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Cleaning black plastic trim
Hi everyone, I've been reading up on a few past threads about restoring black plastic trim with UTTG/303 etc.
I would just like to know what's the best product to use to actually clean the trim before restoring it? For example, car wash and a brush or is there a specific product I should use?
The car in question is a 2003 Toyota Echo.
Also, I have seen some stuff about plastic sealers. What are these and are they applied after cleaning and before restoring? Is there any benefit to using them and what brands should I look for?
I want to do a top notch job as its my partners car and since she'll be hanging onto it for a few more years I want the results to last.
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I use a varied degree of APC, depending on how dirty. I also use a stiff brush and then let it sit a bit. I think AG sells a pretty potent exterior APC for that purpose.
UTTG is great product. Also use Carpro DLUX... Would recommend both
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To clean is use Sonus All In 1 or IPA. AIO is good because its designed to remove waxes from surfaces and not harm paint. For wheel wells I use Grime Reaper.
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Thanks for the helpful advice, I did see that post by Mike Phillips I just couldn't see anywhere that mentioned what he used to clean the trims initially. It was very informative.
I will see if I can pick up some APC on the weekend and give that a go. I found some Aerospace 303 in a local shop so I will use that as opposed to mail ordering the UTTG.
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Originally Posted by sphell
Thanks for the helpful advice, I did see that post by Mike Phillips I just couldn't see anywhere that mentioned what he used to clean the trims initially. It was very informative.
I will see if I can pick up some APC on the weekend and give that a go. I found some Aerospace 303 in a local shop so I will use that as opposed to mail ordering the UTTG.
You may want to re-think that decision. UTTG is a vastly superior product!!!
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I've tried many protectants/dressings on my classic cars and boats and I've always like 303 for it's uv screening and versatility.
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I have found that using 303 with a wool pad and a rotary greatly extended the durabilty. That would work for headlights. Not practical for some delicate plastic parts tho.
Dave
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