Can Peanut Butter Really Restore Faded Plastic on Your Car, Truck, SUV?

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
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    Have you heard that you can use peanut butter to fix up old dry, hazy, whitened plastics on your car or truck? Yeah, we thought that was crazy too, until Len came along one morning... In this video Andy tests three different ways to restore weathered plastics: a heat gun, peanut butter, and plastic restoring compound. Watch the video to see which one works the best!
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    @1AAuto  3 роки тому +2

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  • @caleblancaster5471
    @caleblancaster5471 3 роки тому +3

    Wow! Surprising results from the peanut butter. Might have to try this on some really dried out door panel trim.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому +2

      +Caleb Lancaster Thanks for the feedback!

  • @andyroo8uk685
    @andyroo8uk685 3 роки тому +1

    found this out on a uk car show called diy car sos about 15+ years ago it works

  • @161995alex
    @161995alex 3 роки тому +3

    I usually use clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Plastic is made out of petroleum and over time the oils get dried up and cause it to fade. You just need to add oil back to the plastic. (Or bring up oils to the surface of the plastic by heating it up) I've always used petroleum-based oils because I've never thought of using a plant-based oil to restore plastic. I do like this test though.
    Might need to go to the store and get some peanut oil tonight😀

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      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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    • @cjewe1z
      @cjewe1z 5 місяців тому +1

      Would Vaseline work?

  • @Vj10i2
    @Vj10i2 3 роки тому +4

    Peanut butter manufacturers: "Stonks!"

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      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @nikovandh
    @nikovandh 3 роки тому +5

    Never heard of using peanut butter till now lol. If it takes long enough to do the whole car, you've got your snack ready.

    • @boots7859
      @boots7859 3 роки тому

      But the real question that needs answering is, creamy or chunky.

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  • @bradcarter8174
    @bradcarter8174 3 роки тому +2

    Hahaha I like it! If you ever get hungry , just pop out of your truck and lick your side panel! Problem solved!😂🤣😂👍

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @lloydhawkins538
    @lloydhawkins538 3 роки тому +2

    Like I always say if you don’t try it even if it sounds Crazy we’ll then you won’t know if your Crazy idea just might work!!
    I actually tried Boiled Linseed Oil that you would use for woodwork restoration and amazingly it did and awesome job!! It lasted for a while and beaded up when it rained but like any product it Didn’t last Forever!!

    • @1AAuto
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  • @AK-ub4ri
    @AK-ub4ri 3 роки тому +1

    Near hear of the peanut butter either, but my neighbor uses corn oil to do his plastic shutters. He does it about once a yr.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @diariomed7239
    @diariomed7239 3 роки тому +2

    To restore old plastics my father said he used oil in the old days. With that said the peanut butter can restore it because of the oils in it. BUT the oil will attract a lot of dust when it does it is really hard to wash off. Soo you would be better with the plastic restoring bottle.

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  • @robertkeenbuildingmylifesh3429
    @robertkeenbuildingmylifesh3429 3 роки тому +2

    Always incredible motivational. Love my 05 avalanche truck... I want to rhino line my tunnel covers.

    • @1AAuto
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  • @chillywilly9573
    @chillywilly9573 3 роки тому +2

    The real reason that the peanut butter section looked better after a few days is because of the squirrels trying to lick the peanut butter off !

  • @iamthemaninde
    @iamthemaninde 3 роки тому +3

    Another good video 👍

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @billjamison2877
    @billjamison2877 3 роки тому +1

    That's crazy...whoda thunk it !!!!

  • @samechanic3341
    @samechanic3341 3 роки тому +1

    Jelly is good for tire shine

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  • @valichesu
    @valichesu 3 роки тому +2

    The main difference is that the area treated with the heat gun will last much much longer than peanut butter and plastic restorer. Of course it takes longer with the heat gun, but you save time not applying the restorer/dressing after each wash.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      I'm sure you are right. We just needed a hotter heat gun. Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @BrendanSteele
    @BrendanSteele 3 роки тому +1

    You mentioned that the heat gun may have worked better at a different temperature, but didn’t say what your heat gun’s max temp was... Do you have a suggestion on what temperature would be best for this application?
    And, you didn’t say which kind of peanut butter was best... No, not dropping brand names here, just wanna know if it should be creamy or crunchy? Haha!
    Thanks for doing the experiments to show the various ways the trim can be restored. It was informative and entertaining.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Creamy is defiantly the way to go. 🤣 I would say trial and error with the heat gun. The one we used is a very inexpensive gun. It just takes time. Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @McFartyPants
    @McFartyPants 3 роки тому +2

    That's an avalanche tonneau cover if i've seen one.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @boots7859
    @boots7859 3 роки тому +1

    Neat video. However you missed out on really making this useful for folks.
    With the expense of buying a replacement, most of us are willing to do 2-3 runs with a product.
    Would have been excellent to show what doing the extra passes and then a wash and maybe protectant coat would end up looking like.
    Don't like criticizing people who actually make videos, however it seems a waste when they only give 80%. That extra 20% of doing a couple of run throughs like here is what most people are going to do, and might end up totally different. I would have done the PB and compound a couple more times, then a good wash and wax or protectant. More than likely although we all would love to see PB finish first, just because, I expect once its been exposed to some rain and the oils have run or baked off in the sun, it may be worse than the compound.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Boots Thanks for the feedback!

  • @michellacroix5719
    @michellacroix5719 3 роки тому +1

    Hi guys great job.i was wondering if you have any videos on how to change an alternator on 2008 jeep grand Cherokee diesel.need help🙏

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      @michellacroix5719 3 роки тому

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  • @manuelreyes1483
    @manuelreyes1483 3 роки тому +1

    Great job 👌 👏 learned a lot

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  • @joelcolden
    @joelcolden 3 роки тому +1

    Lol, "I wouldn't recommend the one that works the best, because it's weird" petroleum jelly will do the same, occasionally the life-hack answers really are the best.

    • @cjewe1z
      @cjewe1z 5 місяців тому

      Does petroleum jelly include Vaseline? Does this solution attract and build up a layer of dust?

  • @stuartsimpson9194
    @stuartsimpson9194 3 роки тому +1

    Hi,smooth peanut "Butter" is actually an oil

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  • @scout4locations
    @scout4locations 3 роки тому +1

    So what if the PB isn't "made for this"? Its peanut butter. What would you rather breathe afterwards? More chemicals being released into the air OR .....?

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  • @daveporter4667
    @daveporter4667 3 роки тому +1

    Great tip, thank you.

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  • @likafuamatu5714
    @likafuamatu5714 3 роки тому +1

    PB on my Jeep wrangler 🤪

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      @1AAuto  3 роки тому +1

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  • @MrTim271
    @MrTim271 3 роки тому +1

    Try just "peanut oil", thats what does it, no mess, no smell.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +MrTim271 Thanks for the feedback!

  • @thefartdart
    @thefartdart 3 роки тому +1

    its the oil in the peanut butter

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  • @shikanyota
    @shikanyota 3 роки тому +1

    Jiff should contact you

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  • @ArmChair_Operator
    @ArmChair_Operator 3 роки тому +1

    Never heard of the peanut butter trick but I'm assuming it's the oils in the peanut butter

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому +1

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  • @frankmccracken1160
    @frankmccracken1160 3 місяці тому

    Is it the peanut oil

  • @EdwardNga
    @EdwardNga 3 роки тому +2

    "Liked" and "Subscribed". Thanks for sharing this video. I'm wondering how good the panel looks after washing the entire panel. I would think after leaving the peanut butter sit on it for a day or more that it will come out the best after a wash as well. :)

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  • @dpolendo
    @dpolendo 3 роки тому

    I think you can use peanut butter to repair hail damage too

  • @marshallborder9089
    @marshallborder9089 3 роки тому

    Wow P N B

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  • @donaldhayes6086
    @donaldhayes6086 3 роки тому +1

    I just try peanut oil let it soak into the plastic .

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  • @hattrick-df4bo
    @hattrick-df4bo 3 роки тому +1

    Made me hungry for a p/j, thanks!!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @DustInTheWindAZ
    @DustInTheWindAZ 3 роки тому +1

    If peanut butter works, how about just peanut oil? Less cleanup and smell.

  • @JL-gx6by
    @JL-gx6by 3 роки тому +1

    Surprise 🤩

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  • @GermanShepherdDaphne
    @GermanShepherdDaphne 3 роки тому +1

    Must be all the oils in peanut butter that restores it

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @rjoetting7594
    @rjoetting7594 Рік тому

    Instead of using peanut butter just use peanut oil instead, that's all your doing with the peanut butter anyway and no smell.
    I might have to try it just to see how it works and how long it will last.

  • @earthzone9780
    @earthzone9780 2 роки тому

    I tried the peanut butter method, and it did look much better. But after a few minutes, flying insects and other creepy crawlers started to come around my car, sniffing it with great curiosity trying to find the mysterious delicious-smelling snack. Obviously, they got worked up by the peanut butter, and since I live here in hot, humid, bug-infested Florida, well, I'm just going to buy some trim product at my local auto shop and put the peanut butter on my bread. Let the insects eat cake!

  • @mrskywalker6114
    @mrskywalker6114 3 роки тому +1

    Why not just do real butter

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @adal8590
    @adal8590 3 роки тому +1

    Use .peanut butter on a vehicle plastic trim lol it has oil in it That's y lol

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  • @AgentEvil
    @AgentEvil 3 роки тому +1

    If peanut butter worked how about peanut oil?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @analazcano6475
    @analazcano6475 Рік тому

    Oh okay you don't recommend the one I actually does better and it's cheaper I think I'm doing peanut butter

  • @adal8590
    @adal8590 3 роки тому +1

    Hahaha

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