Cleaning/repairing Door pillar trim - 2018 civic

[Los1391]

Not sure if this has been brought up for the matte style pillars or not (i saw gloss was discussed), But if anyone with a 2018 civic (or ones that came with the matte pillars) can chime on how to repair them that would be great.

worst case scenario I would have to vinyl them or see if I can find brand new ones to replace if they aren’t expensive.

 

[TriangleHeat]

Looks like it has surface oxidation of some kind. I'd try a chemical of some kind to see if it can soften and lift the stuff without damaging the surface. Things to try on this category:
1. A black trim polish or trim shine in general. Rub it in until you see dirt come off on your towel. These are non-abrasive so only what's on the surface should rub off. Meguiar's Ultimate Black plastic restorer or Stoner's Trim Shine are two mentionables here. At minimum this should restore shine and color if it doesn't remove the oxidation outright.
2. If that doesn't work or it just hides the oxidation by restoring color (which I would consider a success and not go further) but you do want to go further, I'd go for the next more aggressive step which is something with a mild abrasive (cleaning properties). Usually a synthetic cleaner wax that's says it's safe for plastic trim (carnauba cleaner waxes usually aren't). Cleaner waxes have light abrasives in there like aluminum oxide or powdered diatomaceous earth which will lightly abrade the upper layer and hopefully remove whatever's on top, exposing fresh plastic/rubber underneath. You'll see black come off on the towel, this is normal. Just keep rubbing in circles until you've removed enough of the oxidation but don't go too crazy. Once this is done, follow it up with black plastic restorer for protection like Meguiar's Ultimate Black, put another coating of stronger non-cleaner wax or just leave it alone, up to you.

 

[decocamber]

I'd just replace to be honest. I can't imagine that particular piece looking good after a diy paint. Aftermarket carbon ones ate 50 bucks for a pair. Oem ones look to be around 100.












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[alicj]

I think the OEM part is only 10-20 dollars. Or maybe 30. But def not too expensive.

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