I have been trying various products to keep the black plastic bumpers and trim on my 89 hatch looking nie and black...and not oxidized/faded looking.

Was wondering if anyone had recommendations based off of experience.

I've tried Mothers back to Black, which is crap...slimy, and rubs off.

I have been using Lexol Vinylex and it makes the bumpers and trim look very good - but of course after it rains it looks horrible again, which I realize I may just have to live with....

but, was hoping to get everyones feedback on what they use, the results they get, and how long it lasts.

Thanks.

 

repaint with non-gloss paint?

i second that mothers back to black is crap, i dont know why everyone likes it so much

 

Repaint with bumper trim paint! Duplicolor or SEM work good

 

agree with Mog. repaint. there is a bumper black in a aerosol can that works pretty good.

 

SEM Trim black works great. i highly recommended. this is all i use for all of my black exterior trim

 

SEM also makes Honda black trim paint.

 

im a try that stuff out

 

Im so glad i found this thread! I definitely need to get my bumpers and trim back to black. but i was thinking about painting them the color of the car when it gets repainted. not sure if i should...

 

Use creamy peanut butter.

srsly

 

Any opinions on which is better? Duplicolor or SEM???

 

Sem is by far the better product when used right.

 

Does that really work or are you just messin? lol.

 

Where can you buy that SEM?

 

Agreed. Tire shine works better and last longer than that crap.

 

Sem and try a paint store......or google it

 

Im serious.
The oils in the peanut butter soak in and do an AWESOME job, plus it lasts a while.

Just wipe it on and leave it for a few minutes and wipe off.

 

i just use the autovalue brand trim paint and it works great as long as you prep good.

 

I used to use armourall. Dust/pollen collects really bad using tire shine, or at least the stuff i used to use.

 

I just used primer and they regular black spray paint.

 

X2 for that i useit alot and poeple look at me funny

 

meguiars insane shine ftmfw!!! **** STAYS on for about a week or untill you wash your car again

 

I am really surprised nobody has mentioned cream based shoe polish. It's the same concept with the peanut butter(penetrating oils)and lasts a really long time. And you don't have to worry about paint chipping. It contains oils that are supposed to permeate leather, but it also gets into the plastic as well. Gives it that healthy look, instead of it looking old and brittle. It may take a few applications to coat the trim evenly. Just be sure to use long, clean strokes to avoid lines and streaks. You'll see what I mean when you apply it.

Here are my moldings before I applied the polish.


And after...note how much darker the door moldings are.



What sucks about Back to Black and Armor All style products is that they often attract dust, and leaves a coat of **** on your moldings and trim.

Just make sure you use painters tape to protect the paint around the moldings when you apply it. That way you can get the nooks and crannies and not make a mess.

 

This is actuall simalar, just made for this purpose^^:

My trim is also looking verry old from 94, i researched a little and came up with a product called forever black. Its a dye, that comes with a cleaner, no painting, just be carful the dye doesnt get on paint. I purchased from amazon and havent seen it in stores. It seems to have good reviews. I was gonna put it on today but it got dark on me. Might do it tomorrow and post pics.

Heres the link from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-...1964828&sr=8-1

A little diy article on teamintegra:
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=256

And a lil thread from the same place:
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...1&ThreadPage=1

 

Post pics when you're done. I am interested in seeing your results.

 

ima go the primer and paint route