How To Prevent Fading And Restore Plastic Trim!

Views : 156
Author : Emma
Update time : 2024-10-14 11:12:48
How and why does black plastic fade?
The main ingredient in plastic is a derivative from crude oil, so it’s no surprise that all plastics contain lots of oil. The fading or chalking that you see is from the plastic drying out over time. Without getting too scientific, when UV rays are absorbed by plastic, the UV energy excites photos which can create free radicals and degradation occurs from the free radicals causing breaks in the polymer structure. 
The reason your plastic trim pieces are more susceptible to this damage is they do not have a layer of UV inhibiting clear coat as your paint, wheels, and headlights do. This means that every plastic piece will inevitably fade, crack, and dry out unless protected. Now that we know how this process works, we have the knowledge to not only prevent it but to fix it.

So What should we do?
Since plastic degradation is caused by a loss of oil, we can restore the black plastic pieces by adding oils back in. First, you need to remove any previous dressing and clean the trim to ensure proper boding of any products. Start by washing your car as normal, then use a medium bristle brush and APC or degreaser to clean the trim. Go around all of the pieces you want to protect and clean them. After, rinse and dry the pieces. Finally, wipe down the pieces with an IPA or paint-prep to remove anything that may be leftover. 

Related News
Read More >>
HOW TO PREP FOR CERAMIC COATING HOW TO PREP FOR CERAMIC COATING
Nov .23.2024
Before applying any ceramic coating, it is key to make sure the finish is in perfect condition and correctly prepared. Creating the ideal situation for applying a coating ensures optimum bonding and the longest lasting results.
How can we choose the best ceramic coating? How can we choose the best ceramic coating?
Nov .05.2024
Ceramic coating, also sometimes called nano-ceramic coating, is a permanent or semi-permanent solution to your worries depending upon the coating and type of polymer used. Due to its chemically intrinsic properties, it does not break down in normal atmospheric conditions like rain or summer.
Amy