Getting shine back in black plastic

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Wisconsin Cowman

Discussion Starter · Oct 21, 2021

I can’t find the post that I saved where someone had a product to but the shine back in the black plastic. Want to do a clean up/ detail on my X758 before I put the cab on it for winter. I have a product that works well but trying to find something less grease for doing the foot pads.

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Guja0501

· #2 · Oct 21, 2021

Im curious to see what people come back with. I use THIS. It is rather greasy though.

Sinktip

· #3 · Oct 21, 2021

Pig Spit is what I used for years on my Harleys.

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Dukester

· #4 · Oct 21, 2021 (Edited)

I use "Back to Black", and I'm always very pleased with the results!!

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TyBoo

· #5 · Oct 21, 2021

Lemon Pledge does a quick job of it but it doesn't hold up too long. That's what the dealer where I bought my first tractor used to brighten them up.

A couple times I have used the same Si02 product that I use on the boat and it does a good job of protecting or at least beading water for a while. It has to be shiny to start with and the ceramic coating will help keep it that way. But to tell you the truth I'm not the most ambitious feller when it come to shining the tractor so the easy to apply stuff is always my choice. I have a black car and that seems to use up all the enthusiasm I have for polishing.

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coaltrain

· #6 · Oct 21, 2021

I use 303 on everything plastic. Not greasy at all and is actually a UV protectant so it really helps with any sun fade on black plasitcs.

Looks expensive but a little goes a long way. A 32oz bottle last me for years.

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MarkEagleUSA

· #7 · Oct 21, 2021

coaltrain said:
I use 303 on everything plastic. Not greasy at all and is actually a UV protectant so it really helps with any sun fade on black plasitcs.

Looks expensive but a little goes a long way. A 32oz bottle last me for years.

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I've used that as well and can say it's a very good product.

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ClydeLogan

· #8 · Oct 21, 2021

Vinylex - not high gloss, closer to semi-gloss than shiny gloss. I use it on my vinyl running boards and bumpers. To me it is far less slippery than the silicone tire treatments.

RedDirt

· #9 · Oct 21, 2021

Use this stuff. It works great as I've used it on the plastic panels on my Avalanche, two coats and it looks great for at least a year.

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Wisconsin Cowman

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 21, 2021

RedDirt said:
Use this stuff. It works great as I've used it on the plastic panels on my Avalanche, two coats and it looks great for at least a year.

Amazon.com: Carworx Refinish Restorer- 500ml : Health & Household

Amazon.com: Carworx Refinish Restorer- 500ml : Health & Household

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How do apply it I assume you use a rag or micro towel?

TyBoo

· #11 · Oct 21, 2021

OOps, I didn't read the thread title close enough and missed the question being about the black plastic. I don't have any specific suggestions for that, but thanks for all the good tips here so far.

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Trebor

· #12 · Oct 21, 2021

WD-40

Herminator

· #13 · Oct 21, 2021

Lasts a long time and it will look like new. Use the gloves, hold your nose and use very sparingly.

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Dave in DE

· #14 · Oct 21, 2021

I use this from Meguires on the black on my truck. Lasts pretty good on running boards.

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RedDirt

· #15 · Oct 21, 2021

Wisconsin Cowman said:
How do apply it I assume you use a rag or micro towel?

I use a foam paint brush and then throw it away.

Ritz

· #16 · Oct 21, 2021

coaltrain said:
I use 303 on everything plastic. Not greasy at all and is actually a UV protectant so it really helps with any sun fade on black plasitcs.

Looks expensive but a little goes a long way. A 32oz bottle last me for years.

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That's what I use as well. It works great on plastic and rubber.

Best,

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Wisconsin Cowman

Discussion Starter · #17 · Oct 22, 2021

All great suggestions I kind of feel like I need to try them all. I think I’m going to give the 303 a try. The products RedDirt and Herminator suggested I would like to give them a try on some more faded black plastic pieces.

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X758er

· #18 · Oct 22, 2021

I have used the 303...on the black plastic.
I too recommend it.

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hatsharpener

· #19 · Oct 22, 2021

Dukester said:
I use "Back to Black", and I'm always very pleased with the results!!

I have used it for years. It's amazing.

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coaltrain

· #20 · Oct 22, 2021

Wisconsin Cowman said:
All great suggestions I kind of feel like I need to try them all. I think I’m going to give the 303 a try. The products RedDirt and Herminator suggested I would like to give them a try on some more faded black plastic pieces.

That’s probably a good plan as those are labelled as restorers where I consider 303 more of a maintenance or protectant product.

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