Exterior plastic care

[06vrss]

Hey guys, ive tried searching this and did find a few threads but most were from like 3 years ago so i figured i ask again. My mom drives a 2005 element, you know the little boxy looking things with all that plastic! Well i washed and waxed it today but i didnt quite know what to use to revitalize the plastic panels as they are lookin pretty dull. I used PB natural look but wasnt very satisfied. What would you guys recommend? I was thinkin maybe just some tire gel but i wanted to get some "autopian" opinions first. Thanks guys

[GoudyL]

Hey guys, ive tried searching this and did find a few threads but most were from like 3 years ago so i figured i ask again. My mom drives a 2005 element, you know the little boxy looking things with all that plastic! Well i washed and waxed it today but i didnt quite know what to use to revitalize the plastic panels as they are lookin pretty dull. I used PB natural look but wasnt very satisfied. What would you guys recommend? I was thinkin maybe just some tire gel but i wanted to get some "autopian" opinions first. Thanks guys



You can use some armor-all on them, (but it will wash off), a solvent based tire dresssing (e.g a clear silicone fluid/gel) will usually give you the best results.



You can paint them with Black Magic Titanium Matte Finish, if you want them really black.

[efnfast]

meguiar`s 40

[Accumulator]

I`d probably pursue a LSP-based approach. I`ve never worked on an Element, and different exterior plastics respond differently to different products, but *some* combo oughta work OK.



The safest bets would be either the Klasse twins, or KAIOI topped with Collinite 845.



Some plastics do OK with ZAIO, some don`t. Ditto for 1Z consumer line polishes and some other products. But 845 works fine as the LSP almost all of the time.

[imported_Blake]

I still like Poorboy`s Trim Restorer on exterior vinyl surfaces......haven`t had great luck with PB Natural Look. Trim Restorer is a different product.

[SuperBee364]

Usually any good oil based glaze will make exterior plastics look good.

[imported_mburnickas]

I like CG liquid extreme shine..

[nando1]

303 Aerospace, hands down the BEST!

[imported_Blake]

Waterbased products (303 + Natural Look) etc will not last well on exterior vinyl.

A similar product to Poorboy`s Trim Restorer is Megs Hot shine Tire Gel.

[steelwind101]

Sounds to me like you could also use some APC/TAW/SC Grime Remover and a soft brush to clean up the plastic first. Then apply something like PB`s Trim Restorer.

[akimel]

I have just begun using Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus--definitely a product worth considering. I just applied a second coat to the windshield cowl of my S2000, which was definitely looking on the poorly side. UTTGP blackened and shined up the cowl. It looks like new. I do not know yet how long it will last--the manufacturer promises a couple months--but so far I am very pleased.

[06vrss]

Hey thanks guys. I have Megs endurance tire gel as well as 845, i guess i will try both of them on a lower area and see which one i like better.

[willtothewong]

I have just begun using Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus--definitely a product worth considering. I just applied a second coat to the windshield cowl of my S2000, which was definitely looking on the poorly side. UTTGP blackened and shined up the cowl. It looks like new. I do not know yet how long it will last--the manufacturer promises a couple months--but so far I am very pleased.



keep us updated. i`ve been looking for a good exterior trim dressing and i havent found something i like.



=D

[tmg19103]

I have just begun using Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus--definitely a product worth considering. I just applied a second coat to the windshield cowl of my S2000, which was definitely looking on the poorly side. UTTGP blackened and shined up the cowl. It looks like new. I do not know yet how long it will last--the manufacturer promises a couple months--but so far I am very pleased.



UTTGP is the best. Expect at least 4 months out of two coats even parked outside 24/7 and a daily driver. And no streaking down the paint from rain.