Restoring black plastic bumpers and moldings
12-05-2010, 06:34 PM
#31
Please tell me if I'm missing something, but I've used liquid Kiwi sole edge black on my plastic door handles, bumper and mirror parts for years. It lasts 2-3 years and is easy to apply. Forgot where I learned this trick.
02-18-2011, 07:44 PM
#35
DIY
Some elbow grease, "black again exterior trim restorer", it works pretty good, it last some months so far. not perfect, but it blends it right.
Last edited by picaflor; 02-18-2011 at 07:46 PM.
02-24-2011, 10:24 PM
#36
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One of my jobs is at a carwash on the weekend so i am always gettin asked what works and all so im always tryin out products, the best think i have found so far that works and is easy is Mothers Back to Black.
02-25-2011, 01:57 AM
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Use the black krylon plastic paint from wally wal, I did my bed rails and windshield cowl a year ago and it still looks good. I am stationed in Texas and if you have ever been here you know how hard the weather can be on your vehicle. I've tried all the other products like mothers etc.... Don't last long and IMO a waste. I plan to do the rest on my trim such as the handles and rear bumper since I know the paint actually works and gets rid of the faded black grayish look.
gotta agree...except i used the dollar store paint..buck a can..did every piece of plastic on the truck, even the dash..been over a year and looks perfect still...plus at a buck a can if something does start to fade you can hit it with another coat for way cheaper than polish or armor all..
03-17-2011, 01:30 AM
#38
I'm with the OP on this one. I've never done it on my Fords (they haven't needed it) but, I've been doing it on my bikes for years. The key is to sneak up on the part at an angle slowly until you see the plastic start to turn and then chase/push the darkened area around until you cover the entire area. Here's a before/after pic of how it worked on my bike.
