Plastic bumper and steps protectants
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Plastic bumper and steps protectants
My 2024 F250 has a lot of plastic on the outside. Plastic bumper cap, plastic steps, etc. I’m looking for a more permanent protectant solution than using spray on protectant like Armor All, 303, etc. I am sure that black plastic will turn to gray after one summer here in Texas. I have used 303 a lot and like the product but it didn’t work at all on the plastic on my last truck.
Anyone tried ceramic wax on the plastic parts?
Anyone tried ceramic wax on the plastic parts?
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Plastidip?
Not sure how durable it is but it would definitely protect it.
Smooth coat of rhino liner, or textured if you like, would definitly work and be durable.
Obviously both mean you won't actually see the original plastics but it will be protected
Not sure how durable it is but it would definitely protect it.
Smooth coat of rhino liner, or textured if you like, would definitly work and be durable.
Obviously both mean you won't actually see the original plastics but it will be protected
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Mine have survived 2 1/2 Texas summers, still black, and no protectants, just washed every so often.
Any of the spray-on protectants will require periodic reapplication.
Paint would be the most permanent coating, but doesn't hold up to being stepped on and rubbed.
Any of the spray-on protectants will require periodic reapplication.
Paint would be the most permanent coating, but doesn't hold up to being stepped on and rubbed.
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I did find a product called Solution Finish Over the Top Plastic Sealer that I’m going to try. I should have it on by early next week so we’ll see how it lasts.
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My 2024 F250 has a lot of plastic on the outside. Plastic bumper cap, plastic steps, etc. I’m looking for a more permanent protectant solution than using spray on protectant like Armor All, 303, etc. I am sure that black plastic will turn to gray after one summer here in Texas. I have used 303 a lot and like the product but it didn’t work at all on the plastic on my last truck.
Anyone tried ceramic wax on the plastic parts?
Anyone tried ceramic wax on the plastic parts?
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From: Elgin/Rockport TX
Didnt know Rhino liner made a smooth coat. That’s interesting!
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Thats good to know. My previous truck was a Ram (I hated that truck) and it had plastic on the rear bumper like my F250 does and that plastic on the Ram faded fast.
I did find a product called Solution Finish Over the Top Plastic Sealer that I’m going to try. I should have it on by early next week so we’ll see how it lasts.
I did find a product called Solution Finish Over the Top Plastic Sealer that I’m going to try. I should have it on by early next week so we’ll see how it lasts.
And, I would say my RAM was at least on par with my current F250, save for the bigger power of the PSD and smoothness of the 10 speed.
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Awesome thanks!
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I haven't found the need to coat my new truck's plastics yet, but on all 4 of my other vehicles, I've had great luck with Cerakote Trim Coat. I coated all of them about 2 years ago (some were severely weathered) and the plastics still look like new.
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Three southern Georgia summers, parked outside, and my plastic trim is in good shape. All I ever do is the car wash tunnel and some spray-on-wipe-off wax.
Looks pretty close to new, still.
Looks pretty close to new, still.
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I use this on my truck and GT500:
https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...erior-dressing
I have used Adam's products for years and have always had great results with them. This is a newer product and works excellent. The bed rails, rear bumper, and running boards were starting to show their age on my 2003 F250. This made them look new again and it still looks the same a couple months later.
https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...erior-dressing
I have used Adam's products for years and have always had great results with them. This is a newer product and works excellent. The bed rails, rear bumper, and running boards were starting to show their age on my 2003 F250. This made them look new again and it still looks the same a couple months later.
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