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fairlady350z
03-10-2012, 05:14 PM
I just picked up a new Nissan Xterra Pro-4x this past Tuesday, but i was wondering one thing while giving it its first polish and wax. What is the best way to keep the exterior plastic (bumpers and the front of the roof rack) looking new? None of my previous cars had anything of the sort, so I'm new to caring for this type of material. Thank you everyone for your input in advance.
Rsurfer
03-10-2012, 05:20 PM
Clean with APC, do an IPA wipe down and apply UTTG or Solution.
HeavyD
03-10-2012, 05:42 PM
Clean with APC, do an IPA wipe down and apply UTTG or Solution.

X2 Ultima will be your best friend with your new Xterra plastics. Congrats on your purchase!
Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus, tire & trim protectant, tire dressing, rubber protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-tire-trim-guard.html)

Darren
rider9195
03-10-2012, 05:52 PM
Definitely would get a trim sealant as suggested above.
fairlady350z
03-10-2012, 06:12 PM
thank you everyone for the really fast responses. I'll be sure to pick some up on my next order
cmichael258
03-10-2012, 07:04 PM
Here's another to consider. It's more expensive but last for quite a while:

Exterior Coatings // G|Techniq (http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer/)
PA DETAILER
03-10-2012, 07:33 PM
i have had good luck with chemical guys new look trim restorer.

Chemical Guys Extended Life New Look Trim Gel 16 oz. (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-trim-gel.html)
flyinion
03-10-2012, 09:19 PM
If you're looking for something a little cheaper (nothing against Ultima or anything, I have the interior stuff and love it) you can try the 303 Aerospace stuff. I use it on the exterior plastics on my Jeep and it seems to work pretty good for keeping it nice looking.
Buggy Bath
03-10-2012, 09:51 PM
I like Wolfgang Trim Sealant but I recently put it on a new truck and it attracted a lot of dust.

Poorboys Exterior Trim is a good choice and is a lot cheaper than Wolfgang. Lexol is fine too.
opie_7afe
03-10-2012, 10:08 PM
use a trim sealant for sure. if its new you should not have to restore it if kept in good condition with a trim sealant.

cmichael258 dont link to outside manufacturers that are not sold by autogeek. can get you into trouble.
fairlady350z
03-11-2012, 01:29 AM
yeah the truck is brand new, just passed 200 miles today. I just ordered a bottle of UTTG along with a bunch of other odds and ends. What kind of durability can I expect from UTTG? It's garage kept for a better part of the day.
Rsurfer
03-11-2012, 03:03 AM
Re-coat every 6 months and you should be good to go.
yeah the truck is brand new, just passed 200 miles today. I just ordered a bottle of UTTG along with a bunch of other odds and ends. What kind of durability can I expect from UTTG? It's garage kept for a better part of the day.
CEE DOG
03-11-2012, 08:52 AM
You asked for the best thing you can do so here it is.

First clean the surface.

Second apply Solution Finish as shown in my review here: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/46257-review-solution-finish-brings-black-back-trim-restoration-product.html

Optional step:
Third wait 5 hours and apply Ultima Trim and Tire Guard over the top of that.
CEE DOG
03-11-2012, 08:54 AM
Oops, I didn't realize you had already ordered something. UTTG is an excellent product :dblthumb2:
HeavyD
03-11-2012, 10:03 AM
Oops, I didn't realize you had already ordered something. UTTG is an excellent product :dblthumb2:

So you liking the Solution Finish better Corey? tell me it cant be so? UTTG KING OF ALL THAT IS PLASTIC takin down by Rich Evans. BAAAAAH!!

Darren