The Raven Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 As above please. The Mrs has a R52 mini and its black trim is a nice shade of gray and white. I have used some bog standard stuff and it fades after about a week. Whats the best stuff to make it stay black? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I used this after my neighbour recommended it, applied 2 coats on my 1990 Shogun and was very impressed. Applied maybe 4 months ago and still not faded. I only used 2 coats, gets darker the more you apply. wears gloves is all I say lol, I never and it took a few days to get completely off. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MLM-Car-Care-Black-Bumper-Dye-Trim-Restorer-Rubber-Restorer-Black-Trim-Dye-500ml-/382866523709?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 For me there is only one decent long lasting option available. Eastwood Plastic Resurfacer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Same here best long lasting stuff I’ve ever used is the Eastwood Plastic Resurfacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I use the Poor Boys trim restore, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, mwilkinson said: For me there is only one decent long lasting option available. Eastwood Plastic Resurfacer 26 minutes ago, Andrew K said: Same here best long lasting stuff I’ve ever used is the Eastwood Plastic Resurfacer. Is this a black spray paint? would i have to tape up or remove all the trim? There is a shed ton of it to do if so. Edited January 2, 2021 by The Raven (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 It’s not completely black but once applied brings the plastic trim back to factory colour, it’s called Matte Black Plastic Resurfacer and a Pre Painting Prep cleaner was recommended to use first. that the only down side to using it as it’s best to take the part off your working on, don’t see why it couldn’t be done on the car if it was masked up well around the part your working on. both spoilers were in the same condition before I started, in this picture above the top cleaner one has the matte black resurfacer on it, the bottom one old and faded from new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 This is black paint then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, blythmrk said: This is black paint then! No. It behaves very differently. I don't know what the science is behind the product but it doesn't sit on the plastic like a paint. On my front lip there is a natural defect in the plastic; looks like a colour variation caused during the manufacturing process. When I applied this product, whilst everything turned a nice new black, you could still see the defect. If it was a paint this defect would have been masked by the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Ok heres the deal i will use this stuff and if i get over spray and turn the mrs white mini black i will blame you guys. I think this sounds more than fair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Back in the day gtechnic c4 was the stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I love what this guy does on his channel proof is in the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 4 hours ago, mwilkinson said: No. It behaves very differently. I don't know what the science is behind the product but it doesn't sit on the plastic like a paint. On my front lip there is a natural defect in the plastic; looks like a colour variation caused during the manufacturing process. When I applied this product, whilst everything turned a nice new black, you could still see the defect. If it was a paint this defect would have been masked by the paint. It sounds good I may have to try some but I still I see it more of a paint though as it’s just not a wipe on clear gel/silicone product that simply washes off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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