It worked well. I definitely had some existing flaws in the plastic that this stuff won’t address but did not have the streaking I see some folks mention. I washed the heck out of the plastic with dawn and a stiff bristled brush to get as much crud out of the texture. Think that’s important.
I also have an Element, and happened to try the Cerakote vs the Turtle Wax product I have used on my other vehicle. So far it has been well over a month and the plastic body panels still look great with the Cerakote applied. I found with the other product, it looked good for a few days, but eventually looked worse than never applying anything at all. I went over mine twice, using the pads sparingly. .... I used five pads total. Then I went over it with a micro fiber towel to give it a light 'buff'. I feel that evens it out some so it doesn't look a bit splotchy. I liked it so much i went out and bought another box of Cerakote. Only somewhat negative thing I could say is the cost. The Cerakote is waaaaay more expensive for the amount of applications you get out of the package / bottle of the competitors, but.... I found the Cerakote well worth the extra cost. On a side note... the SC wheels look great on that Element!
Our stories are very similar. My daughter's Element still looks good, haven't had to re-apply yet. I'm going to try on my SUV running boards and see if I get the same results.
I use back to black and it works just fine for me. I've had the same bottle for about a year and a half and when it's done I'm going to try "the Toaster" or this one, we'll see.
I have an '05 and it has the light grey/dark grey combo. Do you know if the cerrakote works on the lighter color? Does the cerrakote actually impart a color? Thanks.
Cerakote seems to bring out the natural color of whatever plastics you use it on while others will stain a microfiber cloth black. Id feel safe using this on the blue/silver and brown/khaki combo
It still looks good, and so it was worth the $19 spent. However, it doesn't work on all plastics. I tried it on my trailer's plastic toolbox, a jet ski bumper, and it didn't work.
@@papadonjetski9535 Thanks Don. Appreciate your reply. How long has it been now... a year? I used Back to Black on my Element and was somewhat disappointed.
thanks Dad! it looks like a brand new car and i am fully satisfied :-)
Do you still drive the element
Assuming you watched Project Farm and his test. I did as well. And now yours. I’m sold. Headed to Walmart for that product tonight. 👍
How did it work for you?
@@papadonjetski9535 just got it this week. So hoping to get it done this weekend.
@@ric21122 Did you get around to applying it yet? Does it look even?
It worked well. I definitely had some existing flaws in the plastic that this stuff won’t address but did not have the streaking I see some folks mention. I washed the heck out of the plastic with dawn and a stiff bristled brush to get as much crud out of the texture. Think that’s important.
Very clean
I also have an Element, and happened to try the Cerakote vs the Turtle Wax product I have used on my other vehicle. So far it has been well over a month and the plastic body panels still look great with the Cerakote applied. I found with the other product, it looked good for a few days, but eventually looked worse than never applying anything at all. I went over mine twice, using the pads sparingly. .... I used five pads total. Then I went over it with a micro fiber towel to give it a light 'buff'. I feel that evens it out some so it doesn't look a bit splotchy. I liked it so much i went out and bought another box of Cerakote. Only somewhat negative thing I could say is the cost. The Cerakote is waaaaay more expensive for the amount of applications you get out of the package / bottle of the competitors, but.... I found the Cerakote well worth the extra cost.
On a side note... the SC wheels look great on that Element!
Our stories are very similar. My daughter's Element still looks good, haven't had to re-apply yet. I'm going to try on my SUV running boards and see if I get the same results.
did you buff it with the mocrotowel before or after drying ot?
like those SC wheels
Looking good. I found a product 303 Aerospace Protectant. It prevents sun fade. I use it on my Royalex canoe and Element.
Does the 303 work on all plastics? The Cerakote works great, but not on all plastics.
Thanks
I use back to black and it works just fine for me. I've had the same bottle for about a year and a half and when it's done I'm going to try "the Toaster" or this one, we'll see.
On second thought my Element originally came with grey panels, and the back to black gave it a smokey dark hue, which I've grown accustomed to.
Come on man., Get on board!
I have an '05 and it has the light grey/dark grey combo. Do you know if the cerrakote works on the lighter color? Does the cerrakote actually impart a color? Thanks.
Cerakote seems to bring out the natural color of whatever plastics you use it on while others will stain a microfiber cloth black. Id feel safe using this on the blue/silver and brown/khaki combo
Hey dad, I am property older than you but can you adopt me and do this to my Element 😜
Yes it looks very good. I was just curious how long did it,without applying a second coat?
I can only speak on my experience. It lasted almost a year before it needed another application.
Wow that's a long time
Thanks for video but I have to ask... how long did it last and was it worth it?
It still looks good, and so it was worth the $19 spent. However, it doesn't work on all plastics. I tried it on my trailer's plastic toolbox, a jet ski bumper, and it didn't work.
@@papadonjetski9535 Thanks Don. Appreciate your reply. How long has it been now... a year? I used Back to Black on my Element and was somewhat disappointed.
@@greghanlon2235 If it is an Element you are working on then get the Cerakote, you wont be disappointed.
Just wondering, how did it hold up over time?
Almost a year before it really needed another application.
So how long did this last? I have an 08. With much less black trim. So I want to try this m looks very good btw
It still looks good, no kidding. You need to use it because it works.
2 years or money back the company guarantees
Don't waste your money I bought and used it did not last!!!!