Smooth plastic

[black bart]

I have smooth plastic trim on the rear corner of my Explorer and I have not found anything that works all that well.

I use PB-Trim Restore on textured plastic but it is not effective on smooth plastic.
Back to Black don`t work. DG dressing is better but still not what I was looking for.
Rather than buy every product on the market I though maybe this forum could help with a few suggestions of what you use for smooth plastic.

[TLMitchell]

I have smooth plastic trim on the rear corner of my Explorer and I have not found anything that works all that well.

I use PB-Trim Restore on textured plastic but it is not effective on smooth plastic.
Back to Black don`t work. DG dressing is better but still not what I was looking for.
Rather than buy every product on the market I though maybe this forum could help with a few suggestions of what you use for smooth plastic.

It`s sometimes tough finding products for use on smooth plastic, most of `em end up smeary or blotchy.

Is the trim faded requiring some restoration or are you just looking to dress or protect? Way back when, I accidently got a cleaner/wax called Super Glaze from The Wax Shop on some smooth trim. I was pleasantly surprised when it wiped right off clean and left a shiney black finish. I now use KAIO on those applications. It cleans and protects, restoration is minimal, IMO. 845 also leaves a nice long-lasting finish if you want shiney.

TL

[John@Autopia-Carcare.com]

Bart,

Check out my quick review on the Pre-wow. Is the trim on my Mazda similar to what you`re dealing with? If so, I was really impressed with the appearance of the trim right after PreWOW was applied. I almost didn`t even apply the blackwow and when I did, it did not make much of a difference.

I have also had really good results with Opti-Seal on smooth plastic.

[Beemerboy]

BB...If its smooth plastic PB PP would be what I would use.

[jammerz101]

I have been really impressed with Cquartz on smooth plastic. It`s a real coating that lasts.

[black bart]

Thanks TL I still have some Wax Shop products I think I have some of that glaze.

Dave I have PB-PP so I will give it a try also.

So far 303 has been as good as anything I have tried.
Speaking of 303 I always bought it by the gallon from AG but I don`t see it on the AG site anymore.
I have a Ranger pickup with a tonneau cover and I like 303 for the cover.

[RTexasF]

I just looked and it`s still there:

303 Aerospace Protectant 128oz

[Nth Degree]

I know the frustration with that plastic. I also use KAIO with great results. I just recently learned about topping it with 845. Haven`t tried it yet, but find many others to concur with the combo.

[black bart]

I just looked and it`s still there:

303 Aerospace Protectant 128oz

Thanks I missed it when I looked for it.
This stuff is great for a tonneau cover. Mine is 7 years old and looks like a new one.

[WelshDog]

I`ve got a Prius with a shiny black spoiler on the back, not painted. It needs to be polished and then protected. It seems to attract scratches from space or something. So I need something ultra fine and gentle to restore the surface. Suggestions?

I`ll probably try KAIO for the shine.

[jammerz101]

I`ve got a Prius with a shiny black spoiler on the back, not painted. It needs to be polished and then protected. It seems to attract scratches from space or something. So I need something ultra fine and gentle to restore the surface. Suggestions?

I`ll probably try KAIO for the shine.

Is it a shiny black plastic spoiler?

[TLMitchell]

I have a Ranger pickup with a tonneau cover and I like 303 for the cover.

This stuff is great for a tonneau cover. Mine is 7 years old and looks like a new one.

Interesting how different people get different results with the same product. Although I really like 303 for a lot of uses I found it a bit substandard on exterior applications. Got just a bit of residue running down the sides after a rain. Since moved to UTTG+ on the tonneau and it`s better than anything else I`ve tried. I`m not much for a glossy look but a damp ONR wipeoff after application subdues that nicely.

Whatever works... TL

[black bart]

Interesting how different people get different results with the same product. Although I really like 303 for a lot of uses I found it a bit substandard on exterior applications. Got just a bit of residue running down the sides after a rain. Since moved to UTTG+ on the tonneau and it`s better than anything else I`ve tried. I`m not much for a glossy look but a damp ONR wipeoff after application subdues that nicely.

Whatever works... TL

Maybe you put it on too heavy I have had NO issues with running or staining cover looks like new after 7 years.

Hard to argue with results that good.
I have tried other products but they did not last had to redo too often.

[WelshDog]

Is it a shiny black plastic spoiler?

Yes very shiny.