Plastic trim molding

[rbres]

For the black trim molding between the side front & rear windows and the black molding strip which runs parallel to the sunroof glass on both sides (assume both are the same plastic material) what do you all use to prevent oxidation and fading. I’m sure just plain Armour All might help, but I just got Meguiar’s Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer today and will try it this weekend. Anybody use something else that works well? Thanks

 

[DKnMP]

If not already UV damaged, a good quality wax every couple of months should keep it looking like new.

 

[Genesis Royce]

Hey RBES. How did that product work for you? I used wax and it didn’t improve the look at all. Thx for any insight you can provide.

 

[Jlapaglia]

If you can’t polish it, it might be worth just buying some gloss black vinyl wrap and putting it over it.

 

[Genesis Royce]

If you can’t polish it, it might be worth just buying some gloss black vinyl wrap and putting it over it.

Thank you very much for that suggestion. I wasn’t aware of that product. Appreciate it.

 

[G70Maven]

Thank you very much for that suggestion. I wasn’t aware of that product. Appreciate it.

Did you ever get that black strip wrapped?

 

[James G]

Did you ever get that black strip wrapped?

I have the same issue on a 2020...already oxidized. Is wrapping the only remedy? (the car Vik Black).Thanks.

 

[Genesis Royce]

Yep. Almost one year later…life def gets in the way sometimes. Finally had the side panels of my g70 touched up using 3M vinyl. Local shop installed it. Said should get 3-5 years out of it. They suggested don’t cheap out on anything less than 3M product. waxing over it will prolong the life. Here's before/after pics

 

[blnewto]

Yep. Almost one year later…life def gets in the way sometimes. Finally had the side panels of my g70 touched up using 3M vinyl. Local shop installed it. Said should get 3-5 years out of it. They suggested don’t cheap out on anything less than 3M product. waxing over it will prolong the life. Here's before/after pics

Looking good, that 3m wrap is good stuff, you'll get more than 5 yrs if your car isn't out in the sun all day.

 

[Gargolas]

Yep. Almost one year later…life def gets in the way sometimes. Finally had the side panels of my g70 touched up using 3M vinyl. Local shop installed it. Said should get 3-5 years out of it. They suggested don’t cheap out on anything less than 3M product. waxing over it will prolong the life. Here's before/after pics

How hard was to remove the molding? do you have instructions or know where to find them?

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[G-978648]

How hard was to remove the molding? do you have instructions or know where to find them?

My friend. I barely have time to iron my work clothes never mind do auto work myself. I didn’t do the work myself. Bought the 3m vinyl sheeting n my local tiny shop took care of installing it quickly. Have a good weekend.