I was wondering if there was anything good out there to maintain the true black color of the plastic parts on the exterior of the truck. I feel like mine is already fading (probably because of the fresh coat of linex in the bed) and I want to prevent this from happening. The door handles and the top of the bed rails seem to be fading the most, at least in my eyes. Can anything be done to prevent this?
I've used Back to Black for the last couple of years and it does a good job. I'm using something now I found on the Chemical Guys website called VRT...It's not greasy and very easy to wipe off of the paint if you get some on it. So far, I like it better than Back to Black...We'll see
VRT also does a good job on tires. The Adams version of VRT is also worth trying. VRT will last longer than Black to Black but it will run a little after a rain. I try to use it below the paint lines.
I'm broke until payday, and just detailed my truck. I used Maguires leather conditioner and it seemed to work really well. I don't know how long it'll last and I hope it don't hurt in in any way.
My 2010 antenna base is also discoloring. It's sort of a whitish-blueish color. I may end up painting it black. All the other plastics on my truck are holding up well. All I use to wash my truck is I mix some murphy's oil soap(or similar), some of the blue car wash stuff that says it includes carobla wax or whatever(like from walmart), and some water. I use it on everything except upholstery/carpet. Basically everything except carpet, seats, and headliner. It keeps the rubber parts like tires, weatherstripping, etc. from dry rotting as well. I don't know that this is true but I think the oil in the soap helps protect the black plastics from fading, as well as the paint, and even the dash and similar parts...I don't really know, but I know it's holding up well, and held up well on past vehicles.
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