Im a vehicle detailer, and I have four general motors vehicles with black plastic trim (a Gmc Terrain, a Chevrolet Equinox, a 2004 chevrolet Z71 suburban, and a 2005 Caddilac Escalade ESV platinum), and this is the exact product you want to get to restore those cars trims. Ive been researching for years, and this product is not like the gimmicky kinds; It has a chemical reaction with your plastics, absorbing into it for longevity, and rejuvenates the oils and black color the plastics have lost over the years. It changes your discolored fading plastics into a fresh out the factory looking part and I'm in love with its results. The product does not wash off once it’s infused into the plastics, and continues to shine for months. I would not recommend burning your trim and making it bridle because you get a few months of rich color from it, use this stuff instead. Read more
We have a two year old rivian with faded black trim. Other products work for a bit but only last a few washes and in the rain. This product came highly reviewed so we gave it a try. It has a light, liquidy consistency that goes on thin and spreads easily and appears to dye the plastic. Following the instructions, I cleaned the trim with rubbing alcohol and then applied with a microfiber pad and buffed it out with a separate, dry microfiber towel. The product goes a long way. I ordered the smallest bottle and spilled about half of the product halfway through, and still had plenty to finish the whole truck. The results are impressive. The trim looks brand new and is not greasy like some other products. We’ll see how well it holds up. If I remember I will update with pics as time goes on. Read more
Fantastic product. Wiped 5 years of Texas sun off of the plastics, and rubber on my Ram 1500. Easy to apply, easy to wipe off. Hopefully it lasts. Read more
We had to get a fender replaced on a 2012 Jeep Overland and they had to replace the black plastic fender trim as well. I knew that the trim was extremely faded so I asked the body shop to replace the one on the other side as well just so it matched...I paid the $285 out of pocket for that...now the front fenders looked great, but the black trim under the door, around the rear wheel arch, the back cargo step and roof rack looked terrible in comparison. I watched multiple videos on how to restore this plastic trim color and looked at everything from heating to painting! This seemed to be the easiest and most reliable method to restore the color of the black trim. I got this and a package of microfiber polish application pads. I used 2 pads. One to apply the stuff and the other to buff the stuff after it had sat for a while. Tip...wear gloves. And old clothing. You WILL get this stuff on you, your shoes, the ground and your hands will be very black afterwards...and it doesn't wash out right away...which is a good thing. Because you want this stuff to stick around on your car. Unfortunately for me, it rained the next day and I had some black streaks running down my white car. Took my polishing pad and rubbed where the black streaks were and they came right off the paint. This was 3 months ago and so far, it still looks good...we will see how it hold up over the winter! Read more
This stuff is amazing. I’ve tried everything from Gtechniq, to using a heat gun (mistake don’t do it), to other temporary liquids and nothing has worked like this. It will permanently dye most things it touches so you have to be careful, but wipes right off of car painted surfaces. As soon as you apply it penetrates the plastic and dyes it which is unlike anything else I’ve used. We will see how long it lasts but I’m optimistic. Read more
I used a latex glove and an old sock, that's all, you dont need anything special, just an old cloth you dont mind tossing afterwords, its dye, so I dont wanna worry about washing the rag after and staining something else unintentionally. That said, just tryd today so idk how long it lasts but definitely the best product ive used in this category. Looks really good 👍 Read more
I bought this item specifically to renew Weathertech floor mats to an original black color. Anyone who has ever cleaned and scrubbed and power washed Weathertech mats knows they never come clean. Great product, but they do not let go of dirt entirely, leaving very expensive mats owned by people who care about their vehicles looking old and filthy. Enter Solution Finish. I followed their directions completely. I washed and dried the mats. I donned disposable gloves (a must) and used a microfiber (low/no lint is the key here) cloth with a small area soaked with product, and massaged it into the mats. I also used an old toothbrush with product to get into area not as easily accessible with a cloth. Solution Finish covers the leftover dirt 100% evenly and leaves a deep, black finish. It has a satiny gloss to it. Not super shiny, very similar to the original finish, maybe a little shinier. After the entire surface was covered I used a separate clean microfiber cloth to rub the product in and remove any excess. I left them out in the sun to dry for maybe a half hour, and reinstalled. They come dry, and I saw no transfer of product, which is super important to make sure you don’t track product onto other floors, etc. It is a laborious process to be sure, but if you care about the looks of your mats and spent the $$ on Weathertech, it is absolutely worth it. I loaned a bottle to a friend who used it on a black bumper cover that had become faded. It too was restored to like new looks. The blackening also lasts a long time so you aren’t constantly re-applying. I’d highly recommend Solution Finish to anyone for the uses I listed. Read more
Good product that lasts a good amount of time. Read more
