Keeping Black Plastic Black....

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TxSkye

Discussion Starter · Jun 18, 2015

As a Jeep Wrangler enthusiast I'm very aware that black plastic fades over time and the SS has a lot of it.
What products are ya'll using to keep the plastic looking new?
I've used "Wipe New" to restore plastic fenders on Jeeps but the SS isn't faded yet. I've also seen "Back to Black" and similar.

I hand washed mine for the first time today a it got me thinking about protectants and or conditioners.

So what's working well for everyone?

See below.. I was thinking about this. I've used other Chemical Guys products that are good.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Black_o...=AIR_SPRAY_1&gclid=CP-cgcaAmsYCFQYzaQodvy8AxA

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EjFord

· #2 · Jun 18, 2015

The only thing I have been using is Turtle Wax "ICE", on all of the surfaces of the Slingshot. A lot of wax 'whitens' the black, the "ICE"
shines and shines all of the red and black....

Funinthesun

· #3 · Jun 18, 2015

what's wrong with black shoe polish?

Slingking

· #4 · Jun 18, 2015

Funinthesun said:
what's wrong with black shoe polish?

Nothing..........That's what I use on the cracked sidewalls of my motorhome tires. Works great!

Wild Bill

· #5 · Jun 18, 2015

I was told by a friend that lived on a boat for years that 303 Aerospace protectant was the best product he ever used. I have some but have not used it long enough to have a firm opinion. All the reviews I have read rate it as an outstanding product. Available at some Marine stores and also is on Amazon

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TravAZ

· #6 · Jun 18, 2015

I bought this and have been using it. Works pretty good for me.

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felixshot101

· #7 · Jun 18, 2015

Folks,
I only use Plexus for the entire car (be ready for the price like $20-$30 per can) and then I do Wet-Wet ($20) for the black....you wont believe the look, its better than when I received it.

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Slingking

· #8 · Jun 18, 2015

felixshot101 said:
Folks,
I only use Plexus for the entire car (be ready for the price like $20-$30 per can) and then I do Wet-Wet ($20) for the black....you wont believe the look, its better than when I received it. View attachment 18659

Show us.

.....Please.

felixshot101

· #9 · Jun 18, 2015

Stand By, Let go to the Bat Cave.

Red

· #10 · Jun 18, 2015

Tire foam with a microfiber cloth, if it's really dirty I spray it with foam before I wash it. I've been using this on atvs for years.

felixshot101

· #11 · Jun 19, 2015

5

Please note this is inside the garage..No lighting or movie magic.

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hrmiracle

· #12 · Jun 19, 2015

Back to Black is like sex on black plastic pieces of cars.

String

· #13 · Jun 19, 2015

I too, use turtle wax Ice. Gives nice shine on both paint and black plastic.
ICE ICE BABY

EjFord

· #14 · Jun 19, 2015

Funinthesun said:
what's wrong with black shoe polish?

Only good on body parts.................

RuneRider

· #15 · Jun 19, 2015

EjFord said:
The only thing I have been using is Turtle Wax "ICE", on all of the surfaces of the Slingshot. A lot of wax 'whitens' the black, the "ICE"
shines and shines all of the red and black....

Ice also goes on clear and does not turn into a white powder it stays clear. The only down side is you have to do small areas at a time because you can't see where you applied the Ice. It is one of the best products for both plastics or paint.

Noel Hughes

· #16 · Jun 19, 2015 (Edited)

St Pete auto aids formulated the stuff for the Chevy avalanche that had all the plastics turning white.
They dealers where using it to fix the whiting of the plastics great stuff
We will have it on our web site next week as we have been testing on the polaris panels for 3 months of Florida sun

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JDin

· #17 · Jun 19, 2015

I like armorall ultra shine. It also gives a nice UV protection to the plastic.

http://www.armorall.com/products/ultra-shine-protectant/

slingram

· #18 · Jun 20, 2015

I'm also a Plexus guy. Works great!!

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Mr. Clean

· #19 · Jun 20, 2015

Wild Bill said:
I was told by a friend that lived on a boat for years that 303 Aerospace protectant was the best product he ever used. I have some but have not used it long enough to have a firm opinion. All the reviews I have read rate it as an outstanding product. Available at some Marine stores and also is on Amazon

I've used 303 for many years, am very pleased with it.

Reflections234

· #20 · Jun 21, 2015

I use Honda spray wax and protectant, works great !! I've been using it for over 20 yrs on everything I own !!

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