Best product for restoring black trim on yer motor?

breakstuff

Anyone got an recommendations for a product for restoring black,plastic trim on cars that actually works?I've got some which I do my car with a few times a year,some kind of clear silicone gel.Looks ok when first applied, but only lasts about a week before it's faded again.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

shaunyshaun1234

This is pretty good stuff!!

https://www.shopnshine.co.uk/solution-finish-black-trim-restorer-1oz?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8YXXBRDXARIsAMzsQuUdt8Cv2BcNIfYnw0Xk7QL3M-Djnt_X7rkw6IlqPQFEj1su1qCRkwsaAl2KEALw_wcB

amarok1971

hot air gun (seriously!)

breakstuff

Thanks @shaunyshaun1234 reviews look positive.

@amarok1971 saw a vid on YouTube showing that method. Looks a bit scary to me 

amarok1971

breakstuff said:

@amarok1971 saw a vid on YouTube showing that method. Looks a bit scary to me 

nah, what could possibly go wrong 

stephen.wood125

G-techniq C4 worked on everything I've tried it on, it's not cheap but one application lasts a couple of years. 

ESchap

Another vote for G-techniq C4, excellent results

RaymondLin

PERL.

You can dilute it, dilute it different strength for different applications.  I dilute it to like 3 to 1 and put it in a spray bottle then put it on everything from plastic trim to interior to tyre wall.

I've tried a lot of things, this is the most effective and bang for buck.

Bridgehouse

Hammerite

breakstuff

Some good suggestions here guys.

@Bridgehouse seems so obvious now.Thanks mate 

Bridgehouse

breakstuff said:

Some good suggestions here guys.

@Bridgehouse seems so obvious now.Thanks mate 

Haha! Funnily enough I had a mate that did his old my midget bumpers in spray on hammerite silver.

Surprisingly, it looked shit

boogieman

Back to Black spray worked well for me.  

57Deluxe

Yep - heat gun it. Try a little non obvious spot at first to get your levels and intensity.

Also good for scratch removal

skunkwerx

I’ve had decent mileage with meguiars trim restorer. 

But more recently been using autoglyms bumper gel stuff which makes things nice. Lasts ok. 

strtdv

The autoglym stuff works well on external trim but leaves a lot of residue and I wouldn't use it internally for that reason, it'll just attract dust

Octafish

boogieman said:

Back to Black spray worked well for me.  

So good Amy Winehouse wrote a song about it...

skunkwerx

strtdv said:

The autoglym stuff works well on external trim but leaves a lot of residue and I wouldn't use it internally for that reason, it'll just attract dust

Oh snap! I didnt think he meant interior possibly! 

Yeah I agree, I have seperate products for internal trim. 

Currently use autoglyms plastic rubber and vinyl spray. Can spray on direct or use on a cloth after using megs interior detailer to clean the surface, and buff off quick for low sheen, or leave to ‘dry’ then buff for a higher sheen finish. 

Works well, doesnt sticky up the place as much as other gel profucts I’ve tried.. 

I used to use a dashboard spray which was quick and looked good, but kinda looked greasy really and attracted dust. Then again I overused it like hell!