How do you dress the plastic trim (BRZ) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

radroach · 03-01-2013, 12:41 AM

The plastic trim above the fenders is faded!

Hi, I have a Galaxy Blue BRZ Premium, and I've been washing and waxing the car using meguiar's wash and wax and meguiar's cleaner wax. I accidentally used the wash + wax soap product instead of the regular car wash soap, and the plastic trim above the fenders faded a bit from the wax in the soaps.

Anybody know what the best product to use on the black plastic trim? From autozone, or if I should check the dealership for their recommended products? I know I can use 50/50 iso. alcohol and water to strip the wax product, but what would make the trim look really good?

*edit* here's a pic of the trim as it looks now http://i.imgur.com/pg2QcOl.jpg

SloS13 · 03-01-2013, 07:28 PM

Turtle Wax trim restorer. I've always been pleased with the results.

wallace03 · 03-01-2013, 08:59 PM

Wax makes your trim fade?

Wolfenstein · 03-05-2013, 08:34 PM

I highly recommend Adam's in and out spray. Chemical guys sells something similar but I cannot remember what they call it. Simply spray it on and wipe down any over spray with a microfiber cloth. Quick and easy and lasts 1-2 weeks.

Black Tire · 03-05-2013, 09:16 PM

I would try using this:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...urPicks&page=2

Followed by this:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks

If necessary, I would use this:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ks&from=Search

My recommendations are based on what I have used in the past with good results.

Greg Gellas · 03-05-2013, 11:04 PM

Order some 22PLE trim restorer.

Mr. Sparkle · 03-06-2013, 02:16 AM

pretty much hands down my favorite trim dressing is ultima trim & tire guard.

its a bit expensive but worth it. many products run down the paint when it rains. UTTG beads water

I put it a couple ounces in a small spray bottle and apply with small foam applicator. bottle lasts a really long time.

radroach · 03-08-2013, 01:50 AM

I fixed my faded black plastic trim by switching my wash to Meguiar's Deep Crystal wash, and then wiped the plastics with 50/50 iso. alcohol and water, and then used meguiar's [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G15812-ULTIMATE-BLACK-OZ/dp/B0055PD1H4"]Ultimate Black[/ame] - worked good for the black plastics and rubber trim on the roof.

TennisHsu · 03-08-2013, 12:49 PM

I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on anything plastic/rubber/vinyl on interior and exterior. Great UV protection, water based, and produces a nice low gloss sheen. Love the stuff, wouldn't use anything else.

Cjm005 · 03-09-2013, 11:44 AM

Adams VRT

tuckdaddy · 03-13-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjm005

Adams VRT

Ill second that the Adams SVRT is awesome and durable

03-01-2013, 12:41 AM	#1
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	How do you dress the plastic trim (BRZ) The plastic trim above the fenders is faded! Hi, I have a Galaxy Blue BRZ Premium, and I've been washing and waxing the car using meguiar's wash and wax and meguiar's cleaner wax. I accidentally used the wash + wax soap product instead of the regular car wash soap, and the plastic trim above the fenders faded a bit from the wax in the soaps. Anybody know what the best product to use on the black plastic trim? From autozone, or if I should check the dealership for their recommended products? I know I can use 50/50 iso. alcohol and water to strip the wax product, but what would make the trim look really good? edit here's a pic of the trim as it looks now http://i.imgur.com/pg2QcOl.jpg Last edited by radroach; 03-01-2013 at 08:54 PM.

03-01-2013, 08:59 PM	#3
wallace03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 637 Thanks: 43 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wax makes your trim fade? __________________

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Mr. Sparkle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Mr. Sparkle Detailing Wagon Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225 Thanks: 3 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	pretty much hands down my favorite trim dressing is ultima trim & tire guard. its a bit expensive but worth it. many products run down the paint when it rains. UTTG beads water I put it a couple ounces in a small spray bottle and apply with small foam applicator. bottle lasts a really long time.

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I fixed my faded black plastic trim by switching my wash to Meguiar's Deep Crystal wash, and then wiped the plastics with 50/50 iso. alcohol and water, and then used meguiar's [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G15812-ULTIMATE-BLACK-OZ/dp/B0055PD1H4"]Ultimate Black[/ame] - worked good for the black plastics and rubber trim on the roof.

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TennisHsu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout MT Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 135 Thanks: 109 Thanked 62 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on anything plastic/rubber/vinyl on interior and exterior. Great UV protection, water based, and produces a nice low gloss sheen. Love the stuff, wouldn't use anything else.

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Cjm005 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Adams VRT

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