Keeping the hard cover black

I have had the cover 8 yrs and it was never really black but now it’s annoying me.
The truck is in great shape except the plastic. I have used
Cerakote. Works on trim but would cost too much to put on the hard cover
Back to Black. Should be named back to dark gray
VRP actually works on trim but not really well on the cover.
I’ve tried a few others.
Any good suggestions? Please, I know it’s Friday so be kind

 

https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=forever black black top&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#ebo=0I have some of this but haven’t tried it, yet.

 

I’ve tried a few different things over the 9 years I’ve had my taco but since I tried this it’s all I’ve used.

 

Gibbs Brand Lubricant restores plastic.
www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com

 

How many applications of VRP did you use? For faded plastics, in my experience, it takes a few applications to really work into the plastic and stay on there for a deep penetration.

 

I was having the same problem. mine is 10 years old now, was putting 303 on it regularly but it still faded. tried finish solution back to black and it sucked. recently put this on and it looks great!! its doesn't have any dyes in it which I felt was a bonus.

$20 3D Trim Care Restorer of Faded & Dull Plastic, Rubber, Trim & Bumpers - Renews Surface to Original Appearance - Long Lasting Shine & Protection 16oz.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007RVLT0?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

I wipe down my tonneau cover, and the black plastic on the bumpers and the grill with this after every wash. Keeps it looking good.

 

I use this stuff once in a while, looks good and has UV protection. $8.00 on Amazon

 

Looks great. I am going to give it a try. Did you wipe it down with alcohol before applying?

 

303 works for me.

$16 303 Products Automotive Protectant Spray - Helps Prevent Fading & Cracking, Repels Dust, Lint & Staining, Superior UV Protection & Restores Lost Color, Exterior & Interior Car Cleaning Supplies 16oz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185PU38A

 

Thank you all for your quick input. I really appreciate the help.

cheers

 

Before and after pics, please.

 

gtechniq c4 trim restorer

https://gtechniq.com/shop/auto/whee...hTBtzm1Pf77pgQT3T2J48LYPntriSfq-R5D5uJnaqjCcA

 

i use the cerakote ceramic trim stuff on all my black plastics, and it works really good, but not ure it would work as good on the oem cover. sucks that those oem covers all turn that weird greenish color

 

nope. Just cleaned it off real good and then used a good bit of the product. Dont be scared to keep putting it on there.