How to clean and protect large plastic textured exterior panels?

[y8s]

Honda Element
MINI
whatever it is...

How do you care for textured exterior plastic panels?

I'm talking about these fenderwells specifically:

My MINI Countryman...

[david79z28]

I'm using ultima tire and trim guard on my Avalanhe.

It has exceeded my expectations.

Lasts longer than anything I have used before and looks great.

[y8s]

I should note that I have 303 Aerospace Protectant on hand.

[hosedagain]

I'm using ultima tire and trim guard on my Avalanhe.

It has exceeded my expectations.

Lasts longer than anything I have used before and looks great.

I use Meguiar's Ultimate Dash and Exterior Trim Restorer, I don't use anything on my interior trim. The best so far of all the other exterior trim products I have used.

[dpk20x]

Not 100% sure but I think you can opti coat those.

I remember a thread not too long ago where Mark ended up coating all the plastic trim on his new camaro, or maybe his mustang lol.

Seems like the way to go on a new ride. Coat it once and never have to worry about it again.

[RMM]

I should note that I have 303 Aerospace Protectant on hand.

That doesn't last much on the outside. But it all depends on how often you like to reapply.

UTTGP is better.

[aqcivic]

i just ordered some poorboys Trim Restorer to try on exterior panels.

[IID]

UTTG - for great durability
CarPro DLUX - for EXCELLENT durability
OC2.0 - apply and forget about it (IPA/Eraser prior to applying)


(DLUX will darken the appearance)

[primo spaghetti]

OC2.0 - apply and forget about it (IPA/Eraser prior to applying)

hows opticoat work on textured that is a couple of years old??

i recently tried KAIO and it looked great, but it is starting to go white now...application is about 4-5 weeks old...

[y8s]

UTTG - for great durability
CarPro DLUX - for EXCELLENT durability
OC2.0 - apply and forget about it (IPA/Eraser prior to applying)


(DLUX will darken the appearance)

Short and to the point. Very useful, thanks!

so basically:

UTTG: a few months
DLUX: many months to a year
OC2.0: permanent

And what about Opti-Seal?
From the product description:

Opti-Seal is not a short-cut product. It is a state-of-the-art, stand-alone spray sealant that provides real, durable protection for paint, plastic trim, and wheels. This is a last step product, not a maintenance product. After polishing, apply Opti-Seal and walk away.