Plastic restore

[moeferg]

Any tips on cleaning black plastic trim, like on a Ford Escape. The whole bottom is black. I have tried Black WOW and some other products and it looks OK after I do it, the next day it look like crap again. I have hears to use peanut butter or oil with a tooth brush...Any other suggestions?

[Setec Astronomy]

Look, there's two things going on. One is staining from polishes or waxes, the other is UV fade or chemical fade.

If you have staining, then use an All Purpose Cleaner and a gentle brush and clean the stuff off.

If it's UV fade, you're going to need a restoring product, either a coating like Carpro DLux, or something like Ultima Tire and Trim Guard or Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant, which should be more durable than Black Wow.

[Vegas Transplant]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/61864-short-take-solution-finish.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/62620-solution-finish-vrs-tuff-shine-black-restore-test.html

[moeferg]

Thanks sounds great!

[theblob640]

I recommend CarPro DLux, have it on all exposed plastic trim on my vehicles. Not permanent but long lasting, they claim it is about 1 year.

[mpkav]

LOVE Ultima tire and trim guard. Brings the color back and doesn't run in the rain. Lasts a long time and a little goes a long way so you will have PLENTY!!!

[KillaCam]

I've used duragloss 271 and 253 both with great results.

[Zambini]

I like Ultima Trim and Tire Guard also.

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[davidc]

I've used duragloss 271 and 253 both with great results.

I will 2nd the 253. 253 dries hard and does not run. With that said I have used DG 271 to help clean up oxidation then topped the 271 with 253 which deepened the black and sealed the plastic.
A recent post is here

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/70156-duragloss-271-vs-253-a.html

Dave