Today I use two different methods showing how to restore black plastic fenders and plastic trim pieces on a Jeep Wrangler. #jeep #wrangler #dad #dadlife #texas #car
Wash, burn, wipe and then the polish. Looks great, I am a professional detail restorer and this is the method I have used for years, great results. Good video though.
You can use the heat and bring back the black, but it won’t last. Been there, done that. What you can do is paint them. Use a two-part polyurethane paint because it will flex enough and not crack. And think of this… you never have to do anything but wash it. It will always look perfect! I’ve done this for years with nothing but excellent results.
i used the meguiars ultimate black plastic restorer spray. I put it on in february, the 10oz spray can was enough to do both my jeeps and they still look glossy, but not to glossy black. I did put it on during the last part of our raining season and then all summer. I also only did only one coat on both vehicles.
The torch method is releasing the oils from within the plastic back onto the surface, it won’t last as long as the original black, and will leave the plastic brittle over several attempts..
Sorry but the torch method is burning off the layer of plastic that has been tarnished by the UV exposure, then exposing a new plastic layer. Been using this method as a professional detailer for years, then black polish after to protect the new surface from the UV
Never seen the blow torch method that was cool man!! Would probably work on even the most sun faded plastic. I use a product called Trinova that works really well as fast as you can wipe!
That heat gun is bringing the oils in the plastic to the top after a couple of times you do this you pull all the oil out of the plastic and the plastic will become brittle and start breaking. You need to do something to add oils back into the plastic.
Yeah, that’s what I have heard. Unfortunately, this jeep was totaled so I haven’t been able to check any difference it made. I have used the heat on other plastics before with good results but nothing over a significant amount of time.
I found a McQuires Hot Shine Tire Coating spray that I use on my plastic parts. You have to be careful to wipe it off the paint. But it’s fast and works great. Not the foam stuff. It’s an aerosol spray.
I thought I knew a lot at my age . But nope that torch thing did great. Wow I’ve used back to black and like it . I might try torch first then back to black. Excellent video 👊🏻 fellow Texan here 🤠
I have seen a few others using a few different products after heating the surface. One channel I watched used linseed oil after the plastic cooled. I have an 04 Wrangler X with the original sunbaked plastic. I plan to remove the pieces in a few days. I guess I will see what works.
I just finished the fender flares and a few other pieces. I used a heat gun on high, then let the pieces cool down. After that, I mixed paint thinner and linseed oil 50-50 and applied to all the parts with a rag. I removed all of my parts because there was 20 years worth of dirt under them scratching the paint. After the parts dried I put them back on. The water just beads off of them. So far, I'm pretty happy with the results. But, I will see in a few weeks.
@@dadlifetexan . Having the parts off definitely takes the worry of damaging paint or anything else out of the picture. Plus, I'm old and slow and was smoking a joint at the time.
Hey, I think the torch was the best way to go, the heat brings the oils in the plastic out and it is pretty permanent Vs the other, you will have to redo it a lot to keep it that way. And don't worry about the trolls and the negative comments, we all get em lol. P.S. I looked for the next video you said you were gonna do later on, I see you didn't make anymore showing how they looked months down the road, which is looking best today? 👋🤠
That Meguires isn't very good IMO, try Forever Black it's a dye and works great and lasts only needs one coat. You'll have to tape off anywhere you don't want it like paint.Also wearing gloves is highly recommended. While that heat method looks like it works I think you're prematurely aging the plastic material and giving zero UV protection which is what causes the black to discolor in the first place.
at dollar tree and 99 cent store they sell a dollar pump spray for your car it is an interior restorer or something I've bought two so far Spray it on faded black plastic let it sit a couple minutes wipe it off it's amazing It also makes foggy head lights see thru again Discovered that by mistake words great only $1
The torch is way better , the miguiars won't last more than a few week's at best. Best option is to do a trim restorer like polish angel and then coat it with gyeon trim coat to protect for 1-2 years.
I tried it. Torch lasts about a year if your car stays outside. Just do it again. Now be careful. Not all plastics react the same. Another precaution is make sure your vehicle doesn't have any gas leaks or not use it to close to flammables like greases and oils.
Yes, it will. The only thing is the heat gun takes longer to heat the plastic so you just need to be careful to not hold it in one place too long or you risk melting the plastic.
Well, unfortunately that jeep was actually wrecked about a month after I shot the video and was totaled. Was replaced with a 2023 model and the plastics now seem to be better quality and are being protected with product from the start to try to help prevent this same issue from happening.
I hear that using a heat gun or torch that it pulls all the oils that is in that plastic to the top and after so many months it's back to grey/white and you can't get it back.
I have heard that too, but I have used the torch technique on other vehicle plastics before. They do go back to the grey/white color but you can hit them with the torch or heat gun again and it will bring them back to black every time. At least that is my experience. Won't be able to test that with this jeep because it was involved in an accident and is totaled...
I would think spraying with Rhino Liner would be another (better) option that is more long term and adds to the durability. You don’t need to do the incredibly thick rough stuff, it comes in many finishes, plus you can choose your color.
I would think for the price of a new Jeep they would actually make a fender out of steel. No they don't and Goobers keep buying these overpriced UTV's with cheaper and cheaper parts. You are being ripped off.
@@drush525 The flares are plastic because they will see a lot of abuse on the trail (trees, rocks, etc) and are pliable without taking permanent damage and they will reduce damage transfer to the body panels from higher impact scenarios. Additionally they are cheap and easy to replace if/when they are abused to the point of replacing, it's a cheaper/easier job than replacing steel ones.
The heat pulls oils to the surface and that restores the color but long term it will make the plastic brittle and the color will fade again (faster than the first time). Better to use a restoration product that adds back oil.
@dadlifetexan I used duplicator trim and bumper paint on my van bumper. It has a few scratches in it now, but it ain't faded white anymore. Thinking about putting another coat on it. Its been 2 years.
The torch works by pulling the oils in the plastic to the surface abd it does work... ...howver you are also actively damaging the plastic by this method, making them more brittle and failure prone. It won't last and will fade quicker. It is an old used car sales trick. Oils/treatments will help replenish the surface, but it is a regular maintenance task has to be done.
@@dadlifetexan Nope, only temporary remedies ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XXOX4z6uwXo.html If you love hard work and the other side of plastic part is like new you could go with this plan ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fwk_fNEeH6Q.html This is the most effective way but also time consuming. If the area is too large, go for painting like Trim Black by SEM Products for black parts. My 2 cents
It's not a long term fix, done it , does not last bro, better idea is how bout store jeep in garage out of sun when u can, and keep it clean, use the proper products on ur trim in more frequent washes. Ppl who don't take care of there stuff this is why that happens. I wouldn't try this method most ppl don't have the patience.
@@dadlifetexanFor those of us who drive their Jeep's offroad and have to deal to brush and branches, the plastic fenders are excellent. They hide the scratches and are cheap to replace. If you want prettier fenders, Jeep offers color matched (I.e. painted) fenders. Blaming Jeep for plastic fenders is naive.
