Anyone with a first generation Xterra already knows what this thread is about. Our bumpers and trim look terrible after years of sun damage. Anyone tried anything that works?
I've been watching YouTube videos, and I've seen some pretty convincing results from a few different methods, but I want to know if anyone has tried them specifically on the Xterra. Several videos showed that a heat gun miraculously removes the oxidation and brings color back, but all of the footage seems to be on textured plastic, and our grills are smooth plastic. Many products are available (back to black, etc.), but they seem to be a temporary coating that only lasts a few weeks. One guy is trying to sell a product that visibly dissolves the oxidation that simply wipes off, but I'm skeptical. I just tried some rubbing compound that does a pretty good job but leaves some fine scratches and requires a lot of elbow grease. A guy at the local parts store showed me a bumper that he painted with a specialized rattle can, and it looks damn good (but once again, it was textured plastic). Can anyone show from experience and pics that their method worked?
I've been watching YouTube videos, and I've seen some pretty convincing results from a few different methods, but I want to know if anyone has tried them specifically on the Xterra. Several videos showed that a heat gun miraculously removes the oxidation and brings color back, but all of the footage seems to be on textured plastic, and our grills are smooth plastic. Many products are available (back to black, etc.), but they seem to be a temporary coating that only lasts a few weeks. One guy is trying to sell a product that visibly dissolves the oxidation that simply wipes off, but I'm skeptical. I just tried some rubbing compound that does a pretty good job but leaves some fine scratches and requires a lot of elbow grease. A guy at the local parts store showed me a bumper that he painted with a specialized rattle can, and it looks damn good (but once again, it was textured plastic). Can anyone show from experience and pics that their method worked?