Black plastic panel over 911 engine bay

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JPS911

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On the auto pop up spoiler, there is a black grating or vent that appears to be abs or some other sturdy but plasticy thinger. It is textured, not silky, and I don't want something coming off and dripping down my paint or into the engine bay (the vent is directly over the engine).



I searched the archives, but didn't seem to find much. What is a good product to restore the "blackness" of the vent?



You can sort of see one here:

http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93044.htm



Thoughts?:nixweiss
 
JPS911- The concern you have is why I've pretty much given up on ERV dressings for black trim. I'd clean it with AIO and then apply BFII or SG. I've had great luck with this regimen on my textured (and also my smooth) black trim. The BFII seems a little easier to get uniform than the SG, especially on not-so-new surfaces, but I don't think the SG will look bad. No, I haven't had any trouble with wax-like staining. A brush (even a toothbrush) and using a little Meg's FI can be helpful, too.
 
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So - get it clean, protect it from UV with something like 303, and then, when you polish or wax, mask it! It won't take you more than a minute - buy a roll of pre-taped masking paper at an industrial paint supply place and you can do it in less than 30 seconds. Remember, masking for detailing is not masking for painting -- it does not have to be PERFECT. I found it goes really fast.
 
JPS911- Hope you found the BlackfireII and (Klasse) Sealant Glaze on the acronym list OK. These products don't stain black plastic and provide good protection. As carguy said, masking it off when using products that DO stain is a time saver in the long run. Whether to use some External Vinyl/Rubber (ERV) dressing like 303 or a sealant like BFII or SG is a matter of personal preference.
 
I have great success using Meguiar's Gold Class Trim Detailer on vinyl, plastic and rubber. It is dry-to-the-touch (after a few minutes) and leaves a nice satin finish. No greasy residue. Much like 303 except in gel form.



But it's not permanent. After couple of washings it will need replacing.



Good and very inexpensive.







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Try Vinylex. Made by www.lexol.com.

I found out about this product in "Excellence" (THE BEST Porsche Magazine) when I had my 911SC.

I am still using Vinylex. It stays on exterior trim for a long time.
 
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