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Black plastic becoming very faded and white

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mike06toyota, Apr 16, 2015.

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  1. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:10 PM
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    Did some searching but can not find anything i like, does anyone have any ideas on what to do about the trim on a older Tacoma?
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on mine
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    EquinsuOcha

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    Does that restore as well as protect?
     
    EquinsuOcha, Apr 16, 2015
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  4. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    Curious to know where you find this stuff?
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    Autozone just started carrying it. Otherwise some NAPA's stock it as well.
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    ^ this.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    If you have Amazon prime its super cheap on there.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    Once it turns white you're dead. Nothing will restore the black color long term other than dye.

    303 is the best product to use before it fades, you just have to start soon enough.
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2015 at 3:01 PM
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    True.

    Once it's been bleached by the sun, it's game over for restoring the plastic.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2015 at 3:07 PM
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    303 is great stuff and what I use for regular maintenance.

    Another product I have had lots of success with is Mothers Back To Black. It seems more effective when the plastics have already gone chalky.
     
    Harry, Apr 16, 2015
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  11. Apr 16, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    My local auto parts place has it , pretty sure you can get it at Cambodian Tire too
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    I used that on my Avalanche. It made everything look nearly new, but it still washed away in a couple of weeks.
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2015 at 3:56 PM
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    X2. I use it on bed rails, bumper, dash.
     
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  14. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    Is the 303, a reoccurring application, or just like a one time treatment with annual follow up?
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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    I will check that out, thx
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:09 PM
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    You don't have wax on it do you?
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    Back to Black works--have not tried the 303.
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    303 is great stuff. I've used it on my royalex canoe for years. Keeps it from fading.
     
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  19. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:18 PM
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  20. Apr 16, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    Reoccuring applications needed. Nothing is a one time treatment.
     
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