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Re: Black Plastic Trim
No more love for WETS? I thought it was board's favorite.
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Re: Black Plastic Trim
I use WETS. Can't beat it, easy to apply, goes a long way, lasts and lasts
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Most products designed for black plastic trim work for only a very short period of time and add very little if any UV protection. The exception to this would be some of the ceramic coatings which are closer to a wipe-on clear coat than something that removes/cleans oxidation and (my favorite claim) "Rejuvinates and restores". Plastics oxidation due to UV and other environmental factors once removed from the plastic leaves behind pitting. So i guess the question would be what provides the best UV protection to ensure the least amount sun damage and degassing of the plastic. I've been using back to black from mothers on my current car and after 5 years i'm at about the same place as i was on the car before that after 5 years when i was using a meguiars product, an Audi S4 and A4. Both have noticeable oxidation and i'm looking at various ceramic coatings, preferably one that is satin. The rear bumper valence i may just paint body color since i need to fix the damage from a guy who didn't social distance properly in a supermarket parking lot.
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Looks nice, how long it lasts?
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Bobby B.
I agree with you Bobby! I use both Blackfire and WETs, I think the Blackfire may edge out WETs just slightly.
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Re: Black Plastic Trim
All good responses here so far!
Coating:
I personally would recommend a coating such as Carpro Dlux.
Spray sealants/Plastic Protectant
CarPro Reload (I spray directly on plastics, let sit for a minute or two then wipe with applicator)
Carpro PERL
Blackfire Trim
I've used all these on diff vehicles, personally like them all.
Best of Luck!
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