I have a 2000 TJ that’s in pretty good shape considering its age. But the two triangular plastic parts at the front of the doors (no idea what they’re called) were very seriously faded and dried out. I did one application of back to black with almost no results. Did another application and the next day it was spotty looking but getting darker. After a third and fourth application… holy cow complete transformation! They look brand new. Very happy with the product and results. Will follow up with long term results.
Mothers Back to Black is amazing
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I used to call that stuff Back to Crap. Give it time. 
I gave up on quick coat stuff you find at the local stores long ago, pulled plastic trim off, ordered and attempted using forever black trim restorer over the winter. It just turned out just ok, it's streaky & it's difficult to apply without leaving streaks. but a good 10' away it looks better than before.. so theres that.
have since learned its better to replace when possible, but the replacement plastics only look good for a year anyways.. so at this point I dont really care anymore.
have since learned its better to replace when possible, but the replacement plastics only look good for a year anyways.. so at this point I dont really care anymore.
So, what's a good recommendation then? The cowl panel on the new to us JLU needs a little love
And here I thought this was going to be about BLM ....... 
And here I thought this was going to be about BLM .......
Depends on what the B stands for.
I saw this video on TMZ.
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ChasUGC
TJ Enthusiast
Depends on what the B stands for.
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That's the only way he'll win.
Back to black is mediocre at best and wil not last long. As far as I'm concerned, without a doubt, Rust-Oleum Wipe New Trim Restore is the best! It has worked great on my cars and it lasts at least one to two years. Make sure you follow the instructions. Not long ago Consumer Reports did a comparison and Rust-Oleum Wipe New came out far ahead of the pack. Back to black didn't fare well.
Once you've had black, you won't go back! Or so I've heard.
Cerakote has been on both my JT and TJ plastics for a year now with zero signs of fade.
One detailing product is meguiars hyper dressing. Buy it in a gallon and dilute it in a spray bottle to whatever gloss/ sheen you prefer. Works well on trims, inner wheel wells and textured plastics, undercarriage, etc… A more expensive product that I love is SC-1 silicone spray. High gloss (if that’s your thing) and smells so good you’ll start a huffing habit.
egclassic
TJ Enthusiast
I used a heat gun on my old faded fender flares and it worked better than anything "applied", but have to be careful not to melt it.
And the plastics will fade out even worse… the heat is evaporating the imbedded solvents in the plastic.
Has anyone tried "Just for men gel" seems to have worked for this guy!!!!!
