Faded bumpers and trim.

[Scott S]

2013 Ford Edge.
Lower front bumper lower rear bumper, also the wiper cowl but I just ordered a new one of them, are faded, I've been hearing something about, Penetrol, has anyone ever tried it? If so what was your success or failure with it?

Thank you

 

[JB250]

yes I have. I watched several YouTube vids on it and decided to try it on my 2003 Mazda B2300. It seems to work well. However it has only been one week since I applied the Penetrol. It has been raining for the last 2 days and it is holding up so far. The truck sits outside 24/7. I hope it lasts as long as the YouTube folks say. It’s easy to apply and looks great.

 

[Scott S]

yes I have. I watched several YouTube vids on it and decided to try it on my 2003 Mazda B2300. It seems to work well. However it has only been one week since I applied the Penetrol. It has been raining for the last 2 days and it is holding up so far. The truck sits outside 24/7. I hope it lasts as long as the YouTube folks say. It’s easy to apply and looks great.

I can't seem to find anything on YouTube, about aftercare, any type of, UV protectant once in a while?

 

[atikovi]

You mean the unpainted plastic? I've used this with pretty good results.

 

[Scott S]

Yes the unpainted plastic?

How long is yours been on?

 

[skyactiv]

Had to look it up. I've actually bought it before but not for bumper trim, to use for hiding brush marks when I painted trim on my first house.

I actually bought the wrong one first. They make one for latex paint and one for oil based paint.

FYI, the latex version is in the plastic bottle and the oil based version is in the metal can.

It's a PPG product. So if you want to avoid the box stores to buy it, company owned PPG paint stores carry it but PPG paint stores actually care about their employees and have bankers hours. They close at noon on Saturday, 5 PM weekdays.

But I would use an actual product meant for car trim.

 

[Nukeman7]

You mean the unpainted plastic? I've used this with pretty good results.

CEREKOTE is great and will last for over a year. I've used Penetrol before and it only lasts for a few months.

 

[Scott S]

I'm looking for a permanent fix. For a very long time fix, I may just go ahead and replace the bumpers, they are only $400 for the front and rear since they are just the lowers. That's CAPA certified. It gives me something to consider.. down the road..

 

[skyactiv]

Just shot this pic for any doubters.

 

[atikovi]

Yes the unpainted plastic?

How long is yours been on?

I usually do a full detail right before selling so I don't have anything currently using it.

 

[SatinSilver]

I'm looking for a permanent fix. For a very long time fix, I may just go ahead and replace the bumpers, they are only $400 for the front and rear since they are just the lowers. That's CAPA certified. It gives me something to consider.. down the road..

Solution Finish followed by C.Quartz DLUX. Wait a day to apply the DLUX. Not cheap but will last at least five years. Since that's how long a detailer on here had it on his personal truck that sits outside in the CA sun and was still going strong. DLUX can also be used to protect headlights that are in good shape. Both available on autogeek.net.

 

[Jdeere562]

My best luck has been Rust-oleum Trim Restore. Had my vehicle done by a detailer last fall. Entire vehicle looked great except for the trim. Used Trim Restore and that brought it to life! Very easy application with the wipes provided.

 

[MoneyJohn]

Solution Finish

This is what I used for my Forester. The application is tricky though. It claims to apply, leave it for a couple of minutes then wipe. If I am to do again, I will wipe it off right away.

 

[97prizm]

2013 Ford Edge.
Lower front bumper lower rear bumper, also the wiper cowl but I just ordered a new one of them, are faded, I've been hearing something about, Penetrol, has anyone ever tried it? If so what was your success or failure with it?

Thank you

Project farm did a great comparison test a little while back. Sounds like in this is a thing you really get what you pay for.

 

[Stumpy]

I just tried Leather Luster on my daughter's faded trim on her 2005 CRV. It turned out pretty good. It is a leather titanium (di)oxide coating, I think. I have used it for years on my police gear(shoes, gunbelt, etc). I figured "what the hell". It is like a paint. I cleaned the trim with denatured 100 percent alcohol and applied. Very messy and runny though. Better wear gloves or have some kerosene handy to wash your hands with. I'll upload some after pix when I get home. It has to dry exposed to sunlight. The lady at the factory years ago told me "they tell me the UV rays cook it and harden it up". She was right. Put my boots into the sun and a few hours later they

 

[f355spider]

Clean the trim up as much as possible. I will even use isopropyl alcohol or 3M adhesive remover first, to ensure all previous products are removed from the trim, then apply Cerakote per package instructions. It is one of the longest lasting products around. Did well on the ScottHD youtube longevity tests...like 11 months or more IIRC.

 

[pdl2mtl90]

I've used Solution Finish for years and it is fantastic. As another member posted, I usually top with a ceramic coating the next day for longetivity.

 

[FishFry]

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