Advice on restoring plastic trim

[nix4x4]

Hey all... first post...



Okay, so I have an `02 Tundra with several pieces of plastic trim on the exterior. Over the years, they`ve turned from black to a dull gray. What`s the best thing out there for getting this stuff back to as close to new as possible?

[Anomaly]

This is what I bought and have been applying coats of to my wife`s jeep wrangler:

Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/forblacbumtr.html)



Works pretty good so far but does streak.



I`ve also read that using shoe polish (like Kiwi) can do the trick.

[tod071]

Renu-It (http://store.pakshak.com/renu-it.html) or Poorboys Trim Restorer (http://store.pakshak.com/poorboys-trim-restorer-16oz.html) would be my choices. Both work very well.

[MattPersman]

might try black wow also. had good results on my civic with it. it is finicky though. follow directions to the letter

[SpoiledMan]

It`s likely that your trim will need to be died. It`s already turning gray right?



MattPersman, I like your tag line.:)

[imported_agentf1]

I have the same issue with my Lightning`s trim and use Z16 on it. It works awesome and is very durable but just wish I could find something that was permanent.

[Bwalen]

i have the same thing on my civic`s grill and on the weather stripping...any ideas for that?

[SpoiledMan]

Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies (http://www.topoftheline.com) has trim dyeing kits that will make the trim appear new again for months to years. Trim dressings will only be temporary (days to weeks).

[Lowejackson]

It is also worth finding out how much the replacement parts would be. If they are cheap, it might be easier simply to replace with new items or possibly second hand