Best product for plastic trim / bumpers?

[Rasputin]

I have tried a few products but nothing is holding up as well as this:

https://www.chemicalguys.com/vrp-super-shine/vrp-super-shine.html

I can't stand the dry light grey look on the plastic cladding over time... it looks damaged.

edit: I also use on the bed trim areas that are exposed outside my tonneau, like the top caps and space behind rear glass. Might be too slick for full bed lining, but definitely could work. I m also using this product on the tonneau itself to help protect against UV, as well as load bars, with no problems. Slight initial residue on the tonneau since it's metal but just requires a cleaning wipe down. Not a ton of dirt or dust attraction like some other trim protective sealants or treatments.

Other products I have tested and liked, but don't last very long with moisture:

https://prohondaoils.com/product/spray-cleaner-and-polish/

https://maximausa.com/i-30498287-sc1-12oz.html?locale=en

and a Gyeon hydrophobic ceramic treatment that I won't even link because it didn't work well

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[LL75]

I really like Cerakote. Rather than a big bottle of liquid I may never get through, it comes in more than enough small individually wrapped wipes. The small/thin wipe size makes it easy to control making it possible to get right up to the edge of the plastic and not get any on the paint. Also, the "look" is very consistent.

looked great. I have front PPF, can I apply this on the PPF? Is this the one that you use?

CERAKOTE® Rapid Ceramic Paint Sealant Kit

 

[madgrey]

looked great. I have front PPF, can I apply this on the PPF? Is this the one that you use?

CERAKOTE® Rapid Ceramic Paint Sealant Kit

The Cerakote I'm using is for the plastic trim: https://a.co/d/3AEaAa5

For the rest of the vehicle, I'm using Griot's spray: https://a.co/d/f7Vk5N6

Long story, but I've tried multiple "professional" DIY ceramic coats (many cars) and had ceramic done by pros also (a few cars). In the end, I settled on doing DIY periodic spray ceramic. If you do some research, I think you will find that the DIY ceramic coats kits are just not cost/time effective. They take too long to apply and don't last long enough over doing spray ceramic every once in a while, which can be easily integrated into your normal wash routine. The Griot's last as long as some of the good DIY kits and are really easy to apply.

BTW: The Griot's (and all the other ceramic products made for paint) are o.k. on PPF.

 

[LL75]

The Cerakote I'm using is for the plastic trim: https://a.co/d/3AEaAa5

For the rest of the vehicle, I'm using Griot's spray: https://a.co/d/f7Vk5N6

Long story, but I've tried multiple "professional" DIY ceramic coats (many cars) and had ceramic done by pros also (a few cars). In the end, I settled on doing DIY periodic spray ceramic. If you do some research, I think you will find that the DIY ceramic coats kits are just not cost/time effective. They take too long to apply and don't last long enough over doing spray ceramic every once in a while, which can be easily integrated into your normal wash routine. The Griot's last as long as some of the good DIY kits and are really easy to apply.

BTW: The Griot's (and all the other ceramic products made for paint) are o.k. on PPF.

Thanks. Need something that can easily spray those bugs off the front PPF. Those suckers are sticky

 

[yizzung]

Cerakote works great on the plastic. Looked like crap after my recent detail and these little wipes were magic. Hopefully it lasts!

 

[kizamybute']

Realized I had some of the Aerospace 303 Multi-purpose cleaner and protectant left over from my RV that I sold.

Used the cleaner first then applied the protectant and very impressed at how well it came out. Looks better than it did when it was new. Will see how long it holds up.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00030MAL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

www.amazon.com/dp/B00KN0UOEE?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[SANZC02]

Realized I had some of the Aerospace 303 Multi-purpose cleaner and protectant left over from my RV that I sold.

Used the cleaner first then applied the protectant and very impressed at how well it came out. Looks better than it did when it was new. Will see how long it holds up.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00030MAL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

www.amazon.com/dp/B00KN0UOEE?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Thanks for sharing, some pictures would be great as well as a follow up on how it holds up.

 

[kizamybute']

Thanks for sharing, some pictures would be great as well as a follow up on how it holds up.

Will give it a couple of weeks and see how it holds up and share some photos then.

Feels dry to the touch, but will be interested to see if the plastic areas collect more dust now? A common problem I remember having with Armor-All products when I used them back in the 1980's!! Also, if the dust will simply dust off with a quick swipe of a micro-fiber towel. If so, I'll be happy.

 

[kizamybute']

Thanks for sharing, some pictures would be great as well as a follow up on how it holds up.

MY NEARLY TWO WEEK UPDATE:
Almost two weeks in and not an ounce of visible dust collected. I'm sold on the 303 Multi-purpose cleaner and protectant.

Used the cleaner first, then applied the protectant and still very impressed at how well it came out.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00030MAL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

www.amazon.com/dp/B00KN0UOEE?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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