Quick Tip: Rejuvenate Car Plastics with Fire! Use a propane torch to shine up your plastic trim.
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Here we try out the idea of using a propane torch to bring some plastic trim on a Wrangler back to life. Let me know in the comments it this technique has worked for you? check out my 5 year follow up video as well.
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Is this a permanent solution or will it fade once again?
It has been a few years and I just saw his jeep yesterday and it appears it does not last long. I think the theory's are correct that it pulls oils to the surface and remelts the top surface and looks great for a while. but ultimately may weaken them and possibly more brittle. So my vote now is not to do this but try maybe a chemical rejuvenation.
if you do this, and you treat the plastic every year with mothers, it'll last
It'll work, but it'll eventually fade. However, it'll take a while to do so. I used to work at a plastic rotational molding company that use this method on their plastics. It's recommended to add a protected solution to the plastic afterwards to make it last longer. Stay away from Armor All.
Having done this for years prior to watching this video, it doesnt last long. And each time you do it, seems to last even less time. The protecting it with mothers or some other such thing might help, dont know.
It will fade until you keep it covered in garage or constantly keep it shaded.
Plastic deteriorates, don't let the Oil Nazis lie!
A lot of clueless guessing in the comments about how this works. Its not "bringing oils to the surface" or anything like that. Most automotive trim is gonna be PVC or POM. Plastics are fairly long chain molecules. Theyre called polymers because theres many (poly) molecules in the chain. With time, sunlight will degrade the polymer chains causing them to break apart. The black color of the plastic keeps this degradation from going too deep. Since these are thermo plastics, heat will cause them to melt once theyre above what is called the glass transition temperature. The broken chains get closer together and fill the microscopic gaps that caused the faded color. This is only a temporary fix because only the very surface of the plastic is being melted. So once that shell on the outside gets enough sun you'll be back to where you u started. A more permanent fix would be to use commercially available trim restorer that will act more like a paint, filling the gaps and soaking in like sponge.
Thanks for the knowledge drop. Appreciate it.
Wow thanks for that lecture Einstein, my god I can feel the superiority complex coming off that speech
@@aviationeb98 I think I had some good stuff in there
@@aviationeb98Just because you self inferior reading that post doesn’t he was projecting superiority.
@@aviationeb98Sounds like someone is insecure that someone else just has more knowledge
Use a paint stripper tip it will cover a wider area
The torch idea looks great. Do you think a heat gun will also work, without the chance of heating the area too quickly?
yes just a bit slower.
Heat Gus is slower, but easier to do without having tiger stripes and it cheaper than using all the gas.
Yes
I restored my firebird interior with a heat gun. It has adjustable temperature. It makes it easier.
DONT DO THIS!!! It looks good for a short while, but it dries out essential chemicals in the plastic, actually WORSENING the problem.
Very possible. It did not last long and was faded again in a few months of Florida sun.
@@SpiralDesignWorks A few months, like 4? That is shit. Maybe you should add that to the description!
@@jasonk876 keep using that armor all. 🤣
If you apply some gasoline with a soft cloth first before you use the torch all your problems will be solved.
This what they so with stadium seats. Its burning off the oxidized layer
Yes I have seen videos of that before. They use a big propane weed burner.
You’re playing with fire doing this.
Your jokes must be kept in a daddabase
What about clouded headlights?
I sand and polish them.
This doesn't work for all plastics and from my experience doesn't work with headlights. It will clear the cloudiness but it also makes it really yellow.
Circles bro
wax on wax off
Bad advice, just spray on some silicone oil🤷🏻♂️
yes I agree does not seem to last long.
Ooof you gonna regret that. You are both burning off the oxidation and drawing the remaining oils to the surface... after a couple weeks of weathering... when those oils leave it's gonna be alot worse! I have heard there Is a way to seal them after firing them that makes it last a little longer... but currently don't know how thats done.
Dave is lazy and never finished the job on his Jeep here which we filmed about 6 months ago. Still looks better that the really grey areas he missed but fading. I think coating it with a product after or even mineral spirits to try and keep the oils in is a good idea for sure.
@@SpiralDesignWorks I haven't tried it myself as my family does car detailing so it's more of just a "forwarding of the mouth"
I wonder if a clear coat paint would help it gunna try this on my car
@@SpiralDesignWorks According to Mike @ Sweet Project Cars it IS permanent if you maintain it correctly. He recommends using a UV conditioner (Aerospace 303 protectant) after doing it & at least 4 times a year. See > ua-cam.com/video/FdiTTRLx6m4/v-deo.html
I did this at the gas station during a long fill-up and everyone started freaking out. 🧐
To get permenent effect wet buff with soap to remove all powder top layer plastic coat then leave for 3 days then wash . Then buff again . Repeat this for 4 times before using heat
Thanks for sharing
And to give it that really different look hold the torch in place for 10 to 15 minutes. It will certainly make a difference!!!
Hahaha... Yep you'll have droopy bumpers
🤙🏻😂😂😂😂😂😂
But it works. So
Yes bring the black to another meaning back hole 😂
Why leave this comment? Someone might actually try it.. 😂
If doing this at least Crack it back with some petroleum distillates (pb blaster) I had some really brittle acrylic then hit it with VOC's and it wouldn't break at all, it's like wood handles when it dries out and needs oils or waxes add a torch and watch how much oil a handle will absorb
I did this to my 2000 WJ. I cant believe I didn’t know about this before now, Thank You! I just took another 50,000 miles off the look of the Jeep. I’m in the process of converting it into an over lander but you know how much work that is. Peace
Good luck with our project. Be sure to apply some protectant designed for external plastics.
How long has it lasted?
Has it lasted? @ryanlick3894
You should take this video down.
why?
Merely a temporary bandaid. You're extracting any remaining cellulose to the surface, causing it to become even more brittle.
Yeah definitely did not last long.
@@SpiralDesignWorks what happened? how long did it last? thanks
@@SpiralDesignWorks Yes tell us how long it lasted. Also, any ideas on a better solution? Painting?
@@Lawgivaah I would say in Florida it only lasts a few months and starts fading again.
so do this right before selling it to a dealership to rip them off
Instructions unclear... Truck looks like Picasso painting. Need advice
DO NOT DO THIS!!! temporary and plastic cracks afterwards
I have not noticed cracks but does fade again.
Works really
Good
Tried this in the past. It ended up fading and faded worse than before.
I think coating it with some preservatives of some sort is a good idea.
According to Mike @ Sweet Project Cars it IS permanent if you maintain it correctly. He recommends using a UV conditioner (Aerospace 303 protectant) after doing it & at least 4 times a year. See > ua-cam.com/video/FdiTTRLx6m4/v-deo.html
Do you recommend only using that size of a torch or do you think you could use one of those bigger torches that you use to start coals with? Just seems the bigger one will have a bigger flame so you could do a bigger surface area.
I've used a bigger torch. Just adjust distance and time focused in each apot.
Would a high power butane torch work? Not sure if butane Burns too hot compared to propane
Adjust distance and how much yiu focus on each area
No oils, it melts it!
Check out my 5 year follow up video I just posted on the same jeep. Not good.
Burning the dirt off
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How long did it last
Not long. There is probably a better solution. Some sort of chemical coating maybe?
Did this around 6 years ago to my garden furniture it brings the oils to the top
It is debatable if this is a good idea or not. Some say you use up the internal oils and becomes more brittle.
Just use some rattle can of clear coat. It will definitely look new and last much longer.
Clear coat spraycan will restore faded black trim?
@thegreatecb it did for me after I made the mistake and used the plastic renew stuff one can buy at the auto parts store, which faded my plastics on my FJ Cruiser, which included my black bumpers and running boards. I now have to refresh it this spring, after about 2 years. But that's too easy.