Daily Driver Love

[White_Comanche]

INTRODUCING A NEW COMMUNITY TOPIC

 

Starting out, I gave my 2002 Honda CRV EX some much needed TLC. Spent most of the day cleaning her up. Thoroughly vacuuming, washing, detailing, etc.

 

This time I rejuvenated all the black plastic with the torch method. All plastic that is now black used to be either light grey or almost white. Head light lenses were also restored with hand buffing.

 

That's just bare black plastic... no protectant applied. It's a night and day difference.

 

 

 

 

 

[Salvagedcircuit]

Nice! I think you have to re-coat the headlight lenses with something (probably a UV protecting spray) or they become translucent again in short notice. Not sure exactly what agent to use though.

[White_Comanche]

Thank you!  This time I used a new product called PowerPlastic 4Lights by Mothers. Along with foam applicator pads, tape and elbow grease.

 

I have needed to do this 2 or 3 times per year.

 

This product is supposed to provide UV protection.

 

Prior to this I just used a scratch remover intended for paint, and the lenses for sure yellowed in a few months. We'll see how they keep up now.

[75sv1]

I used Cerakote. Sold at Walmart. Seems to work OK. There is a 2 part clear coat that some say is good. A bit expensive though.