Restoring Faded Car Plastics with Linseed Oil • Restoring Faded Car Pl... Follow me on Facebook! • Connect With Me On Fac... This is a follow up to my “Restoring Faded Car Plastics” video.
Finally someone posting pictures after real time has passed. I was tured of seeing 30 second after pictures that dont mean much. Thank you for this video.
Had badly faded plastics on a '98 Tahoe and used Mineral Oil. Being a chef and using it for years in kitchens, it seemed like a better choice than commercial products to stand up to water. Had to reapply to running boards and used a brush then wiped it after to get into the edges better. But most of it only needed one application and buyer and his girlfriend commented on the detailing job.
Actually what works even better is Penetrol alone or Penetrol & Boiled Linseed oil in a 60/40 mix to help the linseed oil get into the plastics. But what it really needs is a UV Protectant to stop the sun from evaporating the oils out of the plastic in the first place or after being treated.
Thanks so much! I will be giving this a try, soon. You took all the guesswork out of the equation when you broke it down by the oz. I'm going to go back to the original video to like and comment, too.
i just did my entire chevy1500 truck plastics and trim using a rag in 10 mins... this is amazing results that last..no product i ever used lasted longer... i have used a dozen over last 20 years...this formula is my go to for now until something better comes along... if you have a vehile kept in garage it would last way longer also... many factors decide on how long protectants last..
Stout fellow. I can endorse this result from my own empirical testing on black trim. I use 50% boiled linseed oil + 50% white spirit (simply because that's in my garage stock) + a dash of polyvine acrylic enamel black paint.
Try using Penetrol(an oil paint additive) with paint thinner....Apply with a microfiber cloth(Make sure there is no link on cloth)....In the tight corners or areas you cannot get with your cloth,use a china bristle small angle brush to apply....Let your application dry completely.....Then apply a second coat...Penetrol is a much better product than boiled linseed oil(actually dries faster)...thanks
If you want it to last a few years and not just months, use Ceracote Trim Coat. It brings back the black sheen, while applying a ceramic coating to make it last.
I bought linseed oil and Mineral spirits and people seem to rave about it. But what does it do to the plastics long term? Does this combo break down the plastics and make them fade more over time? Thanks!
It's very different from petroleum based ie motor oil , and many other oils , which never really dry. Rather, boiled linseed oil actually dries - or more accurately polymerizes into a solid. So you don't want to i leave it on thick and let it dry. The mineral spirits helps it soak into the outer exposed/weathered thus slightly porous surface layer of the plastic. You put it on and let it sit 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe it off with a brisk buffing action, so that the outer layer that dries / polymerizes is imperceptibly thin. That's why a few treatments , ideally spaced out by a day or two each should help build up depth and achieve a more durable degree of protection.
Excellent!! Thanks for that. Will practically last a lifetime for the cost of a pizza. Well, the price of a pizza here in Australia anyway. Thanks again bro. Legend!
very good video showing how it lasts...is your truck outside in sun mainly all the time??? to my knowledge there is no product sold for restoring rubber and plastic better than this... plus there is no product easier and les expensive... i will continue using this until one day there is something better... i just don't see anything now thats even close...i have used over a dozen products on plastics and trim over last 20 years..
Unfortunately I sold that truck back in September. At that point it still looked really good. It sat outside while I was at work, but garage kept when at home.
How slippery is it after applying? I use a Turtle Wax Black trim treatment but my wife doesn't like it if I use it on my black plastic on top of the running boards on my F250 as it is a skating rink! I am also careful on the rear bumper pad as it is very easy to slip there as well.
i think it works good on all rubber and plastics i used it on...but today was first time i tried it...i watched a few videos a year ago... so far i can say i am amazed and love results even if they only last a week its great,since its so easy and cheap to do..
