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305Cane
11-02-2009, 08:31 AM
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!

Jossy92
11-02-2009, 08:50 AM
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...

DLB
11-02-2009, 08:51 AM
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/auto-detailing-101/18191-plan-attack-chevy-avalance-trim.html

DLB

Meghan
11-02-2009, 09:09 AM
Black WOW Exterior Trim Restorer (http://www.autogeek.net/black-wow-trim-restorer.html)

supercharged
11-02-2009, 09:24 AM
Ultima Trim Guard Plus...restores gloss, and outlasts all others...

DLB
11-02-2009, 10:11 AM
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. :xyxthumbs:

DLB

christian900se
11-02-2009, 05:05 PM
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.

Finemess
11-02-2009, 05:25 PM
Black again, but it is messy.

ScottB
11-02-2009, 05:37 PM
Poorboys Trim Restorer is a favorite ... Stoners makes a spray version too.

Peanut
11-02-2009, 05:43 PM
Black Wow. This product works great on smooth unpainted plastic trim.

GMC83
11-02-2009, 07:20 PM
Meguiars All Season Dressing definitly restores trim.

T Riddle
11-02-2009, 07:52 PM
I am throwing out an idea to see if anyone would be interested in it. Since there are usually lots of different answers to this very question, I am thinking about doing my very own trim restorer shootout to see what kind of results and durability I can get. What you think??

SATracker
11-02-2009, 08:29 PM
I've used Black Wow & Black Again on my Tracker trim & bumper which had faded badly. I touch it up from time to time with 303 Aerospace Protectant, but Black Wow or Black Again is put on every couple of months or so. I'll try to post some pics tomorrow. The "Black" products can get messy and I need to do a couple of wipe downs after it's been on for a while. I could be putting it on incorrectly but it works for me.

sparkie
11-02-2009, 08:42 PM
Forever Black restores a dark, black, finish on sun-faded bumpers and body moldings. Forever Black permanently dyes black plastic, rubber and vinyl. (http://www.autogeek.net/forblacbumtr.html):xyxthumbs:

sparkie
11-02-2009, 08:52 PM
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/5526-duragloss-jeep-gary.html

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/sparkymm6/Jeep005.jpg
After Forever Black:dblthumb2:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/sparkymm6/Jeep021.jpg