Hello Guys. I was wondering if theres anything I can do to kee the black plastic in my engine bay from fading. I mean I know its gonn fade with time but anything out there that can restore color or prevent the plastic from fading more?? See pic

 

Yep - give it a good wash (be careful with the water), then treat it with 303 Aerospace protectant. You can find it online or at most boat/automotive stores. It's just a plastic/trim dresser with a good amount of uv protection.

Alternatively, even Armor All would work, but I like 303 better.

 

303 is great stuff and really helps with UV-induced breakdown of plastic which leads to the plasticisers being forced out and thus turning it brown. In the engine may, I have had better lick using slightly thicker treatments though. I use Poorboy's Natural Look (a *bit heavier*) and Trim Restorer (very heavy, oily, must be used carefully) and have had good results.

This is what the engine bay on the 99 Mallett looks like after having this process done on it for years...

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...48436334BLEdFs

-GT

 

PB's trim Restorer is awesome stuff. I'd totally recommend that if you want to shop online. I was just trying to think of a locally available product. As Scott mentioned just be careful with Trim Restorer if you use it, it's very oily - but that helps it last a really long time.

 

Meguiar's Quick Detailer will add a low sheen to it without making it greasy.

 

Meguiars Tech Protectant

Here's a shot of my engine...got it in April of 03...still looks new.

 

wow thank you guys for all the input. moog that pic is pretty amazing for april of 03 man. I will def try the different products and see wat happens.. Thanks again guys... any other input would be cool. Oh what do you guys use to clean with? a damp cloth or a sponge???