I used to work with plexiglas at work. We used the same technique to take scratches out of the plexiglas. Amazing how it works. Didn't know it would work on bumpers. Thanks for posting.
My best fix for that dreaded unpainted black or gray plastic trim was simply WD40. It didn’t make the trim a dirt magnet like Armoral or any other tire did. Back when we only had paste waxes in a can it was really hard not to get some wax on that plastic trim, especially when the trim was over the wheel wells, under the doors and made up the bumpers. That WD40 really restored the original color, at least for a couple of hand washings.
It’s a good fix and it looks more OEM than the other options. I did it with my 1992 Cherokee (sorry to keep saying that) and the only drawback was that it seemed to only last 2-3 years before it became faded again.
That's actually quite impressive Tyler and I agree that with the right technique it could work on a lot of vehicles with all that black plastic body cladding. At first I got a little anxious and it's not even my car. LOL!!
It "works" by remelting the plastic, so a fresh surface is exposed. It's similar to sanding your headlights to make them clear again. What works even better is bedliner, since it is tough.
Also, dont spray paint them, check out a Pre-Val and grab some more of that black dye, clean it real well, make sure its dry, hit it with adhesion promoter and then spray the dye on the areas you need to touch up.
How much did you pay for ur white wj and have you put much money into it. Just curious cus reacently bought one of the same color way that was in pretty good shape but def not as cheap as you seem to be finding them.
I found that one really cheap but it wasn't even listed for sale I just happened to be at the right place at the right time. But it is getting really hard to find good deals on them now. Thanks for the view!
When I use to recondition vehicles for dealership I did this all the time. A heat gun on low works great.
A heat gun sounds a lot lower stress to use vs. the torch! Thanks for the view!
I used to work with plexiglas at work. We used the same technique to take scratches out of the plexiglas. Amazing how it works. Didn't know it would work on bumpers. Thanks for posting.
Wow also didn't know it worked on plexiglass that's awesome! Thanks for the view!
Hey Tyler, the thumbnail for this video is a real attention getter!!! It looks like it works!!! Thanks for sharing this fun how to video!!! 👍👍
It worked pretty well for a cheap fix!
Excellent video Tyler! I would never have guessed that this would work with the exception of on April 1st each year!
I'm pretty happy with it for a cheap fix, it will be interesting to see how long it lasts! Thanks for the view!
My best fix for that dreaded unpainted black or gray plastic trim was simply WD40. It didn’t make the trim a dirt magnet like Armoral or any other tire did. Back when we only had paste waxes in a can it was really hard not to get some wax on that plastic trim, especially when the trim was over the wheel wells, under the doors and made up the bumpers. That WD40 really restored the original color, at least for a couple of hand washings.
Interesting that sounds like a quick fix also!
It’s a good fix and it looks more OEM than the other options. I did it with my 1992 Cherokee (sorry to keep saying that) and the only drawback was that it seemed to only last 2-3 years before it became faded again.
I'll be pleased it if lasts 2 years.
Great fix! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks as always!
That's actually quite impressive Tyler and I agree that with the right technique it could work on a lot of vehicles with all that black plastic body cladding. At first I got a little anxious and it's not even my car. LOL!!
That's why I started on the passenger side lol Thanks for the view!
Tyler, I did this on my Wife's WJ and it came out great! One question. Any ideas about protecting the paint from heat with tape?
It "works" by remelting the plastic, so a fresh surface is exposed. It's similar to sanding your headlights to make them clear again.
What works even better is bedliner, since it is tough.
Dang using it on bed liner is a great idea!
@@TylerPotter I meant using bedliner on the plastic, but it might work on bedliner, since that is usually a plastic coating.
it works temporarily then comes back with a vengeance. bedliner sucks too. in my opinion, cleaning it and painting it with trim paint works better
Interesting I will be interested to see how long it lasts. Thanks for the view!
Good job. Like our painter says, the real look is from 5 feet away. Not 6 inches!!
It is totally correct! lol Thanks for the view!
Also, dont spray paint them, check out a Pre-Val and grab some more of that black dye, clean it real well, make sure its dry, hit it with adhesion promoter and then spray the dye on the areas you need to touch up.
That Pre-val looks pretty cool
Can you do a vid on repairing hard trim on a suv lift door that's damaged by heat? The damage is textured as if direct heat was applied.
I will have to keep an eye out for one. Thanks for the view!
You've seen it in person.... lol
I forgot you hit that Wrangler flare that day lol Did you ever do a full vehicle with the heat?
@@TylerPotter Never did a full vehicle, tested to see if it worked but had no idea how well it worked long term.
I wonder what would happen if you added a ceramic coating. Maybe a quick ride to the WJRgo garage?
That would be interesting!
@@TylerPotter The plastics look great after the ceramic coating. My question is, for how long?
He should of used dry ice blaster on the plastic
Does the dry ice work on plastic?
Did you put on a darker tint all around on that Jeep Tyler?
No just added tint to the front 2 windows to match the factory tint on the rear windows. Good eye though!
How much did you pay for ur white wj and have you put much money into it. Just curious cus reacently bought one of the same color way that was in pretty good shape but def not as cheap as you seem to be finding them.
I found that one really cheap but it wasn't even listed for sale I just happened to be at the right place at the right time. But it is getting really hard to find good deals on them now. Thanks for the view!
What size lift is this?
2in rough country spacer lift. Thanks for the view!
Any advice on how to get the headlight covers clear
Sand and polish them. Tyler make a video demonstrating how.
@@jacoblankford2517 Oh ok what video is it in
He is telling me to make a video on it, I need to do the white Jeep's headlights!
Awesome dude
Please do
I need to do it on a Wk and Wj
@@TylerPotter Oops, dad went after them today with some Meguiars compound.