Black Plastic Resto Help

Badger · Oct 13, 2011

What is the best way for me to restore the black abs plastic (door and tailgate handles, bumper covers etc) on my 2nd gen ram?

bigbadram1500 · Oct 13, 2011

I have used Adams VRT on my handles and wiper cowl. It removed the oxidation and made them black again. It is also beads water like wax does.

05singlecabHEMI · Oct 13, 2011

I used megiriers(idk how to spell it) dash and trim restorer. Like $5 and it worked like a charm! It looks brand new.

Olearys · Oct 13, 2011

If you do not need to replace the part and want to make your pieces look like new just apply tire shine on a tire sponge. Its a cheap solution

txbass06 · Oct 13, 2011

I'd try some mothers back to black. It might take a few applications of it, but it's some of the better stuff I've used

Big Boi · Oct 13, 2011

A head gun and a quick hand.... Thats what boat resto's use.

Big Boi · Oct 13, 2011

I used this method to restore a set of 95 & 96 Seadoo XP's. They had sat in the elements uncovered for the past five years.

Faded black plastic - Heat gun treatment - YouTube[/url

Heres a couple pics from a jetski mag that shows the outcome of a resto, using the same method. Only the grips, seat cover, and handle bar cover was replaced.

ramin44s · Oct 13, 2011

i second mothers back to black had good results with that and seems to last the longest out of the stuff i used, and i used to have a chevy avalanche with a crap load of plastic trim on it so i have used it all it seems lol

Badger · Oct 13, 2011

Cool thanks, gonna try the heat gun

safetyfast · Oct 17, 2011

There's some stuff that comes in a liquid shoe polish type applicator called "Forever Black." It lasts longer than back to black.

The Assassin · Oct 18, 2011

Adams VRT. It will actually help to prevent the trim from fading in the future.

rocket · Oct 18, 2011

Olearys said:
If you do not need to replace the part and want to make your pieces look like new just apply tire shine on a tire sponge. Its a cheap solution

I used the gel brand, works good lasts a couple of weeks, just watch the rain, ya get some bleed down.

Big Boi said:
A head gun and a quick hand...

suicide is not the answer.....lol.

Badger said:
Cool thanks, gonna try the heat gun

See above............

safetyfast said:
There's some stuff that comes in a liquid shoe polish type applicator called "Forever Black." It lasts longer than back to black.

But it's not.......right? shoe polish? lol. I've seen that stuff too, never tried it.
Adams works good, Has anyone tried the Adams hvt or vht on their tires? Just asking. :crazy:

The Assassin · Oct 18, 2011

Yes Bill, VRT on the tires is awesome. That would be the "T" in the VRT lol

rocket · Oct 18, 2011

no no , h for the r. not the ''t'' thats fine the way it is.........I may need a drink if this gets any more complicated........VRT, not VHT> got it.

Big Boi · Oct 18, 2011

Sooooo, how did it come out?

eric@thompsonracing.us · Oct 19, 2011

I recommend cleaning the plastic first with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner to remove old dressing.

Adam's All Purpose Cleaner 16oz

I would follow it up with Adam's Super VRT, Like Assassin recommended. VRT is water repellent, so it won't run down the side of your car in the rain. It also dries to the touch, and gives a low-gloss shein, not that "ethnic" look. It is also a really good conditioner and will prevent your tires and trim from drying out and browning.

Adam's Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing 16oz

Pro Tip: If you're looking for that "ethnic" look, follow up VRT with Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray.

Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray 16oz

eric@thompsonracing.us · Oct 19, 2011

Oh, and quality applicators make a huge difference:

Adam's Hex Grip Pro Tire Dressing Applicator

Bluegrass James · Nov 14, 2011

theres gotta be a 303 for this. as a former jeep guy, i lived on that ****.

rocket · Nov 14, 2011

I use tire black, whats 303??

BlkPearlSport11' · Dec 17, 2011

I am going to look for somthing tommorow at Oriley's.

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