Restoring Exterior Black Plastic Trim Parts

Car
2015 QX70 RWD 3.7L V6
Name
Jon
Hey, guys - started this thread over at INFINITI FX.org before this forum created "detailing" folder, so thought I'd cross-post for others to follow my experiment;

Re: my series documenting returning recently-purchased (April 2018) '15 QX70 to showroom quality.

Topic: Cleaning/Restoring luster of Exterior Black Trim Parts - testing out (new to me) product; Mother's Back to Black Trim & Plastic Restorer (liquid); other FX/QX owners/and product claim it lasts up to six months w/o need to reapply.
(Disclosure: I am not affiliated, related to, current or former employee of Mother's company; amateur auto detailer, I confess!)

Attached photos:

Rear Bumper Faded Black Trim B4 restoration (April)
Rear Bumper Black Trim after restored w/Mother's BacktoBlack (April)
Rear Bumper Black Trim post one-month post BacktoBlack (May)
Rear Bumper Black Trim post two-months (June)

Mother's Back to Black Trim and Plastic Restorer (liquid)

Rear Bumper Left Side - Faded Black Trim B4 restoration (April)
Rear Bumper Left Side - Faded Black Trim after restored w/Mother's Back To Black (April)
Rear Bumper Left Side - Black Trim post two-months (May)
Rear Bumper Left Side - Black Trim post two-months (June)

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Yeah, kahlilj - that's the pain about posting pics here; must be under a certain size to post; the highest I've been able to go is 750 pixels (horizontally) - I'd be happy to send you a PM with the originals if you'd like; but so far, I'm still sold on Mothers Back to Black Trim & Plastic Restorer. I also like other Mothers products that I've been using since purchasing my QX70 in Late April; I've listed some below (with item info/purchase links).

Mothers Geniune Lambswool Wash Mit; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UJB9AU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mothers Wheel & Wheel Well Long Handled Brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GJ3E2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mothers Carpet & Ulholstery Brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GJ3E5C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mothers Detail Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GJ3E5C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mothers Ulta Soft Microfiber Quick Detail Towel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UJB96E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mothers Speed Clay 2.0: https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-17240-Speed-Clay-Pack/dp/B01MPYDYWT?ref=ast_p_ei

Wasn't impressed with Mothers VLR (Vinyl, Leather, Rubber) Cleaner. Prefer to use Lexol Deep Cleaner/Conditioner products instead.

I get most of my Mothers products via Amazon because I can use my Chase Visa points to purchase them, so basically get most of my car-care products free.

Products I want to test/try are: Mothers Mag & Alluminum Polish, Mothers California Gold Clay Bar System & numerous Chemical Guys products.
 
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For guys who are following; here are pics b4 and After Mothers Back to Black Trim & Plastic Restorer - also 1-month later and 2-months later upon normal, daily use in dry, wet, hot, humid weather (nighttime stored in garage); normal washing with Dawn liquid or Black Magin Washing Liquid. No retouches! Trying to determine if what others claim - the produce lasts for six-months before having to re-apply.

So far, I'm sold..!
 

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