Faded Plastic Fender Molding ?

Is this safe ? Have you tried it ? Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VU0fwqLaGZE

 

Heat refreshing plastic does work but requires a delicate touch with the right amount of flame. It also doesn't last very long - better off taking them down with fine sandpaper and applying some 303. If you want to try the torch method, practice on a junkyard flare and buy a weed burner head from the farm supply.

 

I treated the black trim on my 2006 Tacoma. Stuff works great. Follow the instructions, i.e., clean the trim good before applying. There are plenty of YouTube vids for instructions and results. Wallyworld sells it in their automotive section.

 

Thanks for the reply and information - sounds a little dangerous - appreciate you letting me know.

 

Mine is RED not black - wonder if it will work the same - I'll check it out - thanks for the information - appreciate it.

 

Seconding OP. Cerakote is a quality brand outside of automotive and I've also personally used this stuff. It's not like Trim Black and other trim dressing, it's a clear solvent wipe. Definitely use latex/nitrile gloves though I made the mistake of just raw handling it, stunk forever. Works great though. If you want an old school method, you can try Penetrol Flood too on a rag/sponge in small quantities.

 

Thanks - I'm going to look around - I might have some Flood Penetrol .

 

Before I tried Cerakote wipes, this was with Penetrol FYI. It just returns the luster and doesn't color change/paint it.

 

303 is water soluble and washes off in the next car wash or rain storm. So, the protection it offers is temporary at best.

 

Cerakote in any color you want ,Cerakote lasts a VERY LONG TIME.

 

I vote Cerakote. I've used it before & it holds up well. Don't take a torch to it!

Better off with some olive oil (extra virgin of course), lol

 

Cerakote is as good as you can get .

 

Thanks.