Black trim restorer?

[DR1]

Who makes the very best black trim restorer ?

 

[RooflessVW]

Solution Finish

 

[Wrenchturner44]

DR....I just bought some and used some of this, this week. The door handles and roof rack rails on my Durango are the first things to weather and gray out to a dull color. So far I am impressed with this product. I have tried them all and so far this seems to have the best 2 coat results.

https://www.meguiarsdirect.com/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-trim-restorer-16-oz.html

 

[totegoat]

I use ArmorAll on black plastic.

 

[b_b]

meguiar's back to black, apply it before you wash to all exterior unpainted plastics let it sit for a few minutes and wash your vehicle. all plastics will have a deep black to them. its last about 3 months give or take.

 

[Owen Lucas]

According to Project Farm, Cerakote Trim Coat is pretty good along with Mothers and Chemical Guys.

 

[Wingo]

Cerakote works great. Just did my severely neglected avalanche cladding. Took quite a few wipes, but the finish is holding up strong. Spilled gas on it when filling up a couple times, can't tell any difference in the finish.

 

[PimTac]

There is no best.

 

[billt460]

Anything but, "303 Aerospace Protectant". I don't know why it's shown as a restorer on that video. It's advertised as a "protectant". It does nothing for appearance.

 

[PimTac]

Anything but, "303 Aerospace Protectant". I don't know why it's shown as a restorer on that video. It's advertised as a "protectant". It does nothing for appearance.

My impression is that they are two different products. A protectant is used from day one and on a regular basis to keep trim looking like new. A restorer is something you use when the trim has faded. In my experience any restorer is a temporary application. They all wash off.

 

[PimTac]

Anything but, "303 Aerospace Protectant". I don't know why it's shown as a restorer on that video. It's advertised as a "protectant". It does nothing for appearance.

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[ryanschillinger]

SEM Trim black paint

 

[atikovi]

meguiar's back to black, apply it before you wash to all exterior unpainted plastics let it sit for a few minutes and wash your vehicle. all plastics will have a deep black to them. its last about 3 months give or take.

No it doesn't on anything left outside has been my experience. More like 3 weeks. Have a bottle of it and need to do an Explorer with a lot of bare plastic trim so I don't want to do this again before selling it. Not using that, but bought a box Cerakote to try out today after watching that PF video. Not exactly cheap, but if it lasts at least 3 months I'd say its worth it. $14 at Walmart for 8 pads. Already used 3 of them on the front and sides.

 

[GSCJR]

Welcome back sir, @atikovi

 

[wemay]

That Cerakote looks pretty impressive.

 

[atikovi]

Welcome back sir, @atikovi

Haven't gone anywhere.

 

[measureman]

I used Meguiars ultimate black and it worked great on a 2002 Blazer that was faded really bad.

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-ultimate-black-plastic-restorer-g15812-12-oz

 

[mccandish]

Over the past year and a half, Scott HD on YouTube has tested multiple trim restore products.

 

[lottathought]

I am going to tell you a secret. The very best black trim restorer is sold in 2 parts. The first part can be found at Walmart. No, it is not in the auto aisle.
They keep it well hidden. Head on over to the shoe department. It is labeled "Kiwi Black Leather Dye".
Now....to be clear, this stuff is so good that it will make anything that it touches black. So I would suggest taping around the trim before you apply. Put that on there and let it sit and cure in the sun for a few days. When you are certain that it is good and cured, you are going to need step 2.
Step 2 will be from Amazon. Get a bottle of Ceramic coating for cars. Do not buy the expensive bottles. You should not spend more than 20-25 dollars. Just make sure that it has over 1000 reviews and has a really good rating. 9H is good. 10H is better and 12H is even better than that.
Once you put that over the trim that has been treated with the Kiwi, the trim will look better than the day it came out of the factory. And it will last a long time in this condition.
When it eventually does fade again....depending on how far you let it go, you can just retreat with the Ceramic or do both steps again.

 

[PimTac]

14 years as a member and he makes his first post? Shoe Polish on trim?

Next will be bacon grease but that will have every dog in the neighborhood camping out around your car.