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Black Trim Restoration

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Restore the color and luster of your car's black trim, making it look brand new again.

Faded gray bumper trim restored to black by Eric's Mobile Auto Spa

Gray plastic is not the factory color

Black plastic trim fades to chalky gray for the same reason headlights cloud: the valley's sun. It is perfect for older vehicles and those routinely parked outside, and it is one of the highest-impact fixes per dollar on the whole car, because your eye reads fresh black trim as "new car" instantly.

My process

First a deep clean and degrease of the trim, then an IPA wipe-down so nothing interferes with adhesion, then a specialized restorer product worked into the plastic. I quote it by section: bumpers, mirror housings, the front window cowl, the front grill, and other faded plastics, so you only pay for what your car actually needs. You will know the price prior to my beginning work, as nobody likes surprises!

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Questions I hear a lot

How is this priced?
Quoted by section: bumpers, mirror housing, front window cowl, front grill, and other faded plastics. You point at what bothers you, I quote exactly that, before I start.
How long does restored trim stay black?
It depends on sun exposure and how the car lives, outside parking versus a garage. The restorer I use is made for exterior plastics, not a tire-shine wipe that washes off in a week, and I will give you an honest read for your car.
Is it worth doing on an older car?
It is one of the best value moves on an older car. Faded trim ages a vehicle more than most people realize, and bringing it back changes the whole face of the car.
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