Keeping Trim Black

[papaduke187]

Does anyone have any good products for keeping their black plastic trim looking nice, clean and fresh? Trying to keep up on the paint and trim on my '11 rss and my wifes '08 gs

 

[BRUBET]

Try products from Torque Detail. They have at least one (Plastic Restore) made for plastic (it doesn't turn white when it dries).
I feel that their products are a little costly, but they work as advertised and are easy to apply.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I like Mother's Back To Black

 

[Sccar]

Black Dymond Trim Renew from Lamonster's garage

https://www.lamonstergarage.com/black-dymond-trim-renew-auto-motorcycle-cycle-care-lamonster/

 

[dpetrick]

I have had good results with Topcoat F11. Expensive but seems to last a while.

 

[Snakeyes]

I have been using Plexus with great results.

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

Mothers back to black works well for me.

Also, just plain old fashioned olive oil works quite well.

 

[JayBros]

Maxima Oils SC1, Mothers Back to Black and Lamonsters Black Diamond Detailer; have used 'em all and they seem to be on a par with each other. I've found that Black Diamond Detailer in the aerosol can seems to waste a lot of product at the can nozzle.

 

[pegasus1300]

+3 on Mothers Back to Black. Get it in the bottle not the spray. Spray puts too much where it isn't needed.

 

[Navydad]

3 year old tonneau cover on my truck looks new and the black plastic on my bikes looks new. Works for me.

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[PoeTiger]

3 year old tonneau cover on my truck looks new and the black plastic on my bikes looks new. Works for me.

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How often do you have to re-apply?

Thanks in advance!

 

[SportsterDoc]

About $10 at most auto parts
Long lasting
Did well restoring a 10 year old Jeep Wrangler hard top

 

[boomerman]

I have tried every product listed here but they just don't last, or you constantly have to reapply them every few weeks to keep up the appearance.
Some of these products are no better than using linseed oil on it, yes I said Linseed oil, it's an old cheap car dealership fix to make the plastic look good for a few weeks until the car sells.
If you don't mind doing that every few weeks like some of these products will have you do, it's cheaper to buy the big bottle of linseed oil. hahaha
If you really want an impressive product that works and lasts try this: I find this works better than anything I have tried, Cerakote trim restore.
It's not cheap to buy but it lasts longer so in the long run it's actually cheaper.

 

[Flamewinger]

Creamy Peanut butter.

 

[JayBros]

I agree with boomerman. While the products I listed above are good, I think the constant exposure to UV rays ages the black plastic. That brings WTH into the argument: did I buy the Spyder to have a spotless, shiny garage queen or to ride the bloody thing. I did it for the latter so I apply the a something every so often and don't worry if it gets a little dull before I get around to applying it again.

 

[SportsterDoc]

Meguires Ultimate Black lasts month's, but I garage all vehicles

 

[Peter Aawen]

Creamy Peanut butter.

Plus, if making the placcy look all shiny & new again gets too hard, you can always EAT it and it'll taste just like peanut butter!! hyea:

But I think boomer & Jay's approach is pretty good too! :thumbup:

 

[SuperG]

Heh...

I use Turtle Wax Trim Restorer.

I'm not sure, but I hear it tastes better than Tide-pods...

 

[Extremebob]

Meguire's or mother's. How long does it last? Haven't paid any attention, I mean how long does it take? I ride as often as I can, but Spyder is pretty much spotless when I do. Just a thing with me.

 

[ulflyer]

I have been using Plexus with great results.

Only recently found out that this does work well and holds up for good while. Easier to use than some of the others.