Question on trim paint

[iezzif]

The black plastic shrouds on both outside side mirrors have faded badly and need a repaint. What type rattle can product should be used?

[BobC]

Rather than paint, you might want to try Plasti-Dip. A lot of people are using it to coat parts of, or even whole vehicles. One nice thing about it is that you can simply peel it off if you don't like it. It should be perfect for mirror shrouds since they don't get handled a lot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doptehpZxW0

https://plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/

[iezzif]

That is a great idea! Thanks

[BobC]

From what I understand, proper prep is essential. I did read somewhere that it lasts three or so years, so it's not forever, but it's not expensive and easy to re-do when necessary.

[iezzif]

Thank you Bob!

[GaryKowal1]

If these are the plastic mirrors oh, there may be another choice. Those of us in the Jeep clubs I've become addicted to Meguiars Back to Black. For less than ten bucks it takes all the plastic pieces on the Jeep, which includes fenders and bumpers, and turns the black again. I use it on my motorhome mirrors and trim pieces.

[iezzif]

Thanks Gary! That was the first thing I tried, but it didn't do anything to this type of plastic.

[calendarboy]

Originally Posted by iezzif

Thanks Gary! That was the first thing I tried, but it didn't do anything to this type of plastic.

Paint them with Krylon Fusion spray.

It doesn't just lay on the surface of the item. It actually has a chemical reaction with the plastic. The color fuses to the plastic.

I've used it on vinyl windows where I got a great deal except that they were the wrong color. Worked perfectly. Will not flake.