Trim Molding Restoration

Post by **regent** » 25 Jul 2010, 14:15

I am looking for a method and applicable product to restore the surface of the exterior plastic trim moldings (doors, bumpers, ets) on my 2002 S60 Non-Turbo. As we all know, plastic gets dull (unfortunately) with time and exposure to weather...
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

daedalus · Post by **daedalus** » 28 Jul 2010, 18:57

Try Trim Shine by Stoner....they're the same guys who make Invisible Glass, among (many) other things. I have one of their car care kits that they sell on their website and cannot recommend them highly enough!

Post by **JRL** » 06 Aug 2010, 04:00

The best stuff is FOREVER BLACK but I usually paint mine and it's permanent
Use Grey/Black Bumper Paint, (spray cans) found in any automotive store

darkcountry · Post by **darkcountry** » 23 Sep 2010, 09:11

when you paint the trim do you take off the trim or leave it on and tape around?
also, i used forever black about three months ago and it looked awesome, but is now begining to scratch off...any ideas on getting the forever black off so i can paint the trim?

darkcountry · Post by **darkcountry** » 23 Sep 2010, 09:15

i have a diagram that i put together in case i decide to pull my trim and paint it. this seems like a good spot for it.

Post by **regent** » 24 Oct 2010, 13:17

Everyone's input and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Post by **schmidm90** » 11 Jul 2011, 20:47

I have a 2000 V70XC and it is grey. I bought the bondo restore black from K-Mart but returned it because I found something better! I was at autozone and found Eagle-One Restore Gel. You spray it on a towel and rub it on to the exterior trim and it looks like new. I washed my car today so I have only had it on for 2 days but I will keep you posted how it looks in a few weeks/months... Here is the link to their product site http://www.eagleone.com/pages/products/ ... 7&cat=5010

BayBum38ft · Post by **BayBum38ft** » 05 Oct 2011, 07:40

I have been using the Eagle-One Restore Gel and it seems to last about 4 months.

Post by **schmidm90** » 10 Oct 2011, 08:51

I find the Eagle One Restore Gel can last anywhere from 2-4 months depending on the amount of rain and dirt etc.Overall very happy with it!

aero850T · Post by **aero850T** » 27 Oct 2011, 16:33

I used a heat gun. Do a youtube search for a video of it that someone else did. Slightly melts the trim to make is dark and shiny like it was new.