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Plastic Trim

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Hoff, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    Hoff

    Hoff [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Need opinions on a good exterior black plastic trim protection. My vehicles are both new. A 19 and 20. I need a trim protector that will keep my trim looking new. I’ve tried numerous brands 303 - Sonax and a few others. They work ok but have no longevity. I also like keeping trim in a non gloss finish.
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    ICU1

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    drop the mic
    EE330A77-543D-4A5D-A9B2-E3B3EBC5C21F.jpg
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    Tacospike

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    Windshield sun visor will also help
     
  4. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    Hoff

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    Sorry I’m looking for exterior trim protector
     
  5. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    Tacospike

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    mybad, “exterior”
     
  6. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    Park your vehicles in a garage. Only drive them at night in good weather.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    303 all day
     
  8. Jan 11, 2020 at 12:03 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Mother's back to black. Just follow the instructions, don't improvise
     
  9. Jan 11, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    Yes. The only way to store a vehicle you really love is in a garage protected from sunlight and weather, humidity and temperature controlled.
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    Well after giving it some thought that’s just not gonna work.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Mtn Mike

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    You and me both.
     
  12. Jan 11, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    baldbeardedtaco

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    I used meguiars heavy duty cleaner #39 to remove overspray from all the black plastic trim and rubber and it worked well followed up with the conditioner #40 and I like it. Also doesn’t look all shiny and greasy looking (absorbs well). I’d probably reapply the conditioner after awhile in order to keep it from drying out/fading
     
  13. Jan 11, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    hiPSI

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    All I do is, when drying after wash, i make sure to wipe the black with a damp cloth. Every so often I will use Ice detail wax to " restore" the black. I have done it this way for years. Looks fine.
     

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