Best to bring the black trim and wiper cowl back to life? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nickmerronesucks · 05-13-2016, 01:55 PM

What would be the best solution to brining this stuff back to life? I have seem some wonders with that griots garage stuff. But does anyone have any hands on experience with something that lasts more then a few hours?(IE armor all) I haven't tried anything yet.

RickyBobby · 05-13-2016, 04:34 PM

Consumer Reports tested 5 exterior car trim cleaners. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/m...ners/index.htm

I've only tried Mother's Back to Black on my Ford Escape's black trim. Agree with CR, it looks good for a only a few weeks then needs to be reapplied. Like Meguiars Ultimate Black it's mostly silicone oil.

Going to try 303 Aerospace Protectant next. It does not contain any silicone oil.

funwheeldrive · 05-13-2016, 05:14 PM

303 Aerospace Protectant is proven, high quality stuff. Just be sure to read the instructions.

Norville Rogers · 05-14-2016, 01:54 PM

Peanut butter is worth a try

ysr50guy · 05-18-2016, 12:56 PM

Here's what I use and matches perfect too. It's been about a year and still looks great.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Trim-Black-Aerosol/dp/B000EM019O"]Amazon.com: SEM 39143 Trim Black Aerosol - 15 oz.: Automotive[/ame]

kch · 05-18-2016, 01:11 PM

Another vote for 303 Aerospace. However, I'm not sure if it will fix already-damaged trim. It's more to prevent the damage from happening in the first place.

DAEMANO · 05-18-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

Another vote for 303 Aerospace. However, I'm not sure if it will fix already-damaged trim. It's more to prevent the damage from happening in the first place.

Youre correct, 303 won't restore a deep black color (or even factory a factory look). I know cause I tried it. I'd recommend removing the trim piece, cleaning the shit out of it, and then using either vinyl dye, paint + clear (with a bottom coat of plastic primer) or vinyl wrap (PITA).

XanRules · 05-18-2016, 01:30 PM

Adam's VRT. AutoGlym used to make a really nice vinyl/trim product but I haven't seen it around for a long time. 303 is great stuff, too.

86geek · 05-18-2016, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

303 Aerospace Protectant is proven, high quality stuff. Just be sure to read the instructions.

Yups, that stuff is good.

Teseo · 05-18-2016, 05:26 PM

https://jet.com/product/detail/974db...Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

Toyarzee · 05-18-2016, 05:34 PM

Son of a Gun works well, but seems somewhat temporary. Interested in others inputs on the subject tho

johan · 05-18-2016, 05:44 PM

Just replace the cowl altogether? For the cost of a few bottles of that cleaner crap that fades, you're nearly to the cost of a new one... and it should stay nice for a couple years, even longer if you keep it clean / out of the sun.

http://parts.bestbuysubaru.com/p/Sub...1419CA010.html

nickmerronesucks · 05-18-2016, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johan

Just replace the cowl altogether? For the cost of a few bottles of that cleaner crap that fades, you're nearly to the cost of a new one... and it should stay nice for a couple years, even longer if you keep it clean / out of the sun.

http://parts.bestbuysubaru.com/p/Sub...1419CA010.html

my car is only 2 years old and is usually under a cover. and its still all faded and what not.

johan · 05-18-2016, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickmerronesucks

my car is only 2 years old and is usually under a cover. and its still all faded and what not.

:shrug: mine is almost two years old and still looks brand new....?

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