This video shows the initial application of Penetrol paint additive to the faded plastic trim on my 1995 Accord as well as the lasting results 10 months later..
My plan was to use a pink school eraser to first remove the suborn dried wax before applying the Penetrol but the eraser did such a good job, I didn't apply the Penetrol. Using the eraser is laborious but it does a great job. Removes everything. Then I hit the trim with some fantastic and the plastic trim looked brand new on my 2015 CRV.
I was reading and searching about the plastic trim restoration all over the places and then in another video someone mentioned Penetrol. Then Google search pointed me out to your video! Great and thank you for showing a 10 months later condition! I saw another more recent video of you putting it again on a pick up truck. I’ll have to go check your other videos, you seem to be a handy man and just curious and perfectionist by nature? Cheers.
Boiled Linseed Oil is used for lots of things. One technique to get it to dry faster is to dilute it with Japan Dryer, mineral spirits, and suchlike. That also lets it penetrate farther into wood. My favorite mix is with odorless mineral spirits. Dries faster, but still good working time.
I had an old can and tried it on my Wrangler. It dried streaky. I then saw on the old can to not let the product freeze. I purchased a new can and it said nothing about avoiding freezing. Folks might want to guard against letting the product freeze.
Linseed oil (main ingredient)is ironically what was used back in the day before armor all was invented. I remember my dad telling us he used it back in the 50s when he was a teenager to restore the finish on his oxidized paint on his first car. They also used it on tires, but I wouldn't recommend that today !
I washed the car, wiped off all the plastic trim with a damp towel to remove any/all remaining dirt, waited a few minutes to be sure the plastic was dry, then on with the Penetrol..
Does penetrol protect the ABS underneath from uv rays? Is there a way we can reduce that shine to a more matte look? Does it eventually chip off? Just curious.
Nope, Nope and Matte look is not possible with Penetrol. Chhip Off? Not really unless you try to do that. Mother's Plastic restorer help to put back what the sun dries out in the plastics which are the essential oils. And it does not form a hardened layer, but this would work well after using Mother's Restorer to seal it in and make it last longer.
yes, shake the can up first.. and it's pretty sticky straight out of the can.. i would apply with some type of lint free cloth.. microfiber, cheesecloth etc.. the first time i applied it i used an old washcloth and small pieces of lint came off and stuck to the trim.. not a huge deal but easily avoided by using something lint free.. let it dry for 30 minutes or so and wipe off with another clean lint free cloth.. it's now been over a year and still looks good.. hasn't faded at all..
very sticky when first applied.. let it soak in and dry a little (30min).. wipe off excess with lint free cloth.. it will be a little tacky at that point but will soon dry to smooth tack free finish..
I know this is dumb, but I started to worry: if the rags spontaneously combust, why aren't the treated bumpers dangerous in the garage or in the full sun?
The only danger of combustion is with the rags you use for application.. Here's the warning on the can: "Danger - rags, steel wool or waste soaked with this product may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Immediately after use, place rags, steel wool or waste in a sealed, water-filled metal container"
@@chuckp_again_and_again Most tires of any quality have an outer cosmetic layer on the sidewall and the oil you apply should not be able to reach into the banded layers or the actual mechanical sidewall of the tire.
Is this from experience that you speak? He gives a 10 month update, and it still looks nice. I don't expect this to be permanent, and 10 months is a long time. I put the Penetrol on my trim 3 days ago, and it looks amazingly good.
@@KenzertYT well 8 days later and it still looks like new. It's rained hard a couple of times, and we have had weather in the 90s. There is no streaking, splotchiness, or fading. I drive an hour to work and an hour back. My car is exposed to the sun all day.
