Faded color trim restoration

[wickedfool]

This is my first time posting on here and I apologize if I missed a more appropriate location for this or a previous post.

I was looking to shine up my wife's red Toyota Corolla that has the sports trim going around the bottom. I like the shine going on with the body, but the trim seems to have this perpetual gloom/lackluster appearance.

Most of the results I found in this thread for "trim" were in regards to boosting black plastic trim. Could I get some recommendations for improving the shine/redness on the bottom trim?

Really appreciate the advice.

[Evan.J]

First off welcome to AGO!
This is a write up mike wrote that might help you out.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/59327-how-restore-exterior-black-plastic-trim.html

Here is a write up on Wolfgang trim sealant which is great stuff.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/63686-quick-review-wolfgang-exterior-trim-sealant.html

I hope this is what you are looking for I not let me know!

[inDetail]

I use Chemical Guys VRP. Goes on smooth let is cure for 20 minutes and buff out with a MF towel. It's water proof and dry to the touch after the cure. Then it finishes out to a nice satin finish after the buff

You can use it one tires, wheel wells, vinyl trim, leather, dashes.
I dillute mine 50/50 with distlled water makes

[FUNX650]

Hi and... :welcome:...to AGO!


I like the shine going on with the body, but the trim seems to have this perpetual gloom/lackluster appearance.

Could I get some recommendations for improving the shine/redness on the bottom trim?

Reminds me of the painted "rubber" bumpers of older Corvettes.
And the "Sport Trim" painted "molded-plastic" on my old/sold '96 Tahoe.
Your trim parts may also be of a painted "molded-plastic".

-I'd try some of Pro's S68Q Bumper Renew...(good on all colors of trim).

-Even saturating this painted trim with Meguiar's M07 Show Car Polish (a pure polish, no abrasives),
may help to put back some life into the trim.

Editorial:
IMO...Any further abrading of this trim's paint may reduce said paint's thickness-level
to the point of allowing the molded-plastic's 'original color' to begin to emanate.

-If either of the above methods, (or even other ones, if need be) are indeed successful...http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/crossfingers.gif
I suggest to use a good paint sealant to "lock in your efforts".

Hope this will help some.

:)

Bob

[Rsurfer]

This is my first time posting on here and I apologize if I missed a more appropriate location for this or a previous post.

I was looking to shine up my wife's red Toyota Corolla that has the sports trim going around the bottom. I like the shine going on with the body, but the trim seems to have this perpetual gloom/lackluster appearance.

Most of the results I found in this thread for "trim" were in regards to boosting black plastic trim. Could I get some recommendations for improving the shine/redness on the bottom trim?

Really appreciate the advice.
Is it painted plastic trim? If so, treat it like your paint.

[wickedfool]

First of all, wow, I really appreciate the fast responses and the help with this. I may get this all figured out before long.

I'm attaching a picture of the areas I'm talking about. I believe it is painted plastic. Vinyl maybe? It's the same composition as the front and back bumper.

http://i.imgur.com/ov2HdPr.jpg

@Evan J - Thanks for the black coverage. I actually saw the original post in my searches. I will be using that for my highlander with the faded black. Any treatment recommendations for the color molded plastic?

[hernandez.art13]

It's paint so you'd have to treat it like paint. If working by machine you just to make sure not to over heat the area your working on.

Plastic doesn't dissipate heat like metal does.

[Rsurfer]

Get a 4" pad and a DA, a good back support and go at it.