Plastic Trim Restoration
+$40
Unpainted exterior plastic trim — bumpers, body cladding, mirror housings, and door handles — fades from black to grey or chalky white as UV rays break down the surface polymers. Trim restoration uses penetrating polymer-based restorers that absorb into the porous plastic surface, replenish the depleted material, and create a UV-blocking layer that delivers a durable, deep black finish. Unlike silicone-based dressings that wash off in the first rain, a quality penetrating restorer bonds to the plastic and holds up through repeated washes.
When You Need This
Add trim restoration when your vehicle's black or dark plastic trim has gone grey or looks chalky in sunlight. It is a high-value service for SUVs and trucks with large cladding panels, and it pairs well with any exterior detail or paint correction job where polished paint alongside faded trim creates a mismatched result. If the trim still looks grey after washing and dressing with a standard product, a penetrating restorer is the correct next step.
What's Involved
- 1.Clean all trim surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner to remove dirt, old silicone dressing, and wax residue — contamination prevents restorer from bonding.
- 2.Allow the trim to dry completely before application.
- 3.Apply a penetrating trim restoration product with an applicator pad, working it into the porous surface in overlapping passes.
- 4.Allow the product to penetrate for the recommended dwell time so it can absorb into the plastic structure.
- 5.Buff away any excess with a clean microfiber towel, leaving an even, deep finish with no greasy residue on adjacent paint.
Frequently Asked Questions
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