Black plastic trim restoration (bumpers, mirror housing, etc)

**sportscarhiatus** · 03-22-2011, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the recommendations. So Opti-coat is also another option? Is it as permanent as C4? I've always been a fan of Optimum (ONR, OID, OCW, etc)... never tried Opti-coat.

**Vegas Transplant** · 02-17-2012, 10:11 AM

Because it was interesting.

**photoadjuster** · 02-17-2012, 02:58 PM

<< A quick fix that works pretty well, but is kind of risky, is using a heat gun on the trim. Turns it around pretty well for a good length of time. I've seen people say that they easily get 6 months to a year of quality look by doing this. >>

The above post is correct. I have done extensive testing over a two year period on a Sprinter van. The heat gun turns the plastic to a perfect dark finish. It will last 4 to 6 months.

The problem is that after a few months it is much, much, much worst than before. After it returned to a faded condition, no trim coatings would work at all. It finally had to be repainted.

DO NOT USE A HEAT GUN ON PLASTIC TRIM.

**oldmodman** · 02-17-2012, 04:53 PM

New product called "Solution Finish"

Here's the first review

Review: Solution Finish “Brings Black Back” (Trim Restoration Product)

And here is where to find it.

Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, trim restorer, black plastic restorer

And YES, it's REALLY EXPENSIVE. So, of course, I already got some. I will be trying it this weekend. I have a beat to crap Explorer to test it on.

**Vegas Transplant** · 02-17-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by oldmodman

New product called "Solution Finish"

Here's the first review

Review: Solution Finish “Brings Black Back” (Trim Restoration Product)

And here is where to find it.

Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, trim restorer, black plastic restorer

And YES, it's REALLY EXPENSIVE. So, of course, I already got some. I will be trying it this weekend. I have a beat to crap Explorer to test it on.

Looking forward to your presentation.
Looked up their website a few days ago.
Hope to pull the trigger with the VIP.
If not then will have to wait- my order is ballooning like the deficit.

**Vegas Transplant** · 02-17-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by photoadjuster

<< A quick fix that works pretty well, but is kind of risky,
DO NOT USE A HEAT GUN ON PLASTIC TRIM.

Sounded like the camera man was getting nervous.

**rsav** · 02-17-2012, 08:04 PM

Duplicolor make a good flex bumper paint. buy a can of adhesion promoter ( by duplicolor) clean, apply adhesion promoter, then paint..I've used it a few times with good results. available at most auto parts stores..just my 2 cents...Ro

**monito** · 02-17-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by oldmodman

New product called "Solution Finish"

Here's the first review

Review: Solution Finish “Brings Black Back” (Trim Restoration Product)

And here is where to find it.

Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, trim restorer, black plastic restorer

And YES, it's REALLY EXPENSIVE. So, of course, I already got some. I will be trying it this weekend. I have a beat to crap Explorer to test it on.

How about a group buy?

someone can put 3 onz in 4 bottles an redistribute for almost the same price as 1 oz.

p@