Restoring Plastic Trim Thats Faded

Potatoe Eater

Whats the best way to restore plastic trim in cars thats faded. Like the black trim around the side mirrors and the lower black plastic trim along the sides between the wheel arches. Is there a restorer that I can get that will last for a while. Alternatively can I spray these black again ???

biko

There is a few options, ranging from easy to more advanced.
Heat gun, dye or various chemicals/sprays, even peanut butter

How bad is it now? Pics?

Zcott

Autofinesse Revive; worked a treat for me and easy to apply. Alternatively if you want them pure black Plasticare might work.

Potatoe Eater

Thanks guys. I will take photos in the daylight and show you so that you can see what I mean.

Curran

Expensive but very worth it.....gtechniq C4

Ardennes1944

Curran wrote: »

Expensive but very worth it.....gtechniq C4

It is the only way to go op , it's amazing stuff

tossy

Curran wrote: »

Expensive but very worth it.....gtechniq C4

Couldn't agree more - great stuff,you only get 15 ml or so but one tiny drop on an applicator pad will do a whole bumper.

MarkR

I just used some meguiars endurance tyre gel on some bumper plastic. Early days, but looks well.

Potatoe Eater

Yes gtechniq C4 looks like a good option. Alternatively can they be sprayed with black spray. Would it work or is it a bad option. ?

Chimaera

I've used acrylic spray paint on bumpers plastics before and it came up well. Normal spray paints are not suitable as they dry into a hard 'shell' which will crack if the bumper flexes any bit. The acrylic paint forms a more flexible coating.

JAMES VTI S

autosmart finish it good if used correctly

Curran

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

autosmart finish it good if used correctly

Any advice on how to use it correctly?

JAMES VTI S

don't just slap it on it needs to me worked in so its in not just hanging on

Curran

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

don't just slap it on it needs to me worked in so its in not just hanging on

Sound - cheers!

JAMES VTI S

LOL your welcome !