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

[sportscarhiatus]

I am looking for any recommendations of a "process" (i.e. sanding then painting, or cleaning, etc etc) or simply spraying on a flexible trim paint on the affected area?

I have a 10 year old Civic that the black trim is starting to look worn and dated. I am looking for something beyond something like a PB Trim Restorer or Black WOW or anything like that. I'm talking almost like "resurfacing"... is there a spray paint or something that I should/could use? I would just mask the surrounding area, and spray away? What do you guys recommend? Wouldn't it have to be a flexible trim paint? And do I need to put flexible clear on top of that?

The black plasic trim in question is somewhat textured and not totally smooth.

thanks in advance!

[Flash Gordon]

I would hit it with an automotive scouring pad followed by 3000 grit paper then follow up with a matte bumper paint. I would skip the clear

[sportscarhiatus]

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

I would hit it with an automotive scouring pad followed by 3000 grit paper then follow up with a matte bumper paint. I would skip the clear

Thank you for the idea. What brand/type of matte bumper paint? Never used one before. Something I can get at the hardware store?

[Flash Gordon]

Originally Posted by sportscarhiatus

Thank you for the idea. What brand/type of matte bumper paint? Never used one before. Something I can get at the hardware store?

To be totally honest I don't have a brand name for you

Google "Automotive Paint & Supplies & Your City" and see what results you get. This is where your going to want to go to get all of your supplies nesecary for this job

Good luck and post up some pics man

[sportscarhiatus]

ok will do... was hoping some folks on the forum already did/or are planning to do this type of restoration and could recommend a brand/product.

Thank you for your help.

[Flash Gordon]

Originally Posted by sportscarhiatus

ok will do... was hoping some folks on the forum already did/or are planning to do this type of restoration and could recommend a brand/product.

Thank you for your help.

I've done it before, just can't remember the name of the brand.

Actually, I've been planning on doing my own car for sometime now. Maybe 2011 will be the year it gets done. Who knows. I kinda doubt it though...

[Kaleb G.]

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.

Kaleb

[CEE DOG]

C4

[Flash Gordon]

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

C4

I think that was the product I used. Thanks Corey

[AeroCleanse]

GTechiq C4 with the correct prep work will give amazing results.