mudslinger Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 What are people using to prevent the exterior plastic trim from discoloring and fading and showing its age? My neighbor has an '05 Honda Element with a similar trim. He uses Armor All every two months and the trim still looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdamay Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 On other vehicles, I have used Mothers Back to Black with success. It is NOT, however, a dye and will not permanently return the black color. It's a dressing or treatment. I use it on the window trim on my GTO, which is parked in a garage, and it lasts for many months thanks to the lack of environmental exposure. On my previous work van which I parked outdoors, the Back to Black still would last 2-3 months before needing reapplication. Personally I don't care for Armor All, I find it too greasy and messy. But the last time I dabbled with it was the '90s so maybe they've changed it since then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmcclain Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 What are people using to prevent the exterior plastic trim from discoloring and fading and showing its age? My neighbor has an '05 Honda Element with a similar trim. He uses Armor All every two months and the trim still looks good. I have been using Turtle Wax ICE on the entire vehicle including the plastic trim. It doesn't discolor the plastic because there is no white residue. It seems to be doing a good protection job -- so far. I need to add that I am not normally a fan of liquid waxes, but according to several reviews, the liquids last almost twice as long as carnuba paste wax and it provides better UV protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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