{"title":"Plastic Care by GYEON","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUV Protection and Care for Exterior Plastics with GYEON Q²M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat are GYEON plastic care products? GYEON Q²M plastic care products maintain and revitalize black and gray exterior plastics such as bumpers, mirror caps, and trim – for a rich, even appearance without high gloss and with long-lasting UV protection against fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic parts on the vehicle exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e – bumpers, mirror housings, sills, trim – fade due to UV radiation and lose their original depth and uniformity. GYEON Q²M plastic care products revitalize the surface and protect it from further UV attack. Unlike simple plastic care products that blacken short-term and then look spotty after a short time, GYEON products offer more balanced, longer-lasting care with a natural result – no high gloss, no oil film, no sling onto the paintwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, even plastic appearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e GYEON plastic care products revitalize faded exterior plastics and give them a rich, deeper tone without artificial high gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV protection against fading.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formulations contain UV absorbers that slow down further fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sling onto the paintwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formulations are so stable that they do not sling onto adjacent painted surfaces and leave unwanted stains there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always apply plastic care products to cleaned, dry plastic. Grease films and old care product residues must be removed beforehand. For heavily faded plastics, first use a plastic cleaner; then apply the care product and work it in evenly with a soft applicator. Wipe off excess immediately before it dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGYEON Q²M Trim and Plastic Coating: Short- and Long-Term Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor short- to medium-term plastic care,\u003c\/strong\u003e GYEON Q²M Trim offers an easy-to-use care product that revitalizes black plastics and provides protection for several weeks. For more durable protection, a plastic coating from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyeon-q2-ceramic-coatings-felgen-reifen\"\u003eQ² Ceramic Coating line for wheels, tires, and plastic\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended – the SiO₂ coating protects long-term and lasts significantly longer than a care product. For regular care, a coating-compatible detailer or quick cleaner from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-maintenance\"\u003eQ²M Maintenance line\u003c\/a\u003e is then sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy GYEON Plastic Care at Detailing1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Detailing1,\u003c\/strong\u003e you will find GYEON Q²M plastic care products for regular maintenance and Q² coatings for long-term protection. The right choice depends on the frequency of care and the desired durability goal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-trim-cleaner-kunststoffreiniger-stark","title":"Q²M TrimCleaner Plastic Trim Cleaner (Strong)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrim that is actually clean – GYEON Q²M TrimCleaner for baked-on residue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a trim cleaner do that shampoo doesn’t?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCar shampoo is built for paint – mild surfactants, neutral pH. Exterior trim collects a completely different mess: baked-in dressing residue, silicone films from old trim products, tar and oil spatter, and the by-products of UV ageing. That lot needs an alkaline cleaner with a solvent share – which is exactly what GYEON Q²M TrimCleaner is. Strong enough for the worst of it, but formulated for plastic so it never attacks the material.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExterior trim takes more abuse than almost any other surface on the car – and it is the one people get wrong most often. Old silicone dressings, wax slung over from the panel next door, baked-in UV layers and tar spots build into a stubborn compound layer over the years, and normal cleaners simply won’t shift it. GYEON Q²M TrimCleaner is the pro answer: a strong plastic cleaner that pulls that residue out reliably, without attacking the plastic or bleaching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious cleaning power for stubborn residue:\u003c\/strong\u003e TrimCleaner cuts through baked-in silicone dressings, old wax, tar spots and UV by-products – for trim that is genuinely clean, not just clean-looking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial-safe on every exterior plastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e For all that punch, TrimCleaner leaves the plastic itself alone – no bleaching, no crazing, no change to the surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right base for Q²M Preserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e GYEON Q²M Preserve keys in far better on TrimCleaner-cleaned trim – only a proper deep clean lets the SiO₂ layer show its full long-term performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel’s day-to-day tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put TrimCleaner on a clean microfibre or a soft brush and work it hard into the plastic texture. Give it the 1–2 minutes of dwell time, then wipe off and rinse thoroughly with water. On textured surfaces, go in with a detailing brush – that way the cleaner also reaches the low spots in the grain, where the residue sits tightest.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat actually builds up on exterior trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumpers, mirror housings and trim strips live with spray, road salt, UV and constant mechanical contact. The rubber-plastic blends carry anti-ozonants that migrate to the surface – much like on tyres. On top of that sit old dressing leftovers: wax that wandered onto the trim during polishing, and silicone oils from trim dressings that oxidise over time and turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat mix of ageing by-products and dressing leftovers is the classic picture on neglected exterior trim. Shampoo gets nowhere with it, because it has neither the alkaline pH nor the solvent share you need to break those bonds apart. TrimCleaner is built for exactly this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow you use it: methodical and thorough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut Q²M TrimCleaner on a soft microfibre or a detailing brush and lay it on the plastic. On textured surfaces – the diamond-pattern grain you get on bumpers – use a brush so you reach every low spot. Let it dwell for one to two minutes, brush it in or work it in with the cloth, then rinse off properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith really stubborn residue – several layers of old silicone dressing, say – run the whole thing twice. Rinse between passes so the loosened residue actually leaves the surface and the second pass hits fresh plastic. Once it is fully clean, let it dry and only then reach for a dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrimCleaner as the prep step for Preserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimCleaner and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-preserve-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eGYEON Q²M Preserve\u003c\/a\u003e work as a system: TrimCleaner cleans, Preserve protects. What sets it apart from a plain cleaner-plus-dressing combo is how deep the clean goes – TrimCleaner takes off not just the top layer of dirt but the chemically bonded residue that would otherwise stop Preserve from keying in. On TrimCleaner-cleaned plastic, Preserve bonds measurably better and lasts noticeably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most cars that pairing is the routine we’d recommend: TrimCleaner once a quarter or after heavy contamination, Preserve straight after for protection and to bring the black back. That way the exterior trim stays sorted for good, without a big one-off treatment every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt works on more than just bumpers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimCleaner isn’t limited to exterior bumpers. It is just as happy on plastic wheel arch liners, side skirts, door sills and plastic engine covers. Inside the car, go carefully – interior plastics are better served by products with a lower pH that are tuned for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a TrimCleaner clean you can also freshen the panels up quickly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-quickdetailer-quick-detailer-carnaubawachs\"\u003eGYEON Q²M QuickDetailer\u003c\/a\u003e if you’re not laying down Preserve. The QuickDetailer gives you a light protective film and some gloss – not long-term protection, but a decent instant result when a job has to move fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrimCleaner on professional jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn detailing work TrimCleaner is a staple wherever exterior trim is part of the deal. Anyone who preps cars for customers knows the feeling: perfect paint next to grey, neglected trim, and the car simply doesn’t read as finished. TrimCleaner closes that gap fast and reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimCleaner, Preserve and optionally a quick dressing for the panels leave exterior trim clean and protected for whatever the season throws at it. That is the kind of result customers notice – and the difference between a good detail and a very good one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":57035177066831,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MTRC500","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-trim-cleaner-kunststoffreiniger-stark_500ml.png?v=1771156078"},{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-preserve-kunststoffpflege","title":"Q²M Preserve Trim Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMatte black that stays put – GYEON Q²M Preserve protects exterior trim for the long haul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sets GYEON Q²M Preserve apart from a normal trim dressing? \u003c\/strong\u003eOrdinary dressings lay a temporary oil or silicone film on the surface – it looks good, but the next wash takes it straight back off. GYEON Q²M Preserve works differently: the SiO₂ formula cross-links chemically with the plastic underneath and builds a semi-permanent protective layer. The result holds for months, never goes tacky, doesn’t pull dust in and won’t run onto your paintwork.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreyed-out exterior trim makes even a well-kept car look tired. Bumpers, mirror housings, sills, mouldings – UV and weather break unprotected plastic down fast, and for good. GYEON Q²M Preserve is the chemically smarter alternative to oil-based dressings: an SiO₂ coating that doesn’t just bring the original black back, it locks it in through real cross-linking. No over-the-top gloss, no greasy film that grabs your fingers – just the deep, natural matte grey-black a panel had when it left the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiO₂ cross-linking instead of an oil film:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q²M Preserve bonds chemically to the plastic – it lasts, it shrugs off several washes, and you skip the white bloom you get from greasy dressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV protection and hydrophobics in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cured layer bounces UV back, keeps moisture from soaking in and leaves the surface hydrophobic – dirt grips less and comes off with less work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing bleeds onto your paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean formulation, without the damp creep that has oil-based products leaving streaks on the panels next door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel’s tip from the day-to-day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before you lay Q²M Preserve down, every last bit of old dressing has to be gone. Grab the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-trim-cleaner-kunststoffreiniger-stark\"\u003eGYEON Q²M TrimCleaner\u003c\/a\u003e for that – it’s built for plastic surfaces and pulls even baked-in residue out without attacking the material. Preserve only hangs on long-term if the surface underneath is properly clean.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy trim care is more than a cosmetic job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time UV radiation wrecks the polymer structure of unprotected exterior plastic – first it greys, then it goes porous and brittle. What starts out as an eyesore ends up as a material problem. GYEON Q²M Preserve stops that clock: the SiO₂ layer works as a UV barrier, keeps moisture out and leaves a hydrophobic surface behind at the same time. Dirt and salt cling less, cleaning gets easier, and the plastic itself stays protected long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a show-car thing – on a daily driver too, Q²M Preserve used regularly adds noticeable life to your exterior trim. Cars that live outside all year gain the most: put a treated bumper next to an untreated one after one season and you see it straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProper prep: that’s where the result is won\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best coating in the world fails on a badly prepped surface. Loose dirt comes off in the normal wash. Baked-in residue, old wax and oily dressing films you deal with separately. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-trim-cleaner-kunststoffreiniger-stark\"\u003eGYEON Q²M TrimCleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal here – it doesn’t attack plastic surfaces, but it cleans deep enough to leave a proper key for the coating to bite into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it’s clean, let the panels dry out completely. Work above 10 degrees Celsius if you can – in the cold the SiO₂ cross-linking can stall. Bring the car up to temperature indoors or with a heat lamp if you need to. The effort pays off: on a well-prepped surface the Preserve layer holds noticeably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication: simple and forgiving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ²M Preserve goes on thin and even with a clean foam or microfibre applicator. Don’t wipe it straight after – the layer needs 30 to 60 minutes (depending on temperature and humidity) to flash off and start curing. Only then – and only if there’s anything left – do you take the excess off with a soft microfibre towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn badly greyed panels you can lay a second coat once the first has fully cured (4 hours minimum). After the last coat, keep the car away from water for 4 to 6 hours if you can. With normal care and regular washing with mild shampoos, one application holds for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSiO₂ vs oil: what actually lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core difference to conventional trim dressings is the bonding chemistry. Oil and silicone products build a physical film that weather and mechanical contact wear away – often after just a few washes. GYEON Q²M Preserve cross-links chemically instead: the SiO₂ molecules bond with the polymer chains in the plastic. That makes the layer far more durable, much harder to wash off, and gives the trim a more natural, less plasticky look along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the last bit of visual polish for a show or a meet, you can spray the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-quickdetailer-quick-detailer-carnaubawachs\"\u003eGYEON Q²M QuickDetailer\u003c\/a\u003e over the cured Preserve layer as a top layer. Preserve gives you the long-term foundation – the QuickDetailer gives the short-term gloss kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes and what to watch out for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ²M Preserve suits every textured and matte exterior plastic: bumpers, mirror housings, sills, mouldings, engine covers. Keep it off glass, paint and smooth high-gloss plastics (piano black) unless you’ve spot-tested first – the chemistry is dialled in for matte, textured surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter treatment we’d stick to low-contact wash methods for the months that follow. As a pre-wash before the hand wash the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyoen-q2m-restartwash-dekontaminations-shampoo\"\u003eGYEON Q²M RestartWash\u003c\/a\u003e does the job – it pulls stubborn contaminants off and preps the surface for the main wash without attacking the Preserve layer. Steam cleaners or strongly alkaline cleaners straight onto treated trim are best left alone for at least 4 weeks after application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":57035193450831,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MPRES250","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-preserve-kunststoffpflege_250ml.png?v=1771157126"}],"url":"https:\/\/detiiling1.com\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-maintenance-kunststoffpflege.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}