Cleaning exterior plastics

[looopson]

Any recommended product for cleaning and shinning those exterior black plastics that fade over time? The black vertical plastics on the doors are already showing some permanent staining from what I believe were fingerprints.

Thanks!

 

[CdnColin]

303 Aerospace Protectant, lots of videos on Youtube

 

[CosmicSilver]

I vote for a product called Nu Vinyl

http://www.nufinish.com/products/protectant

 

[Design]

+1 for 303.

 

[dc2turbo]

303 works great but once it rains you need to reapply it

 

[Soma]

Anyone have any experience with Chemical Guys V.R.P Dressing applied to those plastic areas?

 

[reversals]

For those who use 303, I'm curious to know how versatile it is? I've heard of people using it for car interior plastics as well but not sure if it was designed for that.

 

[CdnColin]

I've used it on interior plastic eg. dashboard as well as my tires. Very versatile.

Haven't used it on leather but it can be used on finished leather. Most automotive leather is finished except your very high end eg. Rolls Royce.

 

[mno86]

I used to use a cream called "Back to Black". Can't remembered the manufacturer. It made dulled black trim and rubber really look brand new, but God help you if you got it on the paint. So hard to get off.

 

[dc2turbo]

mother makes it

For those who use 303, I'm curious to know how versatile it is? I've heard of people using it for car interior plastics as well but not sure if it was designed for that.

you can use it for anything exterior or interior. it will last longer with the interior

Mothers makes back to black

 

[timothyjay]

+1 for Mothers Back to Black trim cleaner. I usually reapply every wash. They also have Trim Restorer if you feel your trim has diminished its color. I haven't used that product, but I would assume it's the next step if the trim has dulled already.

 

[eschino1]

I recommend chemical guys natural shine dressing.. Leaves a satin black finish and it lasts quite sometime I usually apply after every wash and it looks like new

 

[epmes]

How about scratches? Somebody scratched the black plastic panel on my left rear door. It's barely noticeable, but of course I see it now whenever I look at the door. Not sure I can buff it out, and using really fine sand paper sounds like a really bad idea.

 

[Slickone]

Reviews I've read for Back to Black say it doesn't last long. The bottle says it protects from sun, but I'd guess the main purpose is to remove oxidation. For UV protection, I think I'd trust 303 more. And it's quick and easy to apply.

I hate all this unpainted plastic cars are coming with now, but I always feel like I'm the only one ever complaining about it.

 

[nielboy]

There are sealants that can be applied to matt black & textured black finishes.

They will protect it when it’s new.

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html

http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-crystal-seal.html

If you’re dealing with faded already, then this company makes products that will permanently bring it back to life. Great stuff.

http://www.foreverblack.com/

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