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Old Feb 24, 2025 | 11:00 PM
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Question Faded (Milky) Black Plastic Trim

The lower black plastic trim on my GLE is looking faded (milky) and no longer a deep, dark black. I have tried many different black trim restoring products on my Jeep and none of them seem to work. Can anyone here recommend a good product to address this? Thank you in advance for your replies.
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Old Feb 24, 2025 | 11:11 PM
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https://www.rcpamerica.com/product-page/bumper-coat

My neighbor used this product on the body cladding on his Chevy Avalanche and it did a fantastic job, I must say. I was impressed. Hth
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pgolfco
The lower black plastic trim on my GLE is looking faded (milky) and no longer a deep, dark black. I have tried many different black trim restoring products on my Jeep and none of them seem to work. Can anyone here recommend a good product to address this? Thank you in advance for your replies.
Rather common, and other models too
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...has-faded.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...c-inserts.html
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 08:02 AM
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I have in the past used a product called "Replaceitall". See, with Replaceitall, on my E63S I spent about $300 and two hours. Replaceitall enabled me to have a brand new looking cowl screens....well, they were new! You might ask "what about the lower bumper trim on my GLE350"? Well, my friend, this too can be handled with Replaceitall! Rather than bust your keester trying to scrub natural wear and tear from your plastic parts....Replaceitall!
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 08:48 AM
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I wouldn't have the ***** to try it...but it works.

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Originally Posted by jaxslk
https://www.rcpamerica.com/product-page/bumper-coat

My neighbor used this product on the body cladding on his Chevy Avalanche and it did a fantastic job, I must say. I was impressed. Hth
THANK YOU!!
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I wouldn't have the ***** to try it...but it works.

Renew Faded Plastic
WOW!!!
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I use Meguiars Ultimate black. Works but doesn't seem to last very long
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