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    Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    I'm curious what everyone's favorite trim restorer products are for faded gray plastic moldings such as what's found on the Honda Element and Chevy Avalanche.
    And as a follow up question, what are the typical results of your favorite products (longevity)?

    Thanks! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    M-40.

    I am a newb and when I first used it, I brushed on a heavy coat to my 88 Civic's bumper, waited several hours, wiped and was disappointed. (more is not better)

    Later, I researched that if you carefully massage it in to the trim and wipe 20 minutes later, it looks great and holds up well because it's not just laying on the surface. It's in the pores, I guess.

    Haven't tried anything else, so can't compare...

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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    All the Avalance guys swear by Carsystem Refinish Restorer. Google it.
    They claim up to 1 year of good looking plastics with it.

    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ance-trim.html

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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    Ultima Trim Guard Plus...restores gloss, and outlasts all others...
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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    Quote Originally Posted by supercharged View Post
    Ultima Trim Guard Plus...restores gloss, and outlasts all others...
    If anyone has any experience with this vs. PB Trim Restore, I would love to hear the head to head on them.

    I am looking to purchase some with my AG order on some Pinnacle stuff this week.

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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    Trim Restorer is great for cleaning and dressing the trim, just make sure you apply it thoroughly and buff afterwards to avoid streaking. I can't comment on the Ultima product though.

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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    Black again, but it is messy.
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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    Poorboys Trim Restorer is a favorite ... Stoners makes a spray version too.


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    Re: Favorite trim restorer for faded plastic?

    Black Wow. This product works great on smooth unpainted plastic trim.

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