Having worked at a shop in the desert that specialized in off-road vehicles I do not recommend using a heat gun on plastics or linseed oil (alone). The plastic fades because of UV exposure and the oils in the plastic coming to the surface, oxidizing and flashing off into the air. By using a heat gun method you typically clean off the oxidation and then pull the oils in the plastic back to the surface. The problem with this is over time the plastic will become very brittle. By using linseed oil alone it can not penetrate into the plastic very well and simply dries on top. The penetrol however, because it has a solvent, penetrates INTO the plastic thus replenishing lost oil back into the plastic. Bottom line use Penetrol and then a UV inhibitor such as 303.
That was extremely helpful. Thorough, no bs, results were clear, and best of all it looked pretty easy (not to mention rewarding I would imagine). Found this while searching for how to restore an outdoor laundry hanger but imma go ahead get into my car trim tonight!
I use that Rust-Oleum trim and plastic paint in a rattle can. It's literally lasted for years in the Florida sun and still looks good. I disassembled the grill and everything and gave it a good spraying after cleaning it up. I did a complete video about it too. Of course the video went nowhere except probably down the TH-cam toilet that stuff works. It seemed like every royally thing that I ever put on the plastic parts just washed off eventually.
I fought this battle for ever; bought all kinds of stuff, tried ‘hacks’ and so on. Then one day I took all the plastic off of my car, taped off all I couldn’t remove and painted it with a flat black spray paint. Twenty years later it still looks good. I have a foxbody Mustang that all the black trim looks brand new on. Just five up the fight- wash the parts with Dawn dish soap several times, when dry clean it with prepsol or denatured alcohol and put two to four light even coats on the part. I have done the same on my wife’s pilot, and I have a 2019 jeep that is about to have the cowling vent tray painted. I used two different chemicals on it when I washed it, but the sun in Alabama cuts through that stuff. Paid your trim, thank me next year
There is paint, and then there is paint. From my understanding there can be a big difference wether they contain urethane or not for example. Would love to know which brand you used? Then again, ten years later they may have switched their formula.
I used Penetrol (3 coats after complete drying) and got fantastic results! Go to stuff! Use a cloth to avoid streaking and plenty of ventilation. You should wear a mask. You don’t want to breath the fumes! Rubber gloves, too. So happy with the results!
Let me add something to the discussion, Penetrol is also excellent rustproofing...wire brush the loose rust off and 2 coats and it will not rust. Its original use was the NAVY used to dry dock their ships and sand blast the hulls, penetrol then primer and paint...back in the ocean for 7 years.
I new the employee that worked on the owners new Cadillac that the guy who started the Flood company...every year in the 60's he bought a new Cadillac and my contact would soak his brand new cars down ...The guy sold the company in the mid 90's and had 10 showroom condition Cadillacs that he drove all the time...
Mix 50:50 clean engine oil with lacquer thinners in a jar and wipe on. Cheap, gives the same appearance to trim as Penetrol, and it lasts a good while (maybe not as long as Penetrol, but at the price you can reapply as often as you want). The thinners helps the oil penetrate, and also avoids a sticky finish that dust will cling to.
The best product I ever used on clouded faded trim is a ceramic wipe on from Cerakote. I put it on my truck a year ago and it still looks like new. Highly recommended.
This looks fantastic so far. Just as good as new. Now the wait to see how it holds up. I am on day three, so it hasn't gotten my shout it from the mountains recommendation yet. If it stays looking close to this for.10 months, then it certainly will.
I was talking with a guy at the gym last night about our muscle cars. He told me back in the 90’s he and his dad won 2nd or 3rd place mainly because they used Penetrol in the engine area. So. Off to TH-cam to find you. Great video. I’ve used BLO in the past but was left with a tacky surface for a while. On ATV plastics, smooth plastic, I’ve used Harbor Freight’s torch to heat up the plastic. After sanding off the white oxidized area, the torch leaves a showroom glossy finish that has lasted for 12 months. Just wanted to pass that on. Thanks so much for your video
The best thing I have ever used are those Ceramic wipes applied them last August to my wife's car and they still look great at almost a year later and I live on the east coast and it's seen many washes and winter salt
Years ago I tried automatic transmission fluid on my exterior plastic and rubber parts after seeing a part of my bumper which I had spilled a drop of ATF onto still looking "restored" after a few months. Still looked like new after 10 months which is when I sold my car.
Over time, does the Penetrol chip off or flake or does it wear evenly on the ABS plastic? What about the shine, does fade slowly or holds up well? Thanks.
Looking forward to your follow up video. I'm curious as to whether treating with penetrol, and then hitting it with a heat gun a day or so after would help with deeper absorption into the trim for longer lasting effect?
I use BLO for wood working and it definitely matters how you’re applying it. You want thin coats. I cut my BLO with mineral spirits (3:1 BLO:Spirits) or you’ll get thick parts that won’t dry fast enough and get gummy. You’re supposed to buff it off after the wet shine starts to dull but before it gets gummy. I live in Arizona so BLO dries to touch in a matter of hours (consider using something else in high humidity locations). ALWAYS wear gloves when handling store bought BLO because they use metallic dryers to help them cure faster that absorbs into our skin.
Related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. AND I WILL POST ONE YEAR LATER FOLLOW-UP VIDEO ON THIS RANGER IN MID SEPTEMBER: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
Impressive results and improves the truck no end. Just been online to see if we can buy Penetrol here in the UK and yes it can for £111 ($133) two quarts! Looks like I'll look for some other similar product 🙂
It's holding up well.. Below is a link to a related video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. And I will post follow-up one year later video on the Ranger in mid Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
I tested this idea several years ago on a neighbor’s Toyota Tundra’s faded front bumper. Used Floetrol, a latex paint additive, instead. Worked fine. If you treat plastic trim regularly with silicone tire shine it won’t fade. I applied it to exterior black plastic and rubber on my ‘84 Peugeot 505. After 25 years it looked new.
I have a hunter green aluminum garage door that has become faded in 20 years. I tried Armorall and it does a decent job but is blotchy...paint still great underneath. What svould I use that will look good and not need a lot of care? I was thinking car wax but it doesnt last. Thanks.
Very well.. The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of this same application done on my 95 Honda Accord.. Video quality isn't the best but it will give you an idea as to how long it lasts.. I will do a follow up 1 year later video for this application on the Ford Ranger.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
GUYS LISTEN! Half diesel and engine oil, best shit you will ever use! My jeep jk has alot of black trimming including the bumbers and the wheel wells, it makes black look like brand new intead of that ugly faded-dry look, get a spray bottle with a long hand nosle and spray your wheels wells. Works on plastic and metal. TRY IT. LET ME KNOW
It does fade but slowly and I'm not far away in S/E Georgia with similar sun/temp.. The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results on my 95 Honda Accord.. Same process using Penetrol on the trim.. And I plan to do a one year later video in a few months to show how much it faded on the Ranger.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
In my experience it holds the initial shine for several months then slowly fades..The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of this same application done on my 95 Honda Accord.. Video quality isn't the best but it will give you an idea as to how long it lasts.. I will do a follow up 1 year later video for this application on the Ford Ranger in about 1 month.. Mid Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
I look forward to seeing the video Sir. I like the use of over the counter products that have a multitude of functions. And do not cost fifty bucks for a coating. Good day too. vf@@tongo117
If you want faster-drying linseed oil, Linspeed is 50% boiled linseed with 50% mineral spirits. It dries FAST. First time I used it, it dried too fast...
It's been 10 months and it has faded but nowhere close to how bad it was before.. I'm not able to attach a pic to comment but I am going to post a one year follow-up video in mid Sept..
Looks like the TH-cam algorithm got me. I've been looking for plastic restorer for my wife's 2012 Honda and my 2003 F150. DEFINITELY going to give penetrol a try. Bonus, my wife works at Home Depot. Thanks!!
Has anyone restored burl wood look plastic boat instrament panels? Its shiny look is faded badly. I saw a few methods but whats tried and true the worked best? Acetone heat or heat gun ? a permanent fix . Or wet sand and clear it
Baby oil works just as well and in you have a vehicle with faded paint it will bring back the shine to the paint it will last on the paint for about three washes and on The faded plastic maybe six months
What about if it gets on the paint? Do you wipe it off immediately? Just curious as I had issues using it near glass and paint to where I'd smear it lol
Overall it holding up well.. Except for door handles they have faded quite a bit.. I'm going to do a follow up in Sept at the one year mark and we'll see exactly how much the rest has faded.. This link will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago.. Same process on my 95 Accord: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
Months.. Video link below from 6 years ago same process different car.. Will do a follow up one year later video on this Ranger in a few months: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
Spontaneous combustion if you leave micro fiber cloth, rags, sponges bunched up in a pile or in a container. Dump rags and all applicators in a bucket of water. Hope that helps. As with most finishing products
Lasts for many months in my experience.. Below is a link to a related video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. And I will post follow-up one year later video on the Ranger in mid Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
Good to know.. Did the same for boiled linseed oil which as it turns out is oil pressed from flax seeds with a drying agent (cobalt manganese salt) added..
@@FuriousTortoise It is the cure time that is the problem. Just because you can touch it without the surface being very sticky doesn't mean that the application is ready to go. BLO on wood can be a great finish if you have the time to wait for it to fully cure.
It's holding up very well and not washing off as others have commented with their experiences.. The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of this same application done on my 95 Honda Accord.. Video quality isn't the best but it will give you an idea as to how long it lasts.. I will do a follow up 1 year later video for this application on the Ford Ranger.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html Reply
@@tongo117 Awesome. Coincidentally, I have been looking for something for restoring vinyl, and your video arrived just in time. So I went out today and bought some Penetrol and will likely apply it today. Fingers crossed, it will work for me. I have used lots of other products and haven't found anything that lasts. It usually looks good initially, and then fades away. We shall see what Penetrol does!
Home Depot or Lowes.. www.lowes.com/pd/Flood-Penetrol-Exterior-Paint-Conditioner-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3376246?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-LIA_PNT_000_Paint-Catch-All-_-3376246-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe-Y4sA36arAU2-Hm80cSlZZQIYAAOcTfND8ZWo1T8Q_XeNzC5bD41BoChNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Great video, thanks for sharing. Curious question. After the initial application of the Penetrol how often do you have to reapply? After each washing or every few months? Thanks again.
It does not wash off but does slowly fade.. I use it on several cars and apply probably once a year.. If you want to keep it really fresh/dark then every 6 months or so should work..
FYI. Just had another comment on this video that recommended using this UV repellant topcoat after the Penetrol: www.amazon.com/303-Vinyl-Plastic-Automotive-Protectant/dp/B0185PU38A/ref=asc_df_B0185PU38A/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312177492641&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11731298867953210669&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011294&hvtargid=pla-755955906432&ref=&adgrpid=61116063494&th=1
I used to use Penetrol to thin varnish to put on Teak Wood. The Penetrol slows the drying time and allows the varnish to lay out nice and smooth before it dries. I had very good results many years doing this on the Teak on our boat. The problem with Penetrol was that once you open the can, it seems the air that gets in will be trapped once you put the lid back on. Air in the can seems to harden up the remaining Penetrol in the can making it useless. Maybe someone here knows how to keep this from happening?????
Try putting some plastic wrap over the lid and then screw on the top, if you store it upside down w/o any plastic wrap over the lid, you might unknowingly bond the lid to lip seal. Again, I’d try the plastic wrap over the lid and closing it, air can’t getting into the remaining amount in the can. A harder and more cumbersome route would be to use rubber bands over the lip seal with the plastic wrap and closing the lid tightly. Definitely provides an air tight seal.
@@angloedu5499 I will try that next time I buy some, but I still wonder about the air that is already inside the can when we put the plastic wrap over the spout. Yes, the plastic wrap might help prevent more air from seeping in around a loose fitting lid, but if we trap air in the can that is already there, the Penetrol may harden up anyway. It should be worth a try.
I have one more product you might try. Seal Krete by Rustoleum, is polymer link for paint and cement / mortar and concrete sealing .. of all things.. It makes a nice vinyl shell top coat. Add it to the other products you tried to make them perform better and last longer.
I'm going to post a one year later video on this Ranger application but I do have a related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Posted 6 years ago and not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html 4 Reply
No it won’t work. It will temporarily look better, but it will fade again and the more times you do this, the quicker it will fade again. There are several good products for plastic trim that won’t damage it.
Related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. Also I will do a one year later video on this Ranger in Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
Here's an update to my original reply. I tried the Penetrol based on the results I saw in this video and I also got excellent results. It's only been about a month, but so far there is no streaking and my plastic still looks great. I live in the south and we've had a lot of rain, humidity and heat. It works so much better than Back to Black in that it seems to stay on thicker and more evenly without as much effort to apply and even out. I applied this to a Ford and a Volvo and both look fantastic. I'm sold. Great, useful video!
I'm going to post a one year later follow-up in a few months.. In the meantime here's a related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
Penetrol has a penetrating power 3 times that of water, it goes deep into the substrate and forms a strong bond for subsequent topcoats. I swear by it... artists use it to seal rusty outdoor sculptures etc, vehicle restorers use it to seal rusty parts/panels for a lasting patina, it's used to thin paint, it's used on vehicle chassis as a rust inhibitor prior to painting... it's uses are limitless!!!
UPDATE: One year later:th-cam.com/video/BLHJ38MInF0/w-d-xo.html
Having worked at a shop in the desert that specialized in off-road vehicles I do not recommend using a heat gun on plastics or linseed oil (alone). The plastic fades because of UV exposure and the oils in the plastic coming to the surface, oxidizing and flashing off into the air. By using a heat gun method you typically clean off the oxidation and then pull the oils in the plastic back to the surface. The problem with this is over time the plastic will become very brittle. By using linseed oil alone it can not penetrate into the plastic very well and simply dries on top. The penetrol however, because it has a solvent, penetrates INTO the plastic thus replenishing lost oil back into the plastic. Bottom line use Penetrol and then a UV inhibitor such as 303.
Great information and suggestions!! Thank You!!
Thanks for sharing great info. I’ve seen others use 303 alone now Penetrol and Protectant should seal the deal!
Soo now I have to varnish my boat AND truck!? What world is this?
Just go ahead and prep and varnish your entire car. Three coats for every month of sun exposure yearly. Lol
This is for vehicles, you’re gonna sell right away, so…
That was extremely helpful. Thorough, no bs, results were clear, and best of all it looked pretty easy (not to mention rewarding I would imagine).
Found this while searching for how to restore an outdoor laundry hanger but imma go ahead get into my car trim tonight!
I use that Rust-Oleum trim and plastic paint in a rattle can. It's literally lasted for years in the Florida sun and still looks good. I disassembled the grill and everything and gave it a good spraying after cleaning it up. I did a complete video about it too. Of course the video went nowhere except probably down the TH-cam toilet that stuff works. It seemed like every royally thing that I ever put on the plastic parts just washed off eventually.
I fought this battle for ever; bought all kinds of stuff, tried ‘hacks’ and so on. Then one day I took all the plastic off of my car, taped off all I couldn’t remove and painted it with a flat black spray paint. Twenty years later it still looks good. I have a foxbody Mustang that all the black trim looks brand new on. Just five up the fight- wash the parts with Dawn dish soap several times, when dry clean it with prepsol or denatured alcohol and put two to four light even coats on the part. I have done the same on my wife’s pilot, and I have a 2019 jeep that is about to have the cowling vent tray painted. I used two different chemicals on it when I washed it, but the sun in Alabama cuts through that stuff. Paid your trim, thank me next year
Ordinary spray paint? Not one of the plastic compatible versions? I see most of the paint companys claim univeral materials compatibility
There is paint, and then there is paint. From my understanding there can be a big difference wether they contain urethane or not for example. Would love to know which brand you used? Then again, ten years later they may have switched their formula.
I used Penetrol (3 coats after complete drying) and got fantastic results! Go to stuff! Use a cloth to avoid streaking and plenty of ventilation. You should wear a mask. You don’t want to breath the fumes! Rubber gloves, too. So happy with the results!
Let me add something to the discussion, Penetrol is also excellent rustproofing...wire brush the loose rust off and 2 coats and it will not rust. Its original use was the NAVY used to dry dock their ships and sand blast the hulls, penetrol then primer and paint...back in the ocean for 7 years.
I new the employee that worked on the owners new Cadillac that the guy who started the Flood company...every year in the 60's he bought a new Cadillac and my contact would soak his brand new cars down ...The guy sold the company in the mid 90's and had 10 showroom condition Cadillacs that he drove all the time...
Knew....
Going to try this on an outdoor steel work table. Thanks!
@@manandatractor by itself it is not UV resistant...oil base paint over it.
I WAS GOING WITH THE PENETROL FROM THE START ... USED IT MANY TIMES ... NEVER FAILED!
I added 25% white spirit(mineral spirits in the US) to boiled linseed oil. It seemed to help absorption and dried quicker with no sticky residue.
I agree but I use 60% boil line seed oil and 40% mineral spirits
Mix 50:50 clean engine oil with lacquer thinners in a jar and wipe on. Cheap, gives the same appearance to trim as Penetrol, and it lasts a good while (maybe not as long as Penetrol, but at the price you can reapply as often as you want). The thinners helps the oil penetrate, and also avoids a sticky finish that dust will cling to.
Petroleum oils, plastics, and rubbers do not go well together.
Good comparison video. Thumbs up. Now we need a video on how to fix that faded Ford logo.
I used Penetrol on a faded, black TJ hardtop I had, and wow, what a difference! Looked amazing
I used the boiled linseed oil and thinner 60/40 mix and a sponge applicator and it last all year
What do you know? I thought I was the only one using Penetrol on my plastic parts. Good demonstration!
How long does it last? Just about the same with other plastic detailing products?
Great video, a 50/50 mix of the two together gives the best results.
I'll try that next time..
Months
The best product I ever used on clouded faded trim is a ceramic wipe on from Cerakote. I put it on my truck a year ago and it still looks like new. Highly recommended.
Yes, came out in top in a side-by-side review of something like eight different brands here on TH-cam. Incl. Mothers, Turtle wax and Meguiars(?)
that just coats the surface with ceramic coat. its not actually getting into the pours of the plastic
@@johnadona3014 It's been a year and a half and it still looks good. I'll take that anytime.
This looks fantastic so far. Just as good as new. Now the wait to see how it holds up. I am on day three, so it hasn't gotten my shout it from the mountains recommendation yet. If it stays looking close to this for.10 months, then it certainly will.
I'm going to do a follow up in Sept at the one year mark and we'll see exactly how much it has faded..
I just used Old English on my trim, and it came out great.
I was talking with a guy at the gym last night about our muscle cars. He told me back in the 90’s he and his dad won 2nd or 3rd place mainly because they used Penetrol in the engine area. So. Off to TH-cam to find you. Great video. I’ve used BLO in the past but was left with a tacky surface for a while. On ATV plastics, smooth plastic, I’ve used Harbor Freight’s torch to heat up the plastic. After sanding off the white oxidized area, the torch leaves a showroom glossy finish that has lasted for 12 months. Just wanted to pass that on. Thanks so much for your video
You're welcome.. Thanks for the torch tip.. And when you say torch, heat gun or actual propane torch??
@@tongo117 it’s a torch that screws on top of the green propane canister. You’ll wonder how you lived your life without it.
The best thing I have ever used are those Ceramic wipes applied them last August to my wife's car and they still look great at almost a year later and I live on the east coast and it's seen many washes and winter salt
Years ago I tried automatic transmission fluid on my exterior plastic and rubber parts after seeing a part of my bumper which I had spilled a drop of ATF onto still looking "restored" after a few months. Still looked like new after 10 months which is when I sold my car.
Good to know.. Would not have thought of trying ATF
Over time, does the Penetrol chip off or flake or does it wear evenly on the ABS plastic? What about the shine, does fade slowly or holds up well? Thanks.
Looking forward to your follow up video.
I'm curious as to whether treating with penetrol, and then hitting it with a heat gun a day or so after would help with deeper absorption into the trim for longer lasting effect?
I use BLO for wood working and it definitely matters how you’re applying it. You want thin coats. I cut my BLO with mineral spirits (3:1 BLO:Spirits) or you’ll get thick parts that won’t dry fast enough and get gummy. You’re supposed to buff it off after the wet shine starts to dull but before it gets gummy. I live in Arizona so BLO dries to touch in a matter of hours (consider using something else in high humidity locations). ALWAYS wear gloves when handling store bought BLO because they use metallic dryers to help them cure faster that absorbs into our skin.
I cut my blo with baby laxatives
Tire treatment works also!
Related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. AND I WILL POST ONE YEAR LATER FOLLOW-UP VIDEO ON THIS RANGER IN MID SEPTEMBER: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
This is what I came to the comments for, thanks
Does the penetrol offer good hydrophobic effects? & how long does the new look last?
Very nice info... I am going to hit my 2013 Exterra!
Penetrol gives cold rolled steel an nice patina that lasts for a couple of years in desert decorations.
is it greasy? can it stain shirts on a hot summer days?
Impressive results and improves the truck no end. Just been online to see if we can buy Penetrol here in the UK and yes it can for £111 ($133) two quarts! Looks like I'll look for some other similar product 🙂
What's your cost for Boiled Linseed Oil? It's been 8 months since the application and I don't see any difference between the two sides..
Polytrol made by Owatrol works the same if you're in the UK
@@Adam-wu7vt Many thanks Adam and indeed it is available in the UK and for a much more reasonable £20 per 0.5 litre (0.9 pint).
@@dontuno No problem, I use Polytrol myself, and have been very pleased with it 👍
@@dontuno . In the UK boiled linseed oil is only £3.35 per 500ml. Add 25% white spirit and it works just as well.
I sure miss the '70's when all of that was chromed
Try some on the headlights?
I've found that all of the ways to do this never seem to last for more than a few weeks, top. How is the Penatrol holding up over time?
It's holding up well.. Below is a link to a related video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. And I will post follow-up one year later video on the Ranger in mid Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
@@tongo117 Thanks! Much appreciated!
you didnt mention cleaning before application. Just soap and water and rinse? Cheers and thanks
Yes.. Just washed/dried truck as normal the day before..
I tested this idea several years ago on a neighbor’s Toyota Tundra’s faded front bumper. Used Floetrol, a latex paint additive, instead. Worked fine.
If you treat plastic trim regularly with silicone tire shine it won’t fade. I applied it to exterior black plastic and rubber on my ‘84 Peugeot 505. After 25 years it looked new.
Great video thank you for sharing, I would like to see a follow up video 6 moths and one year,
Today, June 16 is the 9 month mark and I plan to post a follow up at one year Sept 16..
I have a hunter green aluminum garage door that has become faded in 20 years. I tried Armorall and it does a decent job but is blotchy...paint still great underneath. What svould I use that will look good and not need a lot of care? I was thinking car wax but it doesnt last. Thanks.
Possibly this:
www.amazon.com/AL-NEW-Aluminum-Restoration-Furniture-Stainless/dp/B079ZYD6W7/ref=asc_df_B079ZYD6W7/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242014065805&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3241271376380978393&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011294&hvtargid=pla-478674002367&psc=1
When your doing trim and get a little on the paint does it come off the paint ok. Are does it leave smear marks on the paint for good
In my experience comes right off and no marks left at all..
The before and after are amazing. How well is the treatment lasting though?
Very well.. The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of this same application done on my 95 Honda Accord.. Video quality isn't the best but it will give you an idea as to how long it lasts.. I will do a follow up 1 year later video for this application on the Ford Ranger.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
@@tongo117 Thanks for posting. Looking forward to the vid. Cheers.
Does this work on interior plastics too? (Sun fading/age)
GUYS LISTEN! Half diesel and engine oil, best shit you will ever use! My jeep jk has alot of black trimming including the bumbers and the wheel wells, it makes black look like brand new intead of that ugly faded-dry look, get a spray bottle with a long hand nosle and spray your wheels wells.
Works on plastic and metal.
TRY IT. LET ME KNOW
synthetic or petrolium oil? 10-30 or straight 30 wt? LOL
I live in Florida with intense heat and sun. How long will the Penetrol last on plastic parts before it turns back to a faded mess again?
It does fade but slowly and I'm not far away in S/E Georgia with similar sun/temp.. The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results on my 95 Honda Accord.. Same process using Penetrol on the trim.. And I plan to do a one year later video in a few months to show how much it faded on the Ranger.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
How long does the treatment last PBM ??? I will try it on my own vehicle Sir.
In my experience it holds the initial shine for several months then slowly fades..The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of this same application done on my 95 Honda Accord.. Video quality isn't the best but it will give you an idea as to how long it lasts.. I will do a follow up 1 year later video for this application on the Ford Ranger in about 1 month.. Mid Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
I look forward to seeing the video Sir. I like the use of over the counter products that have a multitude of functions. And do not cost fifty bucks for a coating.
Good day too. vf@@tongo117
If you want faster-drying linseed oil, Linspeed is 50% boiled linseed with 50% mineral spirits. It dries FAST. First time I used it, it dried too fast...
How did it look after 6 months? Quick pic would be nice. Blessings.
It's been 10 months and it has faded but nowhere close to how bad it was before.. I'm not able to attach a pic to comment but I am going to post a one year follow-up video in mid Sept..
I had no idea. Thanks for the video!
You're welcome.. Thanks for reply..
How long does the Penetrol last before it needs recoating? Is there any downsides to the condition of the plastic part a year or two down the road?
No downside that I have seen.. One year later:th-cam.com/video/BLHJ38MInF0/w-d-xo.html
Looks like the TH-cam algorithm got me. I've been looking for plastic restorer for my wife's 2012 Honda and my 2003 F150. DEFINITELY going to give penetrol a try. Bonus, my wife works at Home Depot. Thanks!!
Employee discount!!
How long before the penetrol fades? Does this need to be done yearly?
It does slowly fade and I would say yes to a yearly reapplication..
I put it on my 2010 avalanche 2 years ago, and it still looks awesome.
Now that its been a year, how did these hold up over time?
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Has anyone restored burl wood look plastic boat instrament panels? Its shiny look is faded badly. I saw a few methods but whats tried and true the worked best? Acetone heat or heat gun ? a permanent fix . Or wet sand and clear it
Thanks for the comparison! I wonder if there is any difference between Penetrol for latex paints and those for oil-based paints?
Yes, Penetrol for latex doesn't contain any oil at all. It's water soluble.
@@robertweinmann9408 Thanks for the clarification! That is what I thought.
Good point ...,.latex and oil paint penetrol two different brands..,.
Baby oil works just as well and in you have a vehicle with faded paint it will bring back the shine to the paint it will last on the paint for about three washes and on The faded plastic maybe six months
What about if it gets on the paint? Do you wipe it off immediately? Just curious as I had issues using it near glass and paint to where I'd smear it lol
Yeah if you wipe it off immediately there should be no problem..
Hey, thank you. Good to know.
You're welcome.. Will post follow up one year later video in about a month mid sept..
Penetrol is very expensive in the UK boiled linseed oil is about £10 for 500ml
I long will these two last ? Does one last longer ?
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I tried using Penetrol on my 2020 Toyota Sienna. It only lasted 2 days before reverting back to its old oxidized self:(
Did you use the water based version or the oil based version? Legit question, as I'm researching if this is what I want to do.
How is it holding up to washes
Overall it holding up well.. Except for door handles they have faded quite a bit.. I'm going to do a follow up in Sept at the one year mark and we'll see exactly how much the rest has faded.. This link will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago.. Same process on my 95 Accord: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
How long does it last, is my big question.
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what happens if you put the Penetrol on the cars paint?
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How long does it last hours days or weeks
Months.. Video link below from 6 years ago same process different car.. Will do a follow up one year later video on this Ranger in a few months:
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Question is
How long does it last ?
About 1 year. Then reapply.
How flammable 🔥
Both are very flammable www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/news/a39551/linseed-oil-fire/
Spontaneous combustion if you leave micro fiber cloth, rags, sponges bunched up in a pile or in a container. Dump rags and all applicators in a bucket of water. Hope that helps. As with most finishing products
Would you look at that rust-free Georgian Ranger?! Nice work, brother 👍
Now what you gonna do about those yellowing headlights? 🤪
A few months ago:
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How long does this last before you have to reapply?
Lasts for many months in my experience.. Below is a link to a related video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. And I will post follow-up one year later video on the Ranger in mid Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
If you heat the plastic with the heat gun slightly before applying it, it will penetrate deeper and last longer
Where does one get both products?
Penetrol:www.lowes.com/pd/Flood-Penetr...
Boiled Linseed Oil:www.lowes.com/pd/Jasco-32-fl-...
Looked up the msds on penetrol, the solvent is just naphtha. >50%,
Good to know.. Did the same for boiled linseed oil which as it turns out is oil pressed from flax seeds with a drying agent (cobalt manganese salt) added..
What's the rest of it? Alcohol?
What is uk equivalent of penetrol?
Have a look for Polytrol in the UK made by Owatrol.
I have used it with good results
Amazing, thank you!
amazing!
Good info
Boiled Linseed Oil can take weeks or months to dry unless there is a dryer mixed into it. Sometimes it never really dries on wood.
All big box store BLO has metallic dryers in it. You have to make your own from flax seed oil to avoid them.
I’m in Arizona and BLO drys to touch in a single day (takes a little longer to fully cure). Back in TN it took two to three days to dry to touch.
@@FuriousTortoise It is the cure time that is the problem. Just because you can touch it without the surface being very sticky doesn't mean that the application is ready to go. BLO on wood can be a great finish if you have the time to wait for it to fully cure.
It's been 8 months since you did this. How is the finish holding up now? Can you show us some recent images?
It's holding up very well and not washing off as others have commented with their experiences.. The link below will take you to a video I posted 6 years ago showing 10 month later results of this same application done on my 95 Honda Accord.. Video quality isn't the best but it will give you an idea as to how long it lasts.. I will do a follow up 1 year later video for this application on the Ford Ranger.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
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@@tongo117 Awesome. Coincidentally, I have been looking for something for restoring vinyl, and your video arrived just in time. So I went out today and bought some Penetrol and will likely apply it today. Fingers crossed, it will work for me. I have used lots of other products and haven't found anything that lasts. It usually looks good initially, and then fades away. We shall see what Penetrol does!
@@moodberry Good Luck!!
Where can u buy this stuff .?
Home Depot or Lowes.. www.lowes.com/pd/Flood-Penetrol-Exterior-Paint-Conditioner-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3376246?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-LIA_PNT_000_Paint-Catch-All-_-3376246-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe-Y4sA36arAU2-Hm80cSlZZQIYAAOcTfND8ZWo1T8Q_XeNzC5bD41BoChNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Does Floetrol work the same as Penetrol?
Good question, not sure..
Which one lasts longest ?
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Excellence !! Thanks
Great video, thanks for sharing. Curious question. After the initial application of the Penetrol how often do you have to reapply? After each washing or every few months? Thanks again.
It does not wash off but does slowly fade.. I use it on several cars and apply probably once a year.. If you want to keep it really fresh/dark then every 6 months or so should work..
@@tongo117 awesome! Thank you for the reply!
FYI. Just had another comment on this video that recommended using this UV repellant topcoat after the Penetrol:
www.amazon.com/303-Vinyl-Plastic-Automotive-Protectant/dp/B0185PU38A/ref=asc_df_B0185PU38A/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312177492641&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11731298867953210669&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011294&hvtargid=pla-755955906432&ref=&adgrpid=61116063494&th=1
@@tongo117 oh wow, thanks man, I appreciate it!
@@tongo117 Great Stuff! Good for restoring wiper blades, shine tires, interior, etc...
Just tried the Penetrol. Once dry gave no change. Put it on 3 times to give it a chance and nothing. Might as well have been water
Doesn't that stuff dissolve plastic?
In my experience no it does not..
Thank you!
You're welcome..
I used to use Penetrol to thin varnish to put on Teak Wood. The Penetrol slows the drying time and allows the varnish to lay out nice and smooth before it dries. I had very good results many years doing this on the Teak on our boat. The problem with Penetrol was that once you open the can, it seems the air that gets in will be trapped once you put the lid back on. Air in the can seems to harden up the remaining Penetrol in the can making it useless. Maybe someone here knows how to keep this from happening?????
Bloxygen.
Hello allen,
Perhaps if you stored the cannot upside down, the trapped air would be under the fluid, it might work.
From Feilding New Zealand.
Try putting some plastic wrap over the lid and then screw on the top, if you store it upside down w/o any plastic wrap over the lid, you might unknowingly bond the lid to lip seal. Again, I’d try the plastic wrap over the lid and closing it, air can’t getting into the remaining amount in the can.
A harder and more cumbersome route would be to use rubber bands over the lip seal with the plastic wrap and closing the lid tightly. Definitely provides an air tight seal.
@@angloedu5499 I will try that next time I buy some, but I still wonder about the air that is already inside the can when we put the plastic wrap over the spout. Yes, the plastic wrap might help prevent more air from seeping in around a loose fitting lid, but if we trap air in the can that is already there, the Penetrol may harden up anyway. It should be worth a try.
Hiw long will it last?
Many months.. I posted this video 6 years ago showing results on a 95 HondaAccord: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
I use penetrol on raw steel which protects it from rusting, outdoors, for at least a year.
How long does it last?
8 months later it's faded a little but not much..
I have one more product you might try.
Seal Krete by Rustoleum, is polymer link for paint and cement / mortar and concrete sealing .. of all things..
It makes a nice vinyl shell top coat. Add it to the other products you tried to make them perform better and last longer.
I was hoping you were going to show how long they last... maybe including car washes
I'm going to post a one year later video on this Ranger application but I do have a related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Posted 6 years ago and not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
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Heat gun lowest temp setting go of the plastic slow with a constant movement will work right?
I've read where that will work but I don't know from experience..
No it won’t work. It will temporarily look better, but it will fade again and the more times you do this, the quicker it will fade again. There are several good products for plastic trim that won’t damage it.
Question is: How long does it last?
Related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts.. Also I will do a one year later video on this Ranger in Sept.. th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
@@tongo117 That's really good. It's at least as good as some of the highest end trim restoration products like Cerakote and Solution Finish.
That $13 bucks added $2000 in resale value to that truck. Great info!
Here's an update to my original reply. I tried the Penetrol based on the results I saw in this video and I also got excellent results. It's only been about a month, but so far there is no streaking and my plastic still looks great. I live in the south and we've had a lot of rain, humidity and heat. It works so much better than Back to Black in that it seems to stay on thicker and more evenly without as much effort to apply and even out. I applied this to a Ford and a Volvo and both look fantastic. I'm sold. Great, useful video!
ON WOOD-I have used both as a final finish-kinda like varnish-the Penetrol is far superior and more durable-even on the wood deck of a large sailboat
Best to use is Mineral oil
Linseed oil + paint thinner to dry faster.
There is also a soy base oil 'Soya Long Oil Alkyd Resin' as well. Not sure if it hardens over time.
so show us a wear video a couple months later??
I'm going to post a one year later follow-up in a few months.. In the meantime here's a related video showing 10 month later results of Penetrol application on my 95 Honda Accord.. Not the best quality video but it will give you an idea as to how long the Penetrol lasts: th-cam.com/video/adFWRHFalQY/w-d-xo.html
wow !
A propane torch works wonders on faded plastic.
Penetrol has a penetrating power 3 times that of water, it goes deep into the substrate and forms a strong bond for subsequent topcoats. I swear by it... artists use it to seal rusty outdoor sculptures etc, vehicle restorers use it to seal rusty parts/panels for a lasting patina, it's used to thin paint, it's used on vehicle chassis as a rust inhibitor prior to painting... it's uses are limitless!!!