2009 C2. This strip under the wipers is faded grey now. Can it be restored with a clean up or would it need a full respray?

Thanks

 

Forever black or something similar works well

 

You can also replace it with a new one. Amazingly, it's one of the more economical trim parts on the car (relatively speaking), and is an easy swap.

 

Someone else just mentioned replacing it here. I tried products to restore black plastics on my 997TT before, once it faded like yours is, I’d suggest replacing it altogether. It will really freshen up the car’s looks.

 

You can use trim restorer in a small spot and see if you get the outcome you want but if not yes you can repaint with Trim Black spray paint and it will come out nice.

 

I use this for trim pieces in good shape but it restored my Jeep's black cladding remarkably well and lasts a long time. Great product and you use very little each time, this bottle will last for years.

 

I used a ceramic coating for plastic and it worked really well. I was considering replacing but i I tried the easier route of ceramic coating first and im super happy w the results you can do all the plastic trim in the frunk area to keep it consistence

im on year 3 and its still looks great

 

I agree with @9elvn, I'm a big fan of ceramics on any plastics.

 

yup. This kit works great (as does their headlight restorer - just follow directions!)

 

Used Gyeon Trim Ceramic on mine and it came out like new. $35 on Amazon.

 

used this as well worked great

 

Yea all my black trim was sun damaged when I got mine, including the window trim and sunroof gasket. I was going to replace the windshield cowling (it's pretty cheap and easy to replace) but Forever Black and "Gumi Fledge' did wonders. Looks like new in 1hr of effort. For window trim use some decent pressure and the oxidation will come right off with the Gumi Fledge. The sunroof trim was cheap and 15 mins to replace.

 

C4 Gtehniq trim restorer will get that faded plastic back to 98% it's good on all plastics and made a huge difference on faded areas.

 

Cerekote works very well for me for the exact issue. In fact works excellent for all hard exterior trim.

Watch and weep . . .

 

I replaced mine. It will not brake the bank.