New Car Plastic Mouldings

How do I keep my plastics dark and looking fresh?
Many new cars have plastic mouldings around in various areas. In most cases they serve a purpose such as stone guards, kick plates for doors and scuff plates near boots but mostly to give your car its own personal look that helps define its edges and make paint stand out.
Keeping them clean and looking as good the day they rolled out of the factory can be difficult if not managed from day one.
Things to avoid…
Even though they are made of plastic most are a cheap composite that absorbs and fades over time.
This is the answer right here. If dirt, water and grime are left on for an extended period of time then the plastic will fade and become stained with no long term way of restoring or repairing them.
Avoid silicone based products on your plastics. Even though they will look dark the silicone element can cause major dramas in the upkeep of the rest of the car. When that silicone is washed over your paint during cleaning, a few issues arise, polish will not adhere evenly, dust and dirt sticks to the affected areas and if a panel shop repair needs to made on your car then silicone will dramatically affect the repair process.

Put simply, just keep them clean and cleaned regularly, avoid harsh soaps from cleaning processes and look for water based products to protect in between cleans.

For help in any area of your cars appearance or maintenance feel free to contact us directly.

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