New Cerakote

[CharlieNC]

Not for guns, but for autos. My 2008 car and truck have lived outside their entire lives, and the black plastic trim has suffered accordingly in the NC sun. While a number of specialty treatments restore the nice shine, the durability is only on the order of a couple of weeks max. Cerakote offers wet cloths containing a ceramic compound, and since ceramic polish has performed great on the paint I gave the Cerakote a try. It still looks great after a couple of months, clearly more durable than the cheaper options. If you like purdy black plastic trim, give it a try.

 

[DIBBS]

@CharlieNC can you post some pictures?

 

[CharlieNC]

@CharlieNC can you post some pictures?

The main feature is the improved durability, which I have not documented via photos over time. Shineness and blackness is the same as using Back to Black or other similar products.

 

[MislMan]

Where do you purchase these cloths?

 

[CharlieNC]

I purchased from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SHJVK4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[DaveTooley]

I used them recently on my Porsche. Looks good. Durability, time will tell.

 

[CharlieNC]

I used them recently on my Porsche. Looks good. Durability, time will tell.

I need to drive my old Vette out to Oriental to visit you and we can have a rally!

 

[DaveTooley]

Hell we might even work out a trade.

 

[yotehater]

That's interesting stuff. Do you have to remove the part and bake it?

 

[CharlieNC]

That's interesting stuff. Do you have to remove the part and bake it?

No just wash and assure the surface is clean and free of wax, oil, etc. Then wipe on. Old plastic really soaks it up!

 

[DaveTooley]

When you apply it have a sharpened popsicle stick or something similar to work the cloth close to edges and into corners.

 

[DirtySteve]

Cerakote has a headlight restoration kit as well..

 

[Fast14riot]

I wonder if this will work on smooth, shiny plastic, like the rear corner moldings on my tahoe. I’ve been trying to find new ones and its nearly impossible.

 

[PhilKeil]

Cerakote has a headlight restoration kit as well..

Steve, Had you tried it? Has telling Jon about it he is scared to try it

 

[CharlieNC]

I wonder if this will work on smooth, shiny plastic, like the rear corner moldings on my tahoe. I’ve been trying to find new ones and its nearly impossible.

Painted? If so buff it with a good compound such as McGuire's until shiney, then protect with something such as Turtle Wax Seal an Shine which is an easy to use ceramic protectant.

 

[Fast14riot]

Painted? If so buff it with a good compound such as McGuire's until shiney, then protect with something such as Turtle Wax Seal an Shine which is an easy to use ceramic protectant.

They're not painted. Black plastic.

 

[CharlieNC]

They're not painted. Black plastic.

That is what this is designed for, so a good application

 

[DirtySteve]

Steve, Had you tried it? Has telling Jon about it he is scared to try it

Phil, I have not tried it but after reading the product details I would not use anything else. It is guaranteed for as long as you have the vehicle. That shows they have a lot of confidence in it. It is the same steps as other products just a better product.

 

[PhilKeil]

Cool, I will tell Jon that you said he was a wimp lol. That was my thought I tried to convince him it was good stuff. Thanks and sorry to derail

 

[Toolbreaker]

Cerakote has a headlight restoration kit as well..

I got the kit in yesterday & will see how well it holds up.