Cleaning Window Trim

[parsnip]

Has anyone cleaned the trim around the windows before?

Mine is a 2 year old 5 dr and the black trim around the rear door handles look faded. What would be the best thing to bring the black back? thanks

[Vet_2010]

I use Meguiars Gold Class Trim Detailer everytime I wash the Civic and it seems to keep them in tip-top condition

[parsnip]

thanks I will try that. Do you know what they are? metal, plastic?

[angie4m]

They are plastic

[PJS]

Originally Posted by parsnip

Has anyone cleaned the trim around the windows before?

Mine is a 2 year old 5 dr and the black trim around the rear door handles look faded. What would be the best thing to bring the black back? thanks

Chances are if it's faded, there's little that'll bring it back, but from here on in, you should be using 303 Aerospace Protectant which is heavy on the UV inhibitors, and does anything and everything inside and out that is black/grey - well, all colours of course.
Trim/rubber seals/tyre dressing/wiper blades/engine bay/wheel arches.

[Vet_2010]

Originally Posted by PJS

Chances are if it's faded, there's little that'll bring it back, but from here on in, you should be using 303 Aerospace Protectant which is heavy on the UV inhibitors, and does anything and everything inside and out that is black/grey - well, all colours of course.
Trim/rubber seals/tyre dressing/wiper blades/engine bay/wheel arches.

How does the 303 Aerospace Protectant compare to other wheel products in terms of shine and durability?

[PJS]

Satin-matt rather than super shiny, which I much prefer.
I tend to do the tyre twice - 30 mins apart.
Have been a bit remiss in using it in recent months, so I can't vouch for how well it remains when the weather is on the wet side.
But at the end of the day, like most things in this hobby, personal preference is what it'll often boil down to.

Tips For Tires:
303 treated tires have the rich, waxy, almost vinyl-like, dark black look of new rubber. 303 tires look and feel like brand new, not greasy new. For Maximum Tire Beauty: Spray 303 Aerospace Protectant directly on a clean and dry tire until the sidewall is thoroughly wet with 303. Without touching the rubber, easily wipe any 303 overspray from the rim. Do each tire the same way. After 10-20 minutes, wipe around each tire once or twice with a dry rag to pick up unabsorbed 303. Your tires will have the look and feel of fresh new rubber.

First Time Use:
On sidewalls that are excessively dried out, two treatments may be necessary the first time. To note: A) The regular use of 303 can entirely prevent the UV and ozone damage associated with parked tires. Reapply 303 every 20-30 days. B) 303 is 100% safe for all types of wheels, all alloys. Wheels regularly treated with 303 repel water, road grime and brake dust and clean up far easier than untreated wheels.

[parsnip]

Originally Posted by PJS

Satin-matt rather than super shiny, which I much prefer.

Thats another point, as mine was used, what did they look like new (the window trims), matt black?