What to use on faded plastic trim that lasts?

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I'm finally getting around to the full detail on my Lightning. The plastic on the bed steps and rear bumper is a little faded. What can I use on it to make it look good again, but will also last more than a couple washes?

I've seen the magic sealant stuff on TV which I'm sure is a rip off. I could use trim paint and repaint it all, or just replace the pieces ($200).
 
I've not used D Lux, its got a good reputation though. But for a less expensive product, I'm testing Poor Boys Trim Restorer and so far like what I see.
 
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I don't own cars with plastic trim, at least no longer and have no plans on ever buying a car with plastic trim.

My fiancé has a 2004 Honda and the plastic trim on it was faded and dying. I treated it with the Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant and I'm actually impressed with how nice it looked after application and how nice it still looks today months later.

Her Honda is parked outside 24 x 7 in South Florida sun and rain. I'm actually going to show this product in one of my classes at Mobil Tech Expo this year.

There's a lot of trim dressings on the market and I don't want to make restoring and maintaining black plastic trim "my thing" as my thing is paint polishing and I like it. (KISS and all that).

That said, the Wolfgang product works, it's simple to use and it appears to do just what I wanted it to do and that is to turn gray plastic black and keep it that way.


FWIW


Ugh... new cars and their plastic components...


:)
 
For the price, durability, and life span, I can't recommend C4 enough. The only non-coating IME that performs close and looks as good(darkens as well), with good life span/durability, is Wolfgang's Exterior Trim Sealant(WETS/WGETS). Have also found that 303 Speed Detailer is a great booster on well maintained/protected plastic; 303SD is great on just about any surface IMO/E!
I haven't tried Ultima's TTG but, from everything I've seen/read on here/from Corey, you can't go wrong with it.
 
I agree with BobbyG on the Poorboys Trim Restorer. I have some D-Lux that I'm going to try on the RX for a "permanent" fix. Will update later. But for now, my vote for price & longevity goes to PERL. Works great on tires too!

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BobbyG said:
Poorboy's Trim Restorer is a great product and it smells sooooo good. It's easy to apply but the downside is it doesn't last long and runs when it gets wet....


Short and Sweet! :props:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/52351-carpro-cquartz-dlux-review.html
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ImWatchdog said:
I agree with BobbyG on the Poorboys Trim Restorer. I have some D-Lux that I'm going to try on the RX for a "permanent" fix. Will update later. But for now, my vote for price & longevity goes to PERL. Works great on tires too!

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Agree gentleman! PB's is excellent, price is fair for 16oz! And it works, just follow the directions and you'll be good!
 
Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant works really well and really does last quite a while. Just be careful is you use the bed steps and rear bumper pad on your Lightning as a step as WGETS is a little slick when wet, had it on my running boards.

I can't wait to give CQuartz DLux a try though.
 
I use Black wow on old trim works great been using for a long time. Its a little bit greasy you need to let it sit for about 15min and then go back to wipe off excess.
 
These trim restorer products will last for years...not days!!

-ValuGard's E.T.R. III
-Gatorback Coatings

:)

Bob
 
<<I don't own cars with plastic trim, at least no longer and have no plans on ever buying a car with plastic trim.>>

Wow... :)

Dlux has gotten excellent reviews. There are two very detailed reviews on the forum. I have some but have not had a chance to use it yet.
 
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