Which product to restore colour of plastic exterior trim?

[ash635]

Hi, I need a recommendation as to which exterior plastic product to use on my car. Over the years the plastic trim which used to be black has turned greyish. I have used some 'black to black' products in the past but they have never been able to restore the colour to anything like the original. I would appreciate recommendations from those who have used a particular product please. Thanks

[paddy328]

Get yourself some gtechnic c4 trim dressing mate. Awesome stuff.

[snuffle]

Liberal application of heat gun.


Edited to please a pedantic detailer

Note use of a heat gun may damage your vehicle, always consult the manual and wear appropriate safety clothing.
If in doubt consult a fully trained proffesional.

Edited by snuffle on Saturday 10th December 11:42

[ARTSPRAY]

as above heat gun ,nothing else other than repainting them will have any lasting effect

[paddy328]

heat gun doesnt always work and i guess you guys have never tried the gtechniq stuff then.....

[snuffle]

I do apologise for not recomending a detailing product.

[ash635]

Thanks for that guys, I'll try both recommendations

[paddy328]

Product or not, it does what its designed to do and thats restore faded trim and stays black. However, try the heat gun approach first by all means. That at least is free. (If you dont balls it up and damage the car)

[Zad]

With relatively smooth plastics, especially acrylics, try using Brasso or similar product. It slightly melts the top surface and has a slight abrasive in it which polishes out the fine scratches and helps to remove the oxidised layer.