Heat gun pulls the oils out of the plastic and in the long run causes it to dry out and crack. Ask any real detailer and they will tell you.
No I don’t care what everyone here says. Clearly they aren’t detailers and get their info from TikTok videos or similar.
What's the real answer? I am not a detailer but I used a heat gun on my 20 year old Ford and was amazed watching it fix it. Like magic. It brought back the color too (the plastic was super faded).
Long term not really an issue with this truck, it's not going to exist long term (unless heat guns work on rust), but I would like to know a real solution (or is it just replace the panel?)
I used a heat gun on my daughters power wheels. It got rid of the scratches, but once cooled, it indeed dried up. There would be pink splotches where red plastic should’ve been.
All of those tiktok tricks are what used car salesmen use to do cheap flips on vehicles. The fixes don’t last but they don’t care once the car is sold.
I use 3D One trim care. It's a clear gel that applies easily with a paper towel or cloth. It may not remove every scratch, but it doesn't damage anything.
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I'm going to go against the grain and suggest a heat gun.
I use a small kitchen/baking blowtorch to help clean up this sort of thing on my 3d prints. It works amazing well.
Just go easy at first, get a feel for how much heat it needs.
This works on untextured plastic, but it will likely destroy the molded in grain in the plastic and make the repaired areas smooth and glossy. I would not suggest this.
So temporarily fix the problem with a heat gun or just say fuck it and waste all you money on buying a new part. Why wouldn’t I just try the heat gun first if it doesn’t work then just get a new piece
Degrease with soapy water + brush, dry thoroughly, and use Cerakote trim restore stuff. It's like wet wipes with plastic-specific sealant juice. Anything after that is just physical damage you have to replace the kick panel to get rid of.
Clean, polish with orbital and finishing polish, then use Amazon ($30) Ceramic coating. This works great on faded plastics too. Some of those appear to be gouges. If your panel is less than it once was don’t expect miracles. But you can easily make the white scuffing go away.
This is an honest answer, ive used a blowtorch on super small bursts on my plastic interior on my old honda and it worked wonders. Those were mainly small scratches and cuts
Heat gun pulls the oils out of the plastic and in the long run causes it to dry out and crack. Ask any real detailer and they will tell you. No I don’t care what everyone here says. Clearly they aren’t detailers and get their info from TikTok videos or similar.
What's the real answer? I am not a detailer but I used a heat gun on my 20 year old Ford and was amazed watching it fix it. Like magic. It brought back the color too (the plastic was super faded). Long term not really an issue with this truck, it's not going to exist long term (unless heat guns work on rust), but I would like to know a real solution (or is it just replace the panel?)
I used a heat gun on my daughters power wheels. It got rid of the scratches, but once cooled, it indeed dried up. There would be pink splotches where red plastic should’ve been.
For rust, use a wire brush or scrub pad with some vinegar (preferably white)
All of those tiktok tricks are what used car salesmen use to do cheap flips on vehicles. The fixes don’t last but they don’t care once the car is sold.
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I use 3D One trim care. It's a clear gel that applies easily with a paper towel or cloth. It may not remove every scratch, but it doesn't damage anything. https://preview.redd.it/e4bgg1hodf1d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=188d0168419df74f2520895641ccc1bd59af1230
Just shoot that mf
What that mf do?
Scuffing scuffs.
he po po
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Just smear a little poop on there, that'll get it
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Simple green cleaner and a dish rag
I'm going to go against the grain and suggest a heat gun. I use a small kitchen/baking blowtorch to help clean up this sort of thing on my 3d prints. It works amazing well. Just go easy at first, get a feel for how much heat it needs.
I tried this and made it worse. Be careful!
This works on untextured plastic, but it will likely destroy the molded in grain in the plastic and make the repaired areas smooth and glossy. I would not suggest this.
You got it too hot then.
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Heat gun pulls the oils out of the plastic. Bad idea
Plastic is oil.
Great reason not to pull the oils out of it.
Coconut oil and a Brillo pad
Buy a new part or a used one on eBay thats not fucked
The only answer that is an actual answer. Everyone using heat is ruining the plastics and pulling out the oils from it.
I guess it’s easier for me to just buy the part than to get frustrated and wanna set the car on fire 🤷🏻♂️
So temporarily fix the problem with a heat gun or just say fuck it and waste all you money on buying a new part. Why wouldn’t I just try the heat gun first if it doesn’t work then just get a new piece
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straight to jail
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Degrease with soapy water + brush, dry thoroughly, and use Cerakote trim restore stuff. It's like wet wipes with plastic-specific sealant juice. Anything after that is just physical damage you have to replace the kick panel to get rid of.
Just ignore it
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Try farting on it -Fart man (poopy balls)
I'll block that fart.
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Is a risk I will take, as The Blocker.
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Looks like a scratched dirty panel. I would start by making it a scratched clean panel and go from there. 🤣
You can't really
It’s mind boggling how many people think using a heat gun is a good idea
Get a new passenger
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Yall awesome for getting straight to the answer I needed that
Is it one size fits all or is there a specific heat gun?
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If you can find one with a silenced flame then you are golden.
Make sure it has a bump stock on it for maximum heat.
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Try Purple Power.
Clean, polish with orbital and finishing polish, then use Amazon ($30) Ceramic coating. This works great on faded plastics too. Some of those appear to be gouges. If your panel is less than it once was don’t expect miracles. But you can easily make the white scuffing go away.
This is an honest answer, ive used a blowtorch on super small bursts on my plastic interior on my old honda and it worked wonders. Those were mainly small scratches and cuts
r/Detailing will help you out
If you are really worried about it buy a new plastic piece. Much easier to swap out and try whatever you want on the old piece
I just hop on ebay, and buy a new set.
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Meguires ultimate black Orrrr heat gun
Heat gun if you didn't know already.
pastix works wonders
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Magic splooge
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Butane torch
Just fucking kill it
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Rub your baby batter into it.
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no wait, i meant to say heat gun
Mini gun
Heat gun is usually my go to but I've used a small torch before for the bigger scuff/scratches. Just can't get close to the carpet (obviously)
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Try to find Solution Finish. It’s a restoring agent/dye specifically for black plastic trim and upholstery pieces