Plastic Trim (vehicles, 2014, auto, tire)

[johngolf]

I notice that some of the black plastic trim on my car is fading. I especially see it on the top of the door handles. How can this be brought back?

Thanks

[Me007gold]

Replace it.

[ranger17]

one of our vehicles (from our time in SC lol) also was showing fade on the black plastic trim. I did some searching at the time and there products out there from companies like Meguiars, etc (can be seen anywhere from WM to the local auto parts stores) that say they "restore" black plastic trim pieces. I didnt get around to trying one out so cant give an honest opinion on how they work, but they may be an inexpensive item to try anyway.

[C8N]

Unfortunately, replacing is the only permanent option outside of dying it.
Products that are out there, are only a temporary solution. Some last longer than the others but nonetheless, still temporary.

[IShootNikon]

I know I have been pawning this stuff (almost same product as their tire shine) but it works.

https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/produ...e-trim-coating

It's like a paint, so when you apply it make sure you wear gloves and work clothes. Also make sure to wipe off any you get on the car immediately but other than that it lasts.

[johngolf]

Thanks all.

I am going to try one of those "dye" kits with the sponge/brush applicator. It is just the doors handles so no harm done if it does not turn out well.

Several years back I did have the trim done by one of those come to you places, He did a great job for short money but he used spray equipment.

[trbstang]

I've used the Meguiars, Turtle Wax and Mothers Back to Black type restorers on my cars and the finish lasts 2-3 months, but that new Turtle Wax looks like a good alternative. Is it really a black? Because much of my trim is more of a grey, and I don't know how it would look if it came out too dark.

[StealthRabbit]

for my 30+ yr black plastic trim, I prefer liquid Kiwi black shoe polish. 2x / yr.

I haven't found an automotive product that equals shoe polish.

This will be my next choice ($5.99) if I ever run out of the last stuff I bought 7 yrs ago. ($2.00)
Kiwi Heel & Sole Edge Color Renew 2.5 fl. oz., Black

50mpg since 1976, no Dinosaurs or OPEC required.
Take a $400 GTI and drop in a TDI or IDI TD ~$600 and you have a 50 mpg 'sports car'. Like this!
http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/stories/..._feature2.html

[IShootNikon]

Originally Posted by trbstang

I've used the Meguiars, Turtle Wax and Mothers Back to Black type restorers on my cars and the finish lasts 2-3 months, but that new Turtle Wax looks like a good alternative. Is it really a black? Because much of my trim is more of a grey, and I don't know how it would look if it came out too dark.

Yes, it is black so I wouldn't use it on grey

[Hemlock140]

Rub it with peanut butter, then polish dry. Strange, but true.