How to PERMANENTLY Restore Faded AUTO Trim Secret METHOD 

I've done this on all of the applicable surfaces of my Infiniti QX 4 and it does work!

Thank you so much I certainly wish I would've known about this three years ago that way I wouldn't of had to pay $400 to have the trim on my hummer painted. It's people like you that give free advice not expecting anything in return that we need more of in this world

I watched this video a few months ago, and thought that may work on our 2000 Dodge Truck front bumper. So, Friday, I tried it and it Does Work!!! I was amazed at how much better it looks and then Hubby did the front shroud under the bumper and they look brand new. Thank You for the great hints that you share here on all your videos. This was the first one we tried but will re-visit them all again, so we can get more hints and tricks to making our vehicles look so much better.

Good idea. I should have known this since I work with plastic everyday and that is what we do to put a high gloss finish on one part.

I live in Arizona, I applied kiwi shoe polish to the plastic and the Heat must have brought the oils back but it last at least 3 years with out other treatment. Imagine all the possibilities with 303, top coat, or any of the nanotech protestants! Awesome vid, thanks for the info.

I’ve been watching your channel for about a month and I’ve got to say, thanks! I grew up in a body shop and had to do a lot of the detailing as I was the kid and dad was the painter lol. I have learned a ton of little tips from you! Your doing the world of d.i.y. A great service dude. Thanks for the knowledge and pushing people not to buy the magical crap with high prices. Keep posting you do great work and I enjoy the crap out of your tips and tricks great channel man!😎🤘

You actually are melting the plastic but in a good way and it does work. You are burning out the oxidized damaged plastic and heating it just enough to smooth it back out on it own. They do the same thing with certain acrylics to smooth them out. Its called flame polishing. This is one of the better heat gun videos I've seen. Thank you

I've been useing old car oil for faded black trim & it works better then all the other products I've used befor. Just rub it in really well then rub off the excess & your trim is good for a year 👍

Thank you so much LOVE your videos and channels this is so helpful I've tried so many things to try to get my trim back to black from grey but usually went away in about a week Can't wait to do this to my trim Again thank you!!!!

This guy is so right I've done that with faded motorcycle dirt bike plastic makes it look like new again...

I figured this out a few years back trying to reshape plastic , I was amazed

Thanks so much for the awesome posts!! You gave me the courage to redo my leather seats in my truck and they turned out awesome. I did the silicone trick with a small hole also. Now I'm going to restore that plastic trim! Thanks again for your posts and encouragement!

If you hold the heat gun at a low angle rather that pointing it directly at the surface you can move along faster and "push" the heat ahead as you go. You'll need to go at it from a couple different directions when you have features such as those raised round dots.

THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE! Most of the tips you folks give I've done or seen in one form or another BUT this one I have NEVER SEEN ANYWHERE. I am amazed. Thank you!!! I will use this one.

I thank you sir.i used this method on my 87 camaro black interior trim ,and they look almost new again and beautiful.👍you saved me lots of money buying new trims.

just did it to my 2007 envoy, 73Deg outside heat gun on high and it took 15 min to look new. THANKS>>

Worked in injection molding made all kind of exterior and interior plastics white patches in the plastic is moisture we use propane torches to get rid of it it will also darken the plastic if it is faded but beware if overheated you will lose texture and burn all the oils out and it will turn to grey

Thanks so much! Looks like I installed new bumpers on my Hummer. This actually worked!

Just tried this, I’ve seen this for years but never thought to try it until I saw you guys do it! Worked awesome!!! Another AWSOME video buy one of the best channels on RU-vid! You guys need a Facebook so people like me can post are success story from your videos THANKS AGAIN!!!!

I always say it’s never a wasted day if you learned something new. Holy F-ing shit balls this was amazing!

This weekend is going to be in the 90s and sunny.y Tacoma is just starting to fade I'm going to try this. Thanks you saved me a lot of headache and money.

Worked great on my beloved 2000 Nissan Xterra Just a remark: not all trimming plastics are the same, some are harder than others, for example door handles, so the heat does not "melt" the surface on those and you will not see much of a change Other than that I'm pretty happy with what I was able to get with a cheap $20 heat gun and a little time and patience

Good morning...just had to drop a line thanking you for this excellent tip...Yesterday I sprayed some iron remover on my Dodge Ram and it ended up staining the black trim covering the bumper in the area of the licence plate, made it looked oxidized. I tried soap, Apc's, degreasers and nothing worked...Until !!!...I remembered seeing this video...A few minutes with the heat gun and the plastic was back to black...Thanks Again...

Gas flame torch is qparently quicker but i just did my car with a heat gun and got superb results. Applying trim detailing polish while it warm I found worked so well, it looks new.

You're that cool uncle I've never had.👌 Suscribed.

I used the heat gun on the bumper of a 1991 Honda Civic Wagon and then as it cooled I put on Kiwi Black Dye (yes, the shoe product I found for $5 at the supermarket). It's been 7 years now and it is only just starting to fade again and I live in Arizona. I have read though that how a bumper responds to different treatments has to do with what sort of plastic it is, some respond better than others to different products or a heat gun. I was fortunate.

Great method here that many don't even consider. Nothing to wash away with the rain

I appreciate you saying “I’m sweaty” thank god for honesty. Some people for diy I’m like did you put on a full face of makeup for this video?

Awesome I tried your leather resto trick it worked great. Can't thank you enough man.

Sweet project cars LOVE WATCHING YIUR VIDEOS.. Amazing again and again. I’ve used the 303. It’s the TRICK AFTER THE TRICK. It’s fantastic for most car projects to protect. Love the stuff and thanks for showing it.

Dude you are the man, I have learned alot of good trick's from you, thanks!

fist of all putting tire shine or that kind of stuff never stays so the heat gun brings it back to normal so on inside panels that are faded and haven't been painted works there too. The little honda that had the black front bumpers and bumpers works great there !

Between this and your headlight videos I subscribed. Great tip, thanks!

Worked on my JK bumper but not door handles. Thanks

Amazing restoration technique, thanks! Look forward to trying it out.

I did this to a Nissan Xterra with a bunch of faded plastic and it worked great!

you are a grate man with outstanding qualities and an adorable heart made of great things that has to be truly grate

Looks great! I did not see any protection on the paint surface? Will the heat not damage the paint or primers underneath?

Thanks for the great info! What should I do about my cars "chrome" plastic trim where most of the "chrome" has chipped off? Thanks

I'm a car valeter and i used a cheap low powered paint stripping heating gun which is best and mostly used it to take off stickers (Huge price stickers etc) when i worked for main dealers.Works great on the old pug 205 arches and old Corsa.

Seeing is believing! Another great tip, thanks!

What a great trick! thank you man.

Really appreciate all of your videos Mike! I have shared your channel with so many people because of the incredible information you share with us all! Thank you so much!

I had no idea! I have had exceptional results with Mother's back to Black BUT it was short term..then if it rained forget it! left streaks! So it was only good for a few days and the crap was like $9.99! I can't wait to go out and try this to my 2005 Escape with the famous gray fender flares

I just did it again on a Rodeo 02 and it looks like new, I should send you a pick but its raining, maybe later. It has to do with the thermal dynamics of polymer plastics, I think, I'm no expert, but as the weathered surface heats up, a new layer of rich dark molecules rise to the surface. At least that's my take. Any plastic engineers out there?

Thanks for explaining that it brings out the oils in the plastic.

Awesome man! My truck needed this!

I just did this today and it works amazing I’ve never seen my trims that black in a long time

What kind of UV conditioners would you recommend? mentioned in video @4:30

Total awesomeness. I got a cup holder slider, in my car, that when it sits in the Sun ,that oil just comes right out of that little cover.

This trick isn't new and it does last far longer than any coating but nothing is permanent. 4yrs from now out in the sun and and it will need to be done again. Thanks for the video!

I did this today. Thanks so much. It came out great 👌🏼

You my man are a God. Thank you for this

AWESOME... AWESOME..... AWESOME video. You have taught me so much. Thanks.

For everyone saying this isnt permanent. I would like to tell you that if you use this method and use a high quality uv blocker for plastic once every 3-4 weeks especiaclly during summer the black will stay at least 7-10 years. Also hold into acount the amount you neglect your vehicle. No offense to armor all but there products are for the most part trash.

Awesome! i'm gonna try this on my cars 🤘🤘🤘 Thank you!

Bloody hell as we say in the uk

Thanks dude . That's huge . Good info . I have a Milwaukee heat gun . Will try low setting

I've used the truck bed liner paint on stuff like that without wear and it stays good for going on 7 years now.

When I do this, I put wide painters tape on the paint that runs along the edges of the plastic. I figured I'd give the paint some protection. Nice video. Still relevant.

I use to use "back to black" it gave it that dark blacker shiny look but disnt last to long just some days to a week or so

This works on any color bumper right? Mine is darker grey. Does this work on trim also and mud guards and a truck bed cover?

I think this is a very useful tip. But I would say that in stead bringing internal oils out. You are resurfacing the deteriorated outer layer by lightly melting it.

Good tip, can interior door panels handle this heat?

You guys are the best! Thanks a lot for a great tip! Keep the great videos coming.

Does this work on interior greyed out trims such as door handles and cup holders?

It's always absolutely incredible to see this trick. Great Video looking forward to the next one

Will this work on the plastic trim around the outside of the window

Just the most awesome videos and advice one could want. I really appreciate all of your hard work and help; thank you!

I have a Kia Soul that has plastic molding the run from the front fenders to the top of the can on both sides of the windshield . Will the heat gun work on theses ? Thank you for the tips ....

Will the heat gun damage paint or clearcoat near the plastic?

Some bumpers do not come back been doing this method for years , or they flip back in a few months but 90% of the time it works take care Joe

Thank s mate. Fist time I ve seen this and love it. Cheers. John

Ok now that's really cool. now how do you keep it shiny? is there some type of dressing or clear coat you can put on it to bring back the real shine? obviously besides armor all.

Just the information I needed. Thanks man.

Would this affect the paint work of the car? Or would it be easier to take the plastics of.

This would work great in FL where I live. The restoring products they sell at the store literally work for one wash. It’s exhausting to do all that work then it’s gone next wash, can’t wait to try this for a more Perm fix!

All the great ideas you give us is simply awesome!!!

I did this to my xc90. It lasted 3 months. It looks grey and dingy again :( It could be that my bumper is made of diff rubber? Dunno. After heat, it came up much darker but didn't have as much oil as the bumper you worked on. I'm sure protectant will bring it back up to black again.

I like this channel and have used most of your tips on my own cars so thanks for all of that and here’s one i found out myself accidentally- my son scratched at the white residue on the black trim with his fingernail and I noticed how it came off sooo i thought hmm steel wool? So i tried that with some mothers instant detailer spray and voila! It worked! I followed it up with a coat of mothers gold wax on a cool day not quite letting it dry all the way before buffing it off and the results were super impressive- anyways thanks again for all the tips and i just thought id share one of my own

THANK YOU for doing this video! I thought I was going to have to buy a new part!

Did this on my transit connect...looks awesome, thanks.

Awesome post as usual ! Like I commented before - I've always thought the white 'powder like discoloration' could be from mold growing on and eventually in the superficial layer of the trim pieces - have you ever tried using a dilute solution of Bleach or Tilex before the Alcohol to see if the treatment looks better and lasts longer ? Keep up the Great Work .

This is awesome👍 I have been driving myself bat💩 crazy trying to bring back my faded black plastic! Thank you!!!!

Will this get rid of stress marks?

Can it be for any plastic trim that's apart of your vehicle

So this is what Goldberg does now...

does it affect paint around the plastic or windows/windshield?

😯😏Nice dude. I've got to try this.

I couldn't find the video about the plastic lifting. Can you please show the link? Much appreciated

Great Video, Thumbs up and I Subscribed.

Help! Tried looking for the repair method for the buckled bumper. Can’t find it I’ve got a complete 1st Gen Dodge Cummins that I’m going to use your methods on Thanks !

Just WOW!!!

Awesome trick.... you are the best & your videos are unique.... can I do that with any color of plastic or only with the black??? Thank you...

With the heat gun don’t you run the risk of ruining your paint job though?

We dont have hot days in The Netherlands.. only hot nights :-).. any idea about temperature you do this?.. I have a digital heater that goes from 0 to 700 degrees..... Thanks in advance!

You are the best!!!!!! Love your videos :)

What happened, to adding clean motor oil to penetrate the plastic while it's hot? Didn't you have an old video like that, where you heated up the Plastic and added the oil for longer lasting protecting and less chances of fading because the plastic pours were opened by heat gun. Would adding clean motor oil be a good option, is so can you suggest which oil or oils worked best for you. Thanks again for your wonderful videos Bro. 👊

How is it a fix? If the heat brings the oils back out won’t it go away again? Interesting 🤔

Maybe remove the pad from the bumper so you don't f-up your paint?