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Best protectant for bumper/fenders

19K views 16 replies 13 participants last post by  14Trailcrawler  
#1 ·
I am currently looking for the best protectant for my black plastic bumpers and fenders as they are starting to fade. Armor All is too greasy and 303 is okay but doesn't last too long. I heard of Ultima Tire & Trim Guard (UTTG). Is UTTG probably the best protectant out there or what do you recommend as the best protectant?
 
#2 ·
I have a 2012 and been using Meguiars Ultimate Black restorer ,love it, it doesn't give the fenders or bumper that artificial shiny black,which if you like that you should look elsewhere, just brings it back to black and it lasts a long time.Great product in my opinion.
 
#16 ·
Me too- and I live in Kalifornistan where the sun works. Nice part is that it lasts a good long while- if you are garaging it. My wife just got half the garage back, so the Jeep doesn't get to hide as much any longer, but before, a bottle would last me a year. Also the stuff is easy to find.

Oh yeah, no matter what you use, be sure to do it when the plastic is in cool and most importantly, in the shade.
 
#5 ·
CHEMICAL GUYS AIR_SPRAY - BLACK ON BLACK INSTANT SHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPRAY DRESSING



Excuse the caps, it was a copy and paste from their website. It is the best stuff I have ever used! It is pretty expensive, but I have tried the 303 and much prefer TCGuys product
 
#7 ·
90% of the stuff I have used from them has been awesome, I tried their dressing and it lasted till it rained, then it left streaks on the body. How is Black on Black for the rain or dew?

Their leather cleaner and protector is the best in the business, along with Jet seal 109 for plastic headlights and paint.
 
#8 ·
Armor All's Outlast Trim and Plastic Restoration is outstanding. Trim & Plastic Restoration, Plastic Trim | Armor All It's far superior to any of the many other products I've tried, including some high-end stuff from car detailing companies. I run my jeep through a powerful brushless wash, with heavy detergents, at least twice and sometimes three times a week (I off-road all the time and have an annual car wash pass, so I wash it every time I gas up). The treated parts still look good after dirt, slush, snow, and last probably 30-40 washes. Just clean your plastic parts well before application. I use Simple Green and then apply the Armor All. BTW, it does not leave any kind of greasy finish. I'm sold on it.
 
#10 ·
I use both of these but generally reach for the Ultima most often, super easy to put on.

Ultima tire and trim guard (a bottle last forever): Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus, tire & trim protectant, tire dressing, rubber protectant

Wolfgang exterior trim sealant (again, last a long time): Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant, rubber protectant, metal protectant, exterior trim protectant, exterior trim sealer
What's your technique on applying ultima ? Their old formal was the BEST damn trim peoduct I found. The new stuff I find it impossible to apply and keep it looking good. Finger prints all over the damn place.
I use Wolfgang and black fire trim sealants because it's the closest thing I can get to the old formula.