Kiwi Shoe Dye vs Gas Torch for Restoring your vehicle trim back to new?!?!? Subscriber requested!!!

A few of you guys asked to see this since I am always mentioning that these two particular methods are "hard to make look uniform" - so here it is.

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[riccochet]

I've done the heat method, but using a heat gun instead. Much more control of the heat being applied, more uniform results. And the plastic doesn't become brittle. I've done the fenders on my Wrangler 3 times now. They're still pliable. Alternatively, I've now started using Forever Black. It's a plastic dye that really soaks in. I'll apply it, let it cure overnight, then go over it with a ceramic coating.

[trailerwookie]

I've used both methods. Torch method is pretty tricky so I haven't done it in years. The dye method I used as recently as last year on a 16 year old black bumper that was almost white. Turned out great and the customer was amazed. I have been using conventional products on it since the color came back.

[bigg__jonn]

VERY NEAT!!!! I did not know of the SHOE POLISH method ...👍...

[marambula]

You really know your stuff, and you’ve got the receipts to prove it. The torch or heat gun method seems like such a bad idea, then again it tested better (longevity) than many of the products so i see why the rumors exist. When so many products fail after first wash or just a few weeks they can’t compare to the viral clickbait visual of plastic transforming right before our eyes on internet videos. Thanks for sweeping that bullNonsense into the trash. Very impressed with the top performers in these trim tests.

[mozilla]

I tried the liquid shoe polish on my '04 Ram foglight bezels...instead of being black...they were almost grey in color. Tried putting lots of light coats on to make sure I had good coverage...went with about 6 applications. Then when they looked as good as I thought I could get them...finished up with 2 coats of carnuba wax. They look brand new. Thanks for the tips.

[l.]

I used a heat gun on the bumper of a 1991 Honda Civic Wagon and then as it cooled I applied the Kiwi product. The bumper looked brand new. It's been 7 years and it is only just now starting to fade again - and I live in Arizona. From what I've read it matters what sort of plastic your bumper is made out of that will determine how well any given technique or product will work. In my case I got lucky as the plastic responded very well to that combination.

[ryansabo]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the videos and the effort put in to them. Ever do Kiwi PLUS Cerakote?

[portalsupport]

Thanks for the Tip. Plush worked like a Charm. Kiwi didn't many any difference though

[sumpoosieguy]

MAPP gas torch did my Sprinter bumper nice and easy with swirl torch tip

[johnhancock]

Lol😂. . The only real way and best way period is to first wash and wipe dry the plastic, then u use the kwiwi shoe dye, after it dries a few minutes u use the heat gun where u treated plastic with the dye and heat the pladtic so it absorbs the dye, that is real and permanent solution.

[mrallan]

Lol... Chevy Car Dude proudly shows the torch method in his detailing his used cars for sale vs just using Cerakote. Pretty much all used car salesmen are shady.

[mattrox]

A heat gun is a safer alternative to a torch. But cerakote is hard to beat.

[meanf]

I heard a heat gun on a low setting works awsome

[MrDavew]

What was that best looking black patch done with ?

[Abc-tury]

Just curious, how long did the kiwi shoe tint last in the sun & did the blackness stand to the outside weather?

[anonimushbosh]

The real question everyone always has with this type of thing… how long did it last?

[ctamarack]

Boiled linseed oil and paint thinner, 1 to 1 ratio

[tntmyth]

Any solution or product to help hide a very light micro scratch on exterior shiny matte black plastic on a brand new car with less than 1, 000 miles? Two small scratches on textured shiny black plastic trim on inside of side mirror. Appears as a white line in sunlight. I don't notice it when this side of the mirror is in the shade but very visible when sunlight hits it. Annoying on a brand new car because of course I glance at the side mirror constantly when driving and my eye is drawn to the scratches. Maybe a touch of black shoe polish, a little of something like Mother's Back to Black solution or just leave it alone and live with it? I don't think I want to try a magic eraser as it's brand new plastic and could degrade the shiny texture surface. I've heard good and bad. No way I would try a torch. Maybe best just to hide it from my attention using some type of liquid solution that isn't abrasive but not sure which one would hide the scratches best. I don't know how the scratches happened on the inside side of the mirror. It's not exposed to anything coming at the front of the car. I guess I could have done it washing the car. I didn't find any rock or glass chips in my wash mitt but I am buying a new brand new mitt anyway just in case. I don't want to do more damage in case it was me that rubbed something sharp on the car.

[ml-fishing]

my honda civic is 8 years old, not a lot of trim but no product lasts past 3 months for me, and im thinking of Kiwi shoe polish if its gonna outlast something else. like i said not much black trim so it wouldnt matter if not 100% uniform i just hate seeing the ugly dry grey parts

[BloodStainedTear]

first use a heat gun not a torch and if you use a torch don't use MAP gas