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They don't last very long, tried them all, and found only one that works great did it 3 years ago, and still shines.
I think ive used a product from them on my old c4 sawblade wheels. It was like dark magic it cleaned then better than anything else ive tried. Maybe ill give this one a try.
Every plastic treatment product I have ever seen only lasts a short time and after a month or so the plastic will actually look worse than it did before you started. The end result is that in order to keep the plastic looking good, you basically have to continually reapply goop on it for the life of the vehicle. Many of these products actually contain chemicals in them (like alcohol) that will draw the oils out of the plastic and dry it out further and leave a white dull look over time.
The best results I've had with plastic is to ONLY clean it with MILD soap and water and nothing more, and NEVER put ANY kind of "magic rejuvenation" product on it, because once you do, it won't ever be the same again.
I ordered this product online and i was amazed at the outcome. It does what it says it does and really well. Only down side is that you gotta apply again after about a month but its well worth it, as one 12oz will last me a year. Great product
Just in case your tired of seeing faded black plastic, and people telling you about it... use this product. I know it isn't something major but i just wanted to share my experience and recommendation with you all.
This is the first area i did. Didn't bother doing a before and after comparison, but after i covered most of it, i thought i should take a pic before i actually finished it off. But trust me it didn't look even this good even though i want finished.
I missed some spots on purpose so you would get a good idea of how much a difference this thing makes.
I did the whole thing now and it looks great.
I also noticed from your pictures that the rubber seals in your engine compartment and around the windows are also very dry and neglected. No offense but if you apply 303 to all those rubber and plastic like acroy has suggested at least once every 3 months they would never detoriate to the condition you know have to fix it with last resort products. I do mine every time after i wash the car, which is 3-4 times a year, part if my detailing routine. After 5.5 years my plastic and rubber look like out of the factory. Lastly 303 has uv blockers, this is why your plastics have faded in the first place. Sun and dirt, not enough tlc. Again no offense.
I also noticed from your pictures that the rubber seals in your engine compartment and around the windows are also very dry and neglected. No offense but if you apply 303 to all those rubber and plastic like acroy has suggested at least once every 3 months they would never detoriate to the condition you know have to fix it with last resort products. I do mine every time after i wash the car, which is 3-4 times a year, part if my detailing routine. After 5.5 years my plastic and rubber look like out of the factory. Lastly 303 has uv blockers, this is why your plastics have faded in the first place. Sun and dirt, not enough tlc. Again no offense.
You should of told that to the previous owner. Im barely getting into detailing. Ive put about 5k miles on the since owning it for over a year. But thanks for the input
I find that all the plastic products out there end up sucking out more of the oils and moisture from the plastic and in the long run make the situation worse. Try good ole vasoline. It's oil based and helps replace the moisture. Has worked for me. Or just leave it alone.
If you live in Florida and don't have a garage the trim work really suffers. I was looking for a car a month ago and found 2013 vettes with 32K miles that looked like they were 15 years old.
FWIW and not trying to start a what's best war ....
I absolutely hate that greasy shiny black look. For me its Aerospace 303 (thank you to others on this forum). I believe it gets you a more normal new look and seems to partially restore rubber trim that has sun exposure.
Use this all the time on my show car, great stuff. A trick that I have found is after you put it on "polish" the surface with a MF towel. Results in no streaks or blotches just an even shine.
Another +1 for Aerospace 303, great stuff for maintaining vinyl, plastic, rubber and even Pleather upholstery. I've been using 303 products since 2010 and it works to keep things looking new and original with a dry finish, not a fake shine or wet looking.
It might not fix all the badly sun bleached plastic parts like that Meguiar's UBR stuff does but after that you might try the 303 as a maintenance product, a little goes a long way too.
Every plastic treatment product I have ever seen only lasts a short time and after a month or so the plastic will actually look worse than it did before you started. The end result is that in order to keep the plastic looking good, you basically have to continually reapply goop on it for the life of the vehicle. Many of these products actually contain chemicals in them (like alcohol) that will draw the oils out of the plastic and dry it out further and leave a white dull look over time.
The best results I've had with plastic is to ONLY clean it with MILD soap and water and nothing more, and NEVER put ANY kind of "magic rejuvenation" product on it, because once you do, it won't ever be the same again.
Mothers Back to Black does none of that...many more probably don't either...
FWIW and not trying to start a what's best war ....
I absolutely hate that greasy shiny black look. For me its Aerospace 303 (thank you to others on this forum). I believe it gets you a more normal new look and seems to partially restore rubber trim that has sun exposure.
My 2 cents ..
I don't like 303 cause of the two shades darker...you touch one spot with 303 you have to touch every spot...
Nothing works better than clean water and lint free microfiber or 100% cotton...or an interior cleaner that leaves no residue.
