Turtle Wax ICE on black plastic???

SCOOBY14B · 06-16-07, 09:35

I have a Chevy 2500HD that has the black plastic textured fender flares. I was wondering what a product like ICE would do to them?

Just wondering if anyone had tried it before I do? I use ZAINO on the truck, but have the ICE in the cabinet.

Thanks

SCOOBY14B · 06-16-07, 09:42

Ok, I did search and looked (might have actually overlooked it), but still didn't find anything pertaining to what I was asking about.

Can anyone recommend anything for my flares besides some type of dressing?

Thanks

SCOOBY14B · 06-16-07, 09:52

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Originally Posted by VaSuperShine

theyre textured plastic so why dont you use a trim gel or any dressing. 303 would be a popular pic, hyper dressing wold shine the hell out of em. of course youll have to reapply every week or two.

Well, I've tried several different dressings on them. They look good, but I hate how after time, rain, etc they look uneven. If I leave them just "clean" they start to look a little aged.

Just exploring my options.

Thanks

keesue · 06-16-07, 10:02

I use ICE regualrly because I like it. I use it on my black trim as well and it works. It probably doesn't last as long as other treatments, I suppose, but I use it every weekend because it is so incredibly easy to use - a single product for the body and the trim. In fact, my trim is completely black and I started using ICE right after I bought the car. I'm on my second bottle in 8 months. Not a bad investment. (As to the paint, I will say that I subsequent have clayed, polished and sealed with Meguairs products but use ICE every week for the look - trim included).

Hope that helps.

phamkl · 06-16-07, 11:50

ICE works perfectly for trim, IMO. It makes trim a nice matte black and lasts for a few weeks in fair conditions. I like the ICE shine too; it's comparable to NXT's shine but is way easier to apply and remove. Durability though is questionable at best and depth is 2D though...

But while I'm using some boutique stuff, I'm basically using ICE polish for trim.

johnle · 06-17-07, 02:15

I just apply 303, but I have used ICE on trim before. Works fine, about 2 weeks or so.

SDLexus · 06-17-07, 10:32

Try Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus. I used the beta version of this product and just got a demo of the production version by David B at the Ultima & UDM launch event in San Diego. It will darken the plastic and seal it like a sealant does on paint. Once dry there is no residue left behind like there is with traditional dressings. It can even be used on wheels/rims and has anti-static abilities.

wannafbody · 06-17-07, 04:52

I've had good luck with Tropicare non silicone dressing on textured plastic.

blucpe · 06-17-07, 05:43

one thing about this ice stuff; you can use it on any part nof the car, except maybe the glass, and it woprks fine, no residue, no dusting, nothing. wipe on wipe off, nice shine, great if you're in a hurry and just want to add a little pop to your shine. almost as easy as using a qd. i can't say \to abandon your oher products and use this exclusivly, but in a pinch oh yeah use it.

gav'spurplez · 06-17-07, 07:12

i have a 99 wrangler sport with black plastic textured flares and i painted them with Krylon fusion,

no need for dressing

zoomzoom mazda5 · 06-17-07, 07:24

That's a true man with guts!!! Just paint it and forget it!!!

mschuyler · 06-18-07, 04:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOOBY14B

I have a Chevy 2500HD that has the black plastic textured fender flares. I was wondering what a product like ICE would do to them?

Just wondering if anyone had tried it before I do? I use ZAINO on the truck, but have the ICE in the cabinet.

I have a new 2500HD with the black flares. I used Black Wow on them and they look great. I diod make the mistake of putting Black Wow on my black steps on the nerf bars; it's much too slippery for that. Here are some pics, about half way down the page. It's a Victory Red Duramax and shows before and after pics Black WOW - Page 4 - ShowCarDetailing