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Old 11-03-10, 11:53 AM
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Default Deteriorating window trim. Fix?

The window trim on my Tundra looks sun damaged. What products would you recommend to restore or just make it look better?

Here's what it looks like:

Old 11-03-10, 06:58 PM
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It might be some residue left on there for who knows how long. Try taking an all purpose cleaner to it and see if it improves it. If it doesn't, you'll probably have to replace it. Of course, you can also jump on the Plasti-Dip wagon like most of the 2IS guys have as an alternative
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I've had great success with Meguiar's #39 cleaner and their #40 conditioner and protectant. Here is s close-up of my 20 year old Toyota trim.

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Thanks for the tips guys!
Anybody else have any ideas? I've been looking around and found Poorboy's World Trim restorer. Anybody have any experience using these types of products to restore the trim?
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Originally Posted by jfelbab
I've had great success with Meguiar's #39 cleaner and their #40 conditioner and protectant. Here is s close-up of my 20 year old Toyota trim.
wow that looks real good
Old 11-22-10, 11:54 AM
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you could always get someone to re vinyl all the window trim for you. I got mine done from chrome to flat black and it only set me back 110$
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