Best to bring the black trim and wiper cowl back to life? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Wyattkb · 07-17-2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

It floats?

You might want to read the MSDS on aerospace 303. It definitely is not "safe" if you are referring to your health.

I always use gloves when applying it and wash my hands after.

Although it does work great, I use it on everything interior and exterior.

FX86 · 07-19-2016, 03:23 PM

piano black nail polish

TatharPallan · 07-20-2016, 10:51 AM

When it comes to detailing what are you guys using to bring out the shine of the trim? I have the STI lip, skirts, rear spats that are in great condition (no fade) however after washing the car they don't have that rich gloss/shine like the rest of the car. Its really noticeable after i detail / shine up the tires. PSA: Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel works wonders.

Currently i'm using Meguiar’s Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer and i'm not to happy with it. I'm just waiting for it to run out before trying something new

PandaSPUR · 07-20-2016, 11:52 AM

Reading this thread just makes me wanna get some CF vinyl wrap for my cowl lol.

DAEMANO · 07-20-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

Reading this thread just makes me wanna get some CF vinyl wrap for my cowl lol.

I've definitely thought about it. Later only to back off when I noticed all of the square cutouts that would have to be wrapped around (total PITA). Hydrodipping might be the way to go, but then we're moving into tacky AF territory.

black bnr32 · 10-02-2020, 11:57 PM

Bringing this one back from the dead for the searchers.

The black trim on the side mirrors fades bad. Mine were all blotchy.

Spray paint em. Seriously. Duplicolor black bumper and trim paint. Just degrease the plastic first.

I’ve used this paint on past cars and it’s seriously awesome. Leaves a nice, satin, non glossy finish. It’s super thin and perfectly maintains the original texture of the part.

Ernest72 · 10-03-2020, 07:45 PM

Sonax polymer net shield.

soundman98 · 10-03-2020, 09:02 PM

I'm currently using eastwood plastic resurfacer on a project. Great results so far

https://www.eastwood.com/ew-plastic-...k-aerosol.html

DaJo · 10-06-2020, 09:43 PM

Just stop using the windshield washer fluid (unless in an emergency)...

That stuff is what causes the windshield plastic trim pieces to fade.

My car is 8 years old and the trim still looks brand new. I never use the windshield washer fluid, I just rinse the car with water if the windshield gets dirty.

soundman98 · 10-07-2020, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaJo

Just stop using the windshield washer fluid (unless in an emergency)...

That stuff is what causes the windshield plastic trim pieces to fade.

My car is 8 years old and the trim still looks brand new. I never use the windshield washer fluid, I just rinse the car with water if the windshield gets dirty.

my pickup truck has oem black plastic fender flares that have seriously faded into an abysmal grey. are you saying there's someone rubbing windshield wiper fluid on my fender flares when i'm not looking?

DaJo · 10-08-2020, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

my pickup truck has oem black plastic fender flares that have seriously faded into an abysmal grey. are you saying there's someone rubbing windshield wiper fluid on my fender flares when i'm not looking?

All I'm saying is that the alcohol in the washer fluid has a major factor in the discolouration of the plastic; with that said, of course there are also multiple variables that contributes to this (eg. lack of TLC maintenance, parked outside under the UV rays, etc)... We are on the topic of the cowl right?

For your fender flares, it's obviously unlikely the windshield fluid, more likely the sun UV but I'll let you figure that one out.

Jonboy73 · 10-08-2020, 03:23 PM

Not sure if you can get this over in the US but this really brings the black colour out as well as adding some uv protection. Once its dry you can even add some extra sealant with a wax or even better a ceramic coating.
https://www.chemicalguysuk.co.uk/sho...k-shine-16-oz/

Dadhawk · 10-08-2020, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy73

Not sure if you can get this over in the US but this really brings the black colour out as well as adding some uv protection. Once its dry you can even add some extra sealant with a wax or even better a ceramic coating.
https://www.chemicalguysuk.co.uk/sho...k-shine-16-oz/

Yep, available through Amazon at least.

Westen86 · 10-08-2020, 03:35 PM

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TatharPallan Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 Subaru Blue Series - Pearl Location: South Florida Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When it comes to detailing what are you guys using to bring out the shine of the trim? I have the STI lip, skirts, rear spats that are in great condition (no fade) however after washing the car they don't have that rich gloss/shine like the rest of the car. Its really noticeable after i detail / shine up the tires. PSA: Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel works wonders. Currently i'm using Meguiar’s Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer and i'm not to happy with it. I'm just waiting for it to run out before trying something new __________________ 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP (K1X) - JDL UEL Header, 3" JDL Res FP, 3" JDL OP, 3" Perrin Res Cat back, 3" Perrin BigMAF Intake/Inlet tube, Perrin Light Weight Pulleys (AC, Water Pump, Crank) - Moto-East FFK - E85 Tuned by HRI - ECUTEK - Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs

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