Does anyone know the best method to renew the faded color on the exterior "plastic" trim?

 

1. You could use some of the products IPD sells. http://www.ipdusa.com

2. You could paint them the same color as your car.

3. You could try Kiwi Shoe Dye, check over on Volvospeed.com for more info on that.

 

I use some milky white stuff on mine that the guy who sold me the car gave me. He put in a Gator Aide Bottle so I have no idea what it is, but it works great on all my dark trim. I have also heard that some of the stuff you use on tires to make them look black works good. I have used AmorAll and that works ok, but does not last very long. Unless it's really bad, I don't think you have to paint it or dye it. Personally I like the contrasting color better than having the same color as the car.

 

Armorall products really suck IMO.

 

Really, Armorall and most like it looks great over nite, then the same old faded look. I need a permanent fix. Waxing or compounding and then waxing work on the plastic trim?

 

I don't know if it will.

However if you need a permanent fix, get them painted the color of your car. That is the only permanent fix I know of.

 

If it is faded, buy some Kiwi black shoe DYE. thoroughly clean the trim pieces, and apply a coat of dye. Let that coat dry for 24 hrs and repeat 2 to 3 times. The first coat will be streaky, so be sure to give it 2 or 3 coats. Then finish with whatever trim polish (black magic, mothers) and enjoy. IMO armorall is a waste so don't finish with that.

 

No....waxing the trim makes it worse. I've got some stuff they use in body shops....i forget the name of it though. I'll check back when i get home from work

 

I have used a product called Back to Black made by Mothers. My bumper trim is Navy but this is like a gel gloss liquid and can be used on several colours