migs Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hey folks - just wondering what you all are using to clean/protect that black plastic stuff on the bottom of the doors & bumpers? Going to be washing my new Outback tomorrow & need your opinions on this plastic stuff. I recall my old VW GTI back in high school I used to use armor all, & those black pieces ended up fading badly. Would hate for that to happen again on this outback. Thanks in advance for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Mother's "Back to Black" works well for a few weeks at a time. Good for black or grey surfaces. I'll have to look at the bottle again, but I bought this tiny bottle of bumper stain from IPD many years ago. It works really well and lasts for years. I'll look it up when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Aerospace 303 Protectant is another popular product. not 'shiny' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Gentlemen, I've been using No Touch tire foam on the black exterior plastic pieces on my cars for several years. It doesn't wash off, and lasts quite a long time between applications, but it is best used sparingly. I use a small synthetic foam sponge, spray the foam on the sponge and apply it to the plastic bits. Wipe any excess off the painted areas as it will attract dirt. I particularly like how it brings the black vinyl bra back to life on my black 300zx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I found a good protectant hi gloss finish when I resurfaced my head lights. I found a product called rejex, it can be used on the entire car including the headlights and glass. It has UV protecant in it and it leave a smooth finish that's easy to keep clean. Its supposed to last 6+ months as well. I treadted my head lights with it to protect the plastic from the UV rays. Its a no buff product, you wipe it on, let it haze and then wipe it off. Its worked on my headlights great, I used it on both of my cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migs Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Texan - yes 303 aerospace I use on the vinyl on my boat - good idea. Would you all suggest I start using this stuff(or the others mentioned above) now (car is 1 week old) or maybe later down the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Sometimes in the past there were cautions about the paint fully 'curing' before using any product on it but, nowadays - I dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migs Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 ^^yup my thoughts exactly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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