup on them? I've tried APC on a rag, but this didn't really remove the chalky film, it got APC dripping down the paint, and I was scrubbing FOREVER and not really getting the rubber seals clean.
 
davidc11291 said:
Ok, let me change my question. How do u clean plastic trim and rubber seals? You know how after years of neglect they will get a white, chalky buildup on them? I've tried APC on a rag, but this didn't really remove the chalky film, it got APC dripping down the paint, and I was scrubbing FOREVER and not really getting the rubber seals clean.
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Be careful with all purpose cleaners on the finish. They're very strong and can stain and dull the finish...

To clean also try regular mineral spirits and especially a product like Klean Strip Prep-All.

Once you've scrubbed the plastic trim and rubber moldings and rinsed them have you tried any protectants at all? The reason I ask is the appearance you mention is typical of their appearance "before" applying a quality restorer..

Because they're so weathered leave the restoration products on the trim for a while in order for them soak in...


Another possibility is a tire gel

 
After cleaning the trim and molding with a diluted APC or car wash for exterior trim, I use Chemical Guys VRP dressing. I have found that it works really well on the trim, even faded trim.
 
I little secret from the SRT4 community is use the mr.clean magic eraser and some soapy water.

For a fast deep shine I use CG black to black aka fade 2 black. It does get everywhere so sometimes I apply it with a sponge brush. And usually apply it before wax and windows because it's going to get everywhere.
 
I always use Chemical Guy's G6 Hypercoat, restores a nice deep dark shine and is dry to the touch a few minutes after buffing off. Wont run off with water either.
 
Karns Super Gloss Concentrate. Use full strenght and apply using a 1" foam paint brush
 
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