Faded Black Plastic

[thebaseball2001]

Hey all, 1st post for me!

I just bought a 2004 Nissan Maxima and have been babying it every day. I bought a bunch of Meguiars products to care for it but I was wondering what should I use to restore the faded black plastic that runs across the bottom of the front bumper and beneath the windshield wipers. I hope I am describing this right. I think it is plastic, I know there is some fading to it, almost to where it is white in some spots. I tried to clean it with some quick detail but it remains kind of faded and I would like for it to have it's original black color. Is there any way to do this, to restore the darkness?

Thanks,
Chad

[RDVT4ME]

Re: Faded Black Plastic

Meguiars #40 will clean and also make it look like new. You can also use Meguiars trim shine. It comes in a cream or spray. I prefer the spray. If you use trim shine, you will need to clean the plastic first. #40 or APC will do a nice job of that.

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[PaintPolisher]

Re: Faded Black Plastic

What you have is the releasing agent in the plastic doing its thing and it will keep doing it's thing. Check out a Jeep Wrangler fender flares and they all turn from black to grey to a yuck yellow to dirty white in color. #40 may help you out and try two coats but your description seems to lend itself to the dirty white color and the only thing I have found that works at this level is Forever Black bumper and trim recondtioner dye. Tape off the area, rip off the cheesy applicator and use a 2" x 2" piece of MF for a better and faster application process but now you need a plastic glove for the applicator hand.
At the white level I usually apply 4 maybe 5 coats. I really like this product and there is only a 20 minute wait between coats. Many vehicles have this type of plastic and it is an easy way to make some money. I apply #40 over this product and do a quick wipe off for a great finish. DO take before and after pictures. Amazing and so far my longest time frame on a client’s car is 2 years and still looking new.
Al

[iScott]

Re: Faded Black Plastic

I also have this problem. I've tried Mother's Back to Black but it doesn't work too well. I'd really like to get my black trim much, much darker so I, too, will try some of that #40 and Forever Black. Unless someone has a better solution, of course.

[Djmigs]

Re: Faded Black Plastic

Meguiar's #38 or trim detailer(aerosol)

[PaintPolisher]

Re: Faded Black Plastic

Scott I just emailed you a quick note. Al

[Tungsten]

Re: Faded Black Plastic

I use All Season Dressing with great results!