How to Restore Faded Plastic or Rubber Trim

How to restore faded rubber or plastic trim. For this I am using a product called Back to Black by Mothers. Do you have a product used to restore faded trim, please be sure to leave your recommendations in the comments below. If the trim is too far gone, then it may need to be repainted. For that I do have a tutorial so be sure to check that out. It’s important to take care of plastic and rubber components as they can bleach, discolour, or deteriorate from the outdoor elements. If you take the correct maintenance steps, this can help protect the trim, ensuring it has a long life and prevents costly replacements in the future. #autodetailing #detailing #plasticrestoration

Tools/Supplies Needed:
-clean cloth
-microfiber cloth
-carwash soap and water
-plastic trim restoring product
-tape

Procedure:
-start by washing the vehicle to remove any dirt or grim which may affect the restoration process
-tape off the surrounding areas such as paint or glass as this product may leave smudging on other surfaces
-for this I will be using the product on both hard plastic and rubber coated applications
-mix the product accordingly, depending on which product you are using, it’s important to consult with the instructions first
-apply it to a soft clean cloth and work it into the surface
-depending on the severity of fading will affect how much work is required to bring the color and shine back
-apply more product when needed to the cloth
-once done you’ll be left with an extremely glossy finish
-normally I like to finish up with a clean microfiber cloth to remove any access product and this will remove the excessively glossy shine to give a more subtle OEM look
-sometimes I find if there is too much product left on the surface, any moisture may leave water spots behind, so this also prevents that from happening
-once finished, remove the tape and ensure there is no access product left in the cracks

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[TheSindreeeee]

I have had good results with Owatrol Polytrol. Brings out a deep nice color to faded plastic and trims. It also lasts a long time.

[majikmessiah]

Can you use silicone to rejuvenate plastics and vinyls?

[skdhaliwal]

Could you do a video on how to polish and restore exhaust tips ?

[uprightdoublebass]

Transmission fluid also will clear up headlights.

[AutOdometer]

Unfortunately with these back to black dye products they only last a few months.

[mont]

Can you dilute to use in a spray bottle???

[paulangeli]

Is the product described here similar chemically to Armour All?

[honeyhead]

To be honest I am not interested in most of the topics your videos deal with (except the diy knot videos), but I really love the way you explain things. 😅