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trim and plastic restorer

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wild bill 195, Aug 4, 2025.

  1. Aug 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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    wild bill 195

    wild bill 195 [OP] 2012 Taco

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    What trim and plastic restorer should I use on my black 2012 TACO.
    I have recently started using Mothers Black on Black.
    All other post are 2 -3 years old.

    Also what can be done to restore clear coat on my hood?

    thanks
     
  2. Aug 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    I use Griots ceramic trim. It’s last about 6 months
     
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Nothing. You have refinishing options, but no restoration ones
     
  5. Aug 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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    Rob MacRuger

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    For black trim I had good results with Cerakote. Walmart carries it.
    IMG_3900.jpg

    For the hood I just wrapped it.
    wrap and new headlamps.jpg
     
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    Owenhall

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    I use the maguires interior cleaner on my exterior plastic after every wash it soaks in and seems to keep the plastic looking nice. For the paint I use cerakoate paint sealant. SC1 silicone spray also is great for exterior plastic and wheels.

    IMG_1352.jpg
     
  7. Aug 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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    2015WhiteOR

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    None of those actually do anything to black plastic that is already sun faded.

    Either get new parts, or take off the parts and paint them with flat/satin spray paint. You can also rit dye small parts but it requires a boiling pot of it so you aren't going to put your bed rail caps in it.
     
  8. Aug 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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    HBMurphy

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  9. Aug 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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    I got a year out of the exoforma stuff.
     

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