Faded black trim?

Re:Faded black trim? (Tool831)

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:32:06 GMT

Brought PlastiDip today for $25.00 - Matte black.

I am very pleased about the results and will continue to do the rest of my exterior trim. I done no prep work (No sanding) I gave it a light clean with a rag, clear dust and finger prints. Due to being windy and first ever using a product like this, I had 3 attempts. PlastiDip peels off and I can start over, 3rd attempt left to sit in the sun longer then my first two attempts. Tape was removed easier when it's settled I learned. The spray can bond the tape and the trim together and when you peel the tape back, chances are it can pick up the rest of the plastic film.

*Before* (Ignore the gloss spray paint tape)

*After*

Re:Faded black trim? (Tool831)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:55:53 GMT

Eric
if you did want to paint it though, maybe consider plastidip? its pretty sweet and has that rubbery matte black finish to it

Never heard of Plastidip, know any places in Perth that would sell it?
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Edit: Found a place in Coogee here that sells it, I researched the product seems all good to me. I did attempt shoe polish today out of curiosity. Works on non faded parts but for the faded marks just does the same as Maguire's just slightly darkens it.

I'll update once I use Plasti Dip. Matte black.

Re:Faded black trim? (Eric)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:47:49 GMT

I know you dont wanna do the peanut butter thing but I did it and my trims turned out sooooo unbelievably good
They dont even smell like it after a day or two and you cant tell, it lasted for about 6 months so far and its awesome.

if you did want to paint it though, maybe consider plastidip? its pretty sweet and has that rubbery matte black finish to it

Re:Faded black trim? (Tool831)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:42:39 GMT

Ah alright, sorry for the confusion. " /> Although that way you did post has made me consider painting.
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Edit:

Found a thread about painting trim (Although they used a BMW) here, They used a roller, not spray paint with 3M tape and sandpaper. It seems more safer then using spray paint, although I have found Dupli-Colour sell a Trim paint; come in handy for spraying the weather and wipers trim on the front.

Re:Faded black trim? (darius)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:35:53 GMT

sorry i thought you meant internal.

Re:Faded black trim? (Tool831)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:42:24 GMT

You sure that would work on the exterior trim? Judging by paint, not sure if it would be weather proof. I guess alternative paint would be flat black everyday paint?

Unless my first post confused some to think I was talking interior wise?
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Thought I would post a image of what I am dealing with, they will not fade or restore black using Maguire's. - I noticed today inspecting passenger side doesn't have much, only driver side that has more.
*Click to enlarge*

Re:Faded black trim? (darius)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:14:14 GMT

senshiToday I began. It mostly just a test day, I only did three pieces to see how this stuff is going to work. I used some Green Works household cleaner to clean the parts before painting and I used Dupli-Color Vinyl Fabric flat black to paint them.

I think they turned out pretty well, however, I noticed the first two pieces that I painted seemed to be rough after painting, as if the paint was just dry dust on top of the plastic. But by the third piece I figured out that this is because I was holding the spray can too far from the pieces I was painting. I'd advise anyone else to hold it 4 inches or so from the piece, as I was originally holding it about a foot away. I also might add that I did not do any prepping as far as sanding or primering. All I did was clean the pieces, though I did wetsand with some 400 grit sandpaper on some of the spots that had scratches/cuts with plastic sticking up to smooth things out a bit.
Anyway here's the results so far:
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Re:Faded black trim? (Tool831)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:55 GMT

darius

Here you go
http://mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=301783

Edit: its gonna take over 4hrs to complete, but i think its time well spent, otherwise to what Tot says, buy new.

Could you maybe PM me and quote what's said in there? I signed up to view it but awaiting activation.

Re:Faded black trim? (MRTurbo)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:09:35 GMT

if only we had these cars from new, it would never have happened " />

Re:Faded black trim? (darius)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:46:22 GMT

Here you go
http://mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=301783

Edit: its gonna take over 4hrs to complete, but i think its time well spent, otherwise to what Tot says, buy new.

Re:Faded black trim? (-Totenkopf-)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:02:52 GMT

Buy new stuff from Toyota? :P Thats what I did.

Faded black trim? (Tool831)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:12:03 GMT

Hey guys,

Searched around the forum, best results to fix faded trim. This thread Faded window liner/skirts and Peanut butter not keen on it. I have my side quarter windows, targa roof trim faded marks on exterior. I have tried Meguiar's Plastic X, Meguiar's trim detailer, these do work but the exterior trim that has the grey faded marks; these products tint the grey. Does not darken enough to be "Black" with the other trim.

Chase_D tried yesterday something he has used on his trim but didn't work either (Attempted on targa trim) Personally I can spend up to 4 hours cleaning and still not be happy. This is one of those things that irritate me. " /> I was thinking "Mother's Naturally Black" but it will just have the same result as Maguire's I reckon.

*Click to enlarge*

Any suggestions? I have heard about a black dye that contains a chemical to it, never was told the name.