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Faded color trim restoration
This is my first time posting on here and I apologize if I missed a more appropriate location for this or a previous post.
I was looking to shine up my wife's red Toyota Corolla that has the sports trim going around the bottom. I like the shine going on with the body, but the trim seems to have this perpetual gloom/lackluster appearance.
Most of the results I found in this thread for "trim" were in regards to boosting black plastic trim. Could I get some recommendations for improving the shine/redness on the bottom trim?
Really appreciate the advice.
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Re: Faded color trim restoration
First off welcome to AGO!
This is a write up mike wrote that might help you out.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...stic-trim.html
Here is a write up on Wolfgang trim sealant which is great stuff.
Quick Review:Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
I hope this is what you are looking for I not let me know!
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Re: Faded color trim restoration
I use Chemical Guys VRP. Goes on smooth let is cure for 20 minutes and buff out with a MF towel. It's water proof and dry to the touch after the cure. Then it finishes out to a nice satin finish after the buff
You can use it one tires, wheel wells, vinyl trim, leather, dashes.
I dillute mine 50/50 with distlled water makes
inDetail, "It's all in the details."
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Re: Faded color trim restoration
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Faded color trim restoration
Originally Posted by wickedfool
This is my first time posting on here and I apologize if I missed a more appropriate location for this or a previous post.
I was looking to shine up my wife's red Toyota Corolla that has the sports trim going around the bottom. I like the shine going on with the body, but the trim seems to have this perpetual gloom/lackluster appearance.
Most of the results I found in this thread for "trim" were in regards to boosting black plastic trim. Could I get some recommendations for improving the shine/redness on the bottom trim?
Really appreciate the advice.
Is it painted plastic trim? If so, treat it like your paint.
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First of all, wow, I really appreciate the fast responses and the help with this. I may get this all figured out before long.
I'm attaching a picture of the areas I'm talking about. I believe it is painted plastic. Vinyl maybe? It's the same composition as the front and back bumper.
@Evan J - Thanks for the black coverage. I actually saw the original post in my searches. I will be using that for my highlander with the faded black. Any treatment recommendations for the color molded plastic?
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It's paint so you'd have to treat it like paint. If working by machine you just to make sure not to over heat the area your working on.
Plastic doesn't dissipate heat like metal does.
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Re: Faded color trim restoration
Get a 4" pad and a DA, a good back support and go at it.
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