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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 01:48 PM
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Sorry if this has been posted before but, what is the best product for restoring black plastic? Specifically, the engine fuel rail covers.
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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 07:25 PM
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I am interested in restoring the black plastic both outside and inside


thanks
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Sorry if this has been posted before but, what is the best product for restoring black plastic? Specifically, the engine fuel rail covers.
Post this in "Car Care Discussion" section. Lots of very knowledgeable car detailers there.
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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 10:14 AM
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Lots of products for that, just have to keep doing it but it's part of doing a detail.
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Going to move this over to the Car Care Discussion area.
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I've had good luck with Meguiar's Ultimate Black on the trim of my CR-V. Haven't tried it on the Vette.
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If it's just routine I like Adams VRT. If it's really faded plastic or trim try Black WoW.... works great.
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Originally Posted by Kokodude
Sorry if this has been posted before but, what is the best product for restoring black plastic? Specifically, the engine fuel rail covers.
I have found nothing better than “refinish restorer”.
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Best I have ever used and have used for many many years is Solution Finish Black Trim Restorer


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SOLUTION is the #1 Choice..................More like a Black Dye.............

I also have and like Black WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gixx, on badly faded trim ( think Chevy Avalanche ) a thorough cleaning followed by Solution Finish to add the black back and next day wipe down with Cerakote. Works wonders and from my torture test down here, it last’s well over a year.So far Cerakote is the only product that last’s ( even coatings don’t seem to hold up well on paint ).
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Great on firearms' too
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Yeah, I thin that is the blueing agent, not the trim protectant, But hey, I’ve CanCoated my old fiberglass shower after buffing it.Wife thought I was crazy until she saw the results. Have to ask Fyr what he uses on his arms ( I hope he doesnt say Dove for men )
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The CERAKOTE Product for Black Plastic Trim is much different than the CERAKOTE
that would be applied to METAL Gun Parts.....
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I have ZERO experience with CERAKOTE Wipes for Black Plastic
but I am a pleased user of SOLUTION, that I apply with those
small round/square cotton make up pieces that women often use.

I will also recommend this below product for maintaining plastic trim.....It
is a clear syrup like product similar to Black WOW........................





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Put the Cerakote on top for longevity! On decent black trim, ti will jet or darken a little. It really help keep in good shape. I used to love to use DLUX on peoples cars. Cerakote lasts longer
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The cerakote works great on plastic and plastic trim, but is a little glossy for my like. I used it on my wifes SUV which the trim was trashed on, looks good as new and when you open the doors you can see the spots i missed. The mist spots are almost white, all the spots that were done are jet black and glossy and its been well over a year baking in the south FL sun.
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