Watch faded gray plastic turn deep black in minutes.
Protects against future fading from Florida sun.
Quick service, dramatic improvement.
Black plastic and rubber trim relies on carbon-black pigment and UV inhibitors baked into the material to stay dark. Constant, high-intensity sun breaks those inhibitors down chemically over time, which is what causes the gray, chalky "sun-bleached" look — and Southwest Florida's year-round sun exposure means that process happens noticeably faster here than in most of the country. It's rarely an even fade either; south- and west-facing trim pieces usually go first.
The gas-station "tire shine" dips and wipe-on trim dressings sold at auto parts stores restore color temporarily but wash off or fade again within days, and some actually accelerate future fading by leaving no real UV barrier behind. We use a professional-grade restoration product that bonds to the surface rather than sitting on top of it, so the black stays black and the UV protection actually holds up — not just a quick shine before the next rain.
Old dressing residue and buildup are stripped from the trim so the new coating has a clean surface to bond to.
A professional-grade product is applied evenly across every trim piece, not a wipe-on dressing that washes off.
We check for even coverage and let it cure before handoff, so it's ready to hold up from day one.
UV exposure breaks down the plastic and rubber's surface, and Florida sun is strong enough that it happens faster here than in most parts of the country — especially on trim facing south or west.
The UV protectant we apply typically holds up several months before a touch-up is worth considering, depending on sun exposure and how often the vehicle is washed.
Yes — the same process works on most exterior black plastic and rubber trim, including mirror housings and door seals.
No, we use a professional-grade product designed not to sling or transfer onto paint or clothing once cured.
This service is available anywhere in our Southwest Florida coverage area
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