How to clean and protect large plastic textured exterior panels?

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How do you care for textured exterior plastic panels?

I'm talking about these fenderwells specifically:

My MINI Countryman...
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I'm using ultima tire and trim guard on my Avalanhe.

It has exceeded my expectations.

Lasts longer than anything I have used before and looks great.
 
I should note that I have 303 Aerospace Protectant on hand.
 
david79z28 said:
I'm using ultima tire and trim guard on my Avalanhe.

It has exceeded my expectations.

Lasts longer than anything I have used before and looks great.
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I use Meguiar's Ultimate Dash and Exterior Trim Restorer, I don't use anything on my interior trim. The best so far of all the other exterior trim products I have used.
 
Not 100% sure but I think you can opti coat those.

I remember a thread not too long ago where Mark ended up coating all the plastic trim on his new camaro, or maybe his mustang lol.

Seems like the way to go on a new ride. Coat it once and never have to worry about it again.
 
y8s said:
I should note that I have 303 Aerospace Protectant on hand.
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That doesn't last much on the outside. But it all depends on how often you like to reapply.

UTTGP is better.
 
i just ordered some poorboys Trim Restorer to try on exterior panels.
 
UTTG - for great durability
CarPro DLUX - for EXCELLENT durability
OC2.0 - apply and forget about it (IPA/Eraser prior to applying)
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(DLUX will darken the appearance)
 
IID said:
OC2.0 - apply and forget about it (IPA/Eraser prior to applying)
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hows opticoat work on textured that is a couple of years old??

i recently tried KAIO and it looked great, but it is starting to go white now...application is about 4-5 weeks old...
 
IID said:
UTTG - for great durability
CarPro DLUX - for EXCELLENT durability
OC2.0 - apply and forget about it (IPA/Eraser prior to applying)
:xyxthumbs:

(DLUX will darken the appearance)
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Short and to the point. Very useful, thanks!

so basically:

UTTG: a few months
DLUX: many months to a year
OC2.0: permanent

And what about Opti-Seal?
From the product description:
Opti-Seal is not a short-cut product. It is a state-of-the-art, stand-alone spray sealant that provides real, durable protection for paint, plastic trim, and wheels. This is a last step product, not a maintenance product. After polishing, apply Opti-Seal and walk away.
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Just to confirm what everyone else is saying. I would go with UTTG, DLUX, or Opti-coat.
 
I've had good results using Meguiar's Ultimate Wax-LIQUID on 'bumpy' plastic surfaces...like mirror heads, windshield cowling, etc. The stuff doesn't leave that ugly white residue.

Bill
 
Opti-coat worked nicely for me. I was doing the whole car anyway. It doesn't make the plastic look as deep glossy black as some other stuff, but it's got the durability to make up for it.
 
On my 08 Cooper, I just give the black trim around the car a swipe of Opti Bond on a sponge and its lasts quite a while. I used UTTG on the plastic and though it was probably protecting it didn't give a nice clean deep look i was looking for on this car. I guess it depends on the look and feel you are looking for as well.
 
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