Recommendations for exterior black plastic revival

[Randy_Baton]

Hi,

 

There is nothing in my detailing kit for the plastic external trim (front grill cover, wing mirror mounts, etc.) and they are starting to look a bit grey. What are your recommendations for reviving the black look???

[ilogikal1]

If you want to reapply once a month or so, Auto Finesse Revive is good.

 

 

If you want to apply one every couple of years or so, G|Techniq C4 or Nanolex Trim Rejuvenator are better.

[GMballistic]

That GTechniq stuff is worth it imo. Their products although expensive never cease to impress me.

[GMballistic]

[chirag1988]

That stuff looks great! Don't have a need for it yet but I know what I'll be buying when the time comes

[GIXXERUK]

I use forever black, works very well

 

Not temporary and oddly enough I did my 911 scuttle panel with it

Edited February 20, 2014 by GIXXERUK

[HEADPHONES]

I used Gtechniq C4 on our 2006 Mini over 6 months ago.

Still as fresh a the day I applied it.

Only downside is you have to scrub the surface really well with APC and then IPA so needs more prep than other products.

But then again it doesn't need doing again for AGES.

[Jp606]

Nanolex trim rejuvenator, lasts bloody ages.

[Payco]

Autoglym Bumper Trim Gel is by far the best thing in my opinion and experience. Makes it look like new and does not fade again after a few weeks like other products. Can be purchased at Halfrauds.

 

Payco

[Richie-B]

Use a hair drier or heat gun on low. YouTube it.

[andywatson]

Autoglym Bumper Trim Gel is by far the best thing in my opinion and experience. Makes it look like new and does not fade again after a few weeks like other products. Can be purchased at Halfrauds.

 

Payco

 

Totally agree, been using this for years

[Tomb]

Gtec can't be beaten in my experience outlasts everything I've tried.

[GIXXERUK]

Gtec can't be beaten in my experience outlasts everything I've tried.

What else have you tried ?

[Stutopia]

Use a hair drier or heat gun on low. YouTube it.

 

The heat gun/hair dryer works well, mental! Wonder if it lasts?

 

 

Any damage any one does is their own fault, not youtube's or mine

Edited February 25, 2014 by SuperStu

[ilogikal1]

The heat gun/hair dryer works well, mental! Wonder if it lasts?

 

In a word, no.

[Tomb]

Gtec can't be beaten in my experience outlasts everything I've tried.

What else have you tried ?

 

AG

Poorboys

Carpro

Megs

Backtoblack

Peanut butter

Hairdryer

 

Admittedly not an extensive amount but enough to get fed up with them only lasting a couple of days, a week or maybe a month. So I did some reading and tried gtec c4 and haven't turned back.

 

 

 

[ZonixX]

+1 for Autoglym Bumper Trim Gel... excellent product, great value for money

[hensh65]

I just wrapped mine gloss black pretty sure that will out last all the products

 

[gsexr]

Boot polish always brings it up nice

[cs2000]

Nanolex Trim Rejuvenator , nuff said

[TiN TiN]

There's a particular shoe polish I use in a little red bottle with a small sponge on it. It's a liquid and it makes it look really nice and dark. Can't remember what it's called but I'll post the name when I find out over the weekend

[Guest]

Well based on what's been said above & being the easiest to go & buy I got some of the Autoglym for the other halfs Volvo. Very impressed, turned grey to jet black, very quick & easy to apply, not much required either, time will tell re longevity I guess.

[samsniss350z]

For a bit of a laugh I tried Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel and found that it worked really well, lasts a lot longer than it does on my tyres and one less product to buy in order to keep my Zed fresh.

[pmorg4]

Another vote for C4. Used it on my BMW E36 328i Sport about 18 months before I sold it, and it still came up like new after a quick wash. Well worth the price in reduced effort, and the bottle goes a surprisingly long way.

[sipar69]

Sonos tyre and bumper gel is quite good. Probably best for minor rather than heavily faded trim.