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Restoring Truck Trim & Molding #12477396 10/24/17 08:36 PM
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So I've been looking for something better than armorall to bring back the life in my fenders and window molding and came across this

BLACKFIRE Total Trim Restoration Kit

https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-trim-restoration-kit.html


Anyone ever use it? Or recommend something that will last?

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Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: TreeBass] #12477424 10/24/17 09:00 PM
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I used mother's back to black restorer on my last truck and some plastic pieces on my old boat. It would look good for a little while and eventually fade out again. I have no experience with the stuff you found, but I have a feeling it will probably fade again. The best solution I have seen people do is actually paint the plastic trim.

Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: TreeBass] #12477425 10/24/17 09:04 PM
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303 Aerospace Protectant works better than anything else I've ever tried.

Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: TreeBass] #12477433 10/24/17 09:11 PM
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I've used the Mothers backto black with better results than anything, but it will fade after a few months and you have to reapply. I'm not talking about the wax/paste stuff, I'm talking about the spray can. It's the best I've found for the easiest application for black wheels, plastic trim (like on my wife's Jeep) and any other plastic parts.
I just use it about every 2-3 car washes and it keeps plastic looking brand new...and black

Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: tmd11111] #12477437 10/24/17 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: tmd11111
303 Aerospace Protectant works better than anything else I've ever tried.


Will that bring back the black?


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Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: TreeBass] #12477442 10/24/17 09:16 PM
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I recently learned that after market and OEM trim parts are pretty cheep online. I don't think that was the case 5-10 years ago. Amazon and eBay. Both have some aggressive prices.


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303 Aerospace Protectant works better than anything else I've ever tried.


Will that bring back the black?


Yes and very well. I use it on all the plastic trim on my pickup which is all black. I also use it on the interior such as the dash and door panels which are also black on my truck. Minimal glair and doesn't attract dust as bad as some of the other products out there.

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How about interior dash areas that are not black? I may need to rejuvenate a burgundy colored dash that has no cracks, but it is 34 yrs old.

Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: tmd11111] #12477766 10/25/17 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted By: tmd11111
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303 Aerospace Protectant works better than anything else I've ever tried.


Will that bring back the black?


Yes and very well. I use it on all the plastic trim on my pickup which is all black. I also use it on the interior such as the dash and door panels which are also black on my truck. Minimal glair and doesn't attract dust as bad as some of the other products out there.


At $57 a gallon it better work! OMG


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303 is the $#!+. It is expensive but it last a while. Use it on my boat all the time

Re: Restoring Truck Trim & Molding [Re: tmd11111] #12478321 10/25/17 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted By: tmd11111
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303 Aerospace Protectant works better than anything else I've ever tried.


Will that bring back the black?


Yes and very well. I use it on all the plastic trim on my pickup which is all black. I also use it on the interior such as the dash and door panels which are also black on my truck. Minimal glair and doesn't attract dust as bad as some of the other products out there.


thanks, I happen to have some of that in the garage for the kayaks, I'll give it a try thumb


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