{"title":"Exterior trim care","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eExterior trim care and interior plastic care for your car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does plastic care do? After cleaning, it lays a thin film with UV absorbers on plastic and rubber. The film slows fading from sunlight, keeps plasticisers in the material and stops the dashboard and bumper trim from turning grey and brittle. At Detailing1 you can choose from products by Koch-Chemie, Meguiar's, SONAX, GYEON and CarPro.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior trim care\u003c\/strong\u003e – and plastic care inside the car – is the protective step after cleaning. It applies a thin film of silicone oils or polymers and brings UV absorbers with it: molecules that soak up high-energy sunlight and release it as heat before it can break the plastic's molecular chains. Without that protection, plastic loses plasticisers over the years, fades and turns brittle. That goes for the dashboard inside just as much as for bumper strips and wheel arch trims outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV is the enemy, not dirt.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dashboard doesn't go grey because it's dirty, but because the sun blasts it through the windscreen. That's why the damage shows first where the sun hits most directly – on the top surface above the passenger airbag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne concentrate covers both worlds.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care „Hpc\" Plastic Care Concentrate (Water-Dilutable)\u003c\/a\u003e can be mixed thin for interior surfaces and stronger for weathered exterior parts. One bottle, two jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe best seller is an interior product.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Top Star „Ts\" Interior Plastic Care\u003c\/a\u003e clearly leads our sales list in this category and delivers a satin-matte finish with no glare into your line of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e What we see again and again at Detailing1 is overdosing. The thinking behind it sounds logical – more product, more protection. But plastic can only absorb a limited amount; everything beyond that stays on top as a film, shines in patches and attracts dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePut the product on the towel or applicator the manufacturer specifies and work it in as the instructions say. Remove any excess as those instructions describe. A specified buff-off decides between matte and even or greasy and blotchy. Keep it off the steering wheel and pedals completely – that's where you need grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUV absorbers keep plastic black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic in a car ages in two ways, and both happen slowly enough that you only notice once they're visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is UV radiation. Ultraviolet sunlight carries enough energy to cut through the plastic's long molecular chains. The surface becomes microscopically rough, scatters light diffusely and so looks grey instead of black. In practice you'll notice the surface looks dull even though it's clean – at that point, washing won't help any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second is the loss of plasticisers. These are additives that keep plastic flexible. Over the years they migrate to the surface and evaporate, faster in the heat. The plastic hardens and develops fine cracks under mechanical stress. With door seals, that's why they freeze shut in winter and tear when you open the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic care tackles both. The UV absorbers catch the radiation before it triggers chain breakdown, and the applied film slows plasticisers from evaporating. For you that means: the part stays black and flexible for longer. Neither can be reversed – faded plastic stays faded, so care from new is more effective than care once the damage shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSilicone oil or silicone-free is a question of location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dividing line in the range runs between two groups of actives, and both have their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducts with silicone oil give an instant rich, deep black and soak in quickly. Their downside shows inside: silicone oil is volatile, rises into the air when it's warm and settles on the inside of the windscreen. The film there is thin and only noticeable against the light, where it costs you visibility as a greasy haze. If you're always complaining about misted-up glass, this is where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone-free products work with polymers. They take a little longer to look rich and stay where they were applied. That makes them the cleaner choice for the interior. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare Plastic Care\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, the maths flips. There's no glass for anything to settle on, but there is rain and the pressure washer. Silicone-based products stand up to that better and deliver the deep black you want on wheel arch trims and bumper strips. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Gel „Exterior\" Plastic Care\u003c\/a\u003e is made for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a third group sitting between the two: water-based emulsions. They carry the active finely dispersed in water rather than a solvent, so they soak in more slowly and barely smell. For cars used every day, that's a practical plus – you can get straight in after treatment without a chemical smell. The trade-off is durability, which is shorter than with solvent-based products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine bay has its own answer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Motorplast „Mp\" Engine Preservation\u003c\/a\u003e is built for heat and protects plastic covers and wiring looms after an engine wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMatte goes on top, gloss goes on the door\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish isn't a question of quality but of location – and you can answer it by where the part sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dashboard gets matte. It sits almost horizontally under the windscreen and reflects straight into your field of view when the sun is low. Any extra gloss makes exactly that reflection worse. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eTop Star „Ts\"\u003c\/a\u003e is our standard recommendation for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn door cards, the centre console and in the footwells, reflection doesn't matter, so it comes down to taste. If you like a rich shine, you'll find it in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-cockpit-super-pflege-csp-kunststoffpflege-glaenzend\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Cockpit-Super-Pflege „Csp\" Interior Plastic Dressing (Glossy)\u003c\/a\u003e, with no compromise on protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rubber and soft plastic there are both versions. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-gummi-kunststoff-vinylpflege-gkv-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Rubber, Plastic \u0026amp; Vinyl Care „Gkv\" Plastic Care\u003c\/a\u003e covers seals, cubbies and vinyl surfaces; its glossy sibling is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-gummi-kunststoffpflege-glaenzend-gkg-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eRubber \u0026amp; Plastic Care Gloss „Gkg\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBadly faded plastic remains a special case. When black trim is already grey and blotchy, the colour has gone from the surface and no oil film will bring it back. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-kunststoff-farber-kfs-schwarz\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber „Kfs\" Black Plastic Care\u003c\/a\u003e therefore works with pigments rather than oil and puts colour back. That's cosmetics with limited durability – and the only alternative to replacing the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApply thin and take off the excess\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe routine is short, and the mistakes all happen at the same point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning comes before care – and completely. Care on uncleaned plastic seals in the dirt film; the result is a greasy surface that grabs dust faster than before. You'll find the right products for the step before under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/innenraumreiniger\"\u003eInterior cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has to be dry. Leftover moisture stops the film from laying down evenly and leaves clouds that only show once it's dried. A second, dry towel after cleaning sorts that out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the product goes onto the towel or applicator the manufacturer specifies. Work it in evenly as the instructions say and remove the excess as they describe. Skip a specified buff-off and you get exactly the blotchy, greasy look that gave plastic care its dubious reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteering wheel, gear lever and pedals don't get treated. A silicone or polymer film on the steering wheel rim makes it slippery, and that's not a cosmetic problem. If you want the steering wheel clean, clean it and leave it untreated. The same goes for seat belts and the tread areas of the floor mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, the same routine applies with one addition: weathered plastic parts should be degreased before the first treatment, otherwise the new film sits on remnants of the old one and lasts far less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that regularly causes trouble outside is the edge where trim meets paint. Plastic care on painted surfaces leaves a greasy haze that only a degreaser will shift, and on a freshly sealed bonnet it gets in the way of water beading. So work along the edge with a narrow applicator, and on wheel arch trims, mask off the adjacent paint if in doubt. Two minutes' effort saves half an hour of rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurability depends more on location than on the product. Inside, sheltered from rain, a good product lasts a season and more. Outside, the number of washes decides: every pass with alkaline shampoo takes off some of the film, and a pressure washer speeds that up. Outside, reckon on six to ten washes before it needs topping up. If you don't want to keep track of that, a sealant is the better bet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe range for dashboards, seals and trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur range is compact and covers four areas of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor interior surfaces, Koch-Chemie has the widest line-up with twelve products, from the standard matte dressing to the glossy version and the water-dilutable concentrate. The line is matched across the board, so you can mix without risking incompatibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor exterior parts we stock the specialist gels and detailers, including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffdetailer-innen-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer „Interior+Exterior\" Plastic Care\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers both areas and is enough for cars with little exterior plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor exterior parts there are different routes to protection. According to the manufacturer, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-ceramic-kunststoff-versiegelung\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Ceramic Plastic Sealant\u003c\/a\u003e is spread thinly with a microfibre towel and wiped off straight away; it mustn't dry on. SONAX quotes up to three months of protection. Curing coatings follow different prep and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrices range from under eight euros for a small bottle of standard dressing to three figures for sealants and pro-size containers. For a single car, the sensible range is at the lower end – 250 to 500 ml covers the interior for several years, because each application only needs a few millilitres. If you treat the exterior too or look after several cars, the concentrate works out cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the engine bay, with Motorplast as a use case of its own. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-automotive-insidecare-innenraumpflege\"\u003eTHE FINISHER „InsideCare\" Interior Care\u003c\/a\u003e rounds off the range for the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNew car, daily driver and weathered vehicle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the plastic decides which product makes sense – and whether care is even the right tool any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new car or a young used one, it's about prevention, and that's where the payoff is biggest. A matte dressing on the interior surfaces twice a year, plus treating the exterior parts, takes half an hour all in. The effect only shows after years, but it's clear: a dashboard that's still evenly black after eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a daily driver that has a few years on the clock, the condition is usually still good enough for standard care. If individual spots are already lighter, look at where they are – if it's the surfaces facing the sun, UV is the cause and regular care slows down the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a seasonal or rarely used car, things are different from what most people assume. A car that barely moves ages faster inside than a high-mileage one – it often stands in the sun, the interior temperature climbs above 60 degrees, and the heat drives the plasticisers out of the material. Treating all interior surfaces twice a year does more here than any cleaning. A sunshade on the windscreen costs next to nothing and takes the brunt of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a weathered car with grey, blotchy plastic parts, normal care only has a short-lived effect. It darkens the surface for a few weeks and then washes out. Here, to be honest, the plastic dye is the only option with a visible result – and even that is a stopgap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning cleaning and care together, you'll find both steps grouped under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/innenraumpflege\"\u003eInterior care\u003c\/a\u003e. This category is also the care branch of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pflegeprodukte\"\u003eCare products\u003c\/a\u003e in the Washing \u0026amp; cleaning section.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-kunststoff-farber-kfs-schwarz","title":"Koch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber \"Kfs\" Black Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber \"Kfs\" — Plastic Care (Black)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber \"Kfs\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003ecare product\u003c\/strong\u003e for faded or weathered exterior plastic on your car. Its \u003cstrong\u003ewater-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e formula brings washed-out surfaces back to life, dyes them a deep black, and feeds and seals the parts you treat. With seriously high coverage and real resistance to the weather, this plastic dye is a long-lasting fix for hard-worked plastic bits like bumpers or trim strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it's on, the dye shrugs off water and UV for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to lay down:\u003c\/strong\u003e You apply the dye in a thin coat with a fine-pored sponge, which keeps the whole job dead simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on a lot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for cars, commercial vehicles and every kind of exterior plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater-resistant protection for exterior plastic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for badly weathered exterior plastic that's lost its original colour. Thanks to the water-resistant formula, the parts you treat stay protected even through rain and full sun. The job goes quick and simple, and after just an hour the plastic is touch-dry. After a week it reaches its full toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVery high coverage and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high coverage means even badly washed-out surfaces get covered properly. The dye isn't just a looks upgrade — it feeds and seals the surfaces you treat at the same time. So alongside the colour refresh, you also get lasting protection against fading or weathering coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple to use, top result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the \u003cstrong\u003eKunststoff-Färber\u003c\/strong\u003e couldn't be simpler: once the plastic parts are properly cleaned, you lay the dye down in a thin coat with a slightly damp sponge. For a flawless finish, go over it again if needed. The flexible consistency means you can work even tight, awkward spots without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48762440646991,"sku":"D1-KCX-251250","price":30.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/251250__1714902636.png?v=1714913075"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-kunststoffdetailer-innen-aussen-kunststoffpflege","title":"XTREME Plastic Detailer \"Interior+Exterior\" Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClean, care for and revive plastic in one step with the SONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the XTREME Plastic Detailer special? This 4-in-1 care product for all interior and exterior plastic parts cleans, cares, protects and regenerates in one pass, and brings faded surfaces back to life with a subtle, natural look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has tried to bring a greying dashboard or a dull exterior trim strip back to life with a normal all-purpose cleaner knows the score: cleaning alone isn't enough. Plastic ages, loses its colour and, without regular care, turns brittle and shabby. That's exactly where the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in — an all-in-one product that rolls four care steps into a single product: clean, care, protect and regenerate. It works on all smooth plastic surfaces inside and out, and leaves a natural matte finish without that typical glossy-plastic effect. The difference from a plain plastic cleaner is obvious straight after the first go: the surface you treated doesn't just look clean, it looks fresh — as if the plastic were new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 4-in-1 function saves time and effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Plastic Detailer replaces four separate products in one pass. Instead of using cleaner, conditioner, protectant and reviver one by one, a single product handles the whole workflow — which saves time and space in your detailing kit. On interior cleans especially, where you have to work through lots of different surfaces in a short window, this pays off immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense colour revival for faded surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic tends to grey out under UV and from built-up dirt. The formula regenerates the surface from within and brings the original colour back to life — you can see it right after you apply it, and the effect holds for several weeks. On black exterior trim or dark interior panels in particular, the result is striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA subtle, natural sheen instead of a high-gloss effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lot of plastic dressings leave a greasy, shiny film that looks unrealistic, attracts dust and throws off annoying reflections on glass or instrument lighting. This Detailer is deliberately built for a subtle, natural-matte sheen — the result looks like the plastic is new, not like it's been polished or waxed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the cockpit, we'd put the product onto a soft microfibre cloth and work the vents, panel gaps and textured surfaces with circular motions — that way the plastic detailer spreads evenly and sinks into the surface. On exterior plastics like bumpers or trim strips you can also spray the product straight onto the surface and then spread it out evenly. One thing to watch: always keep it off glass, displays, the steering wheel, the pedals and any fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4-in-1 technology — how cleaning and care work together in the plastic detailer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of car owners underestimate what happens to plastic surfaces over time. Embedded dust, UV, temperature swings and cleaning-product residue all take their toll on the material — the plastic greys out, loses its flex and ends up looking weathered. A quick wipe just doesn't cut it any more; the surface needs active regeneration. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e works on several levels at once: first, the cleaning formula gently lifts surface dirt and deposits without attacking the plastic matrix. Second, the surface gets fed with caring agents that keep the material supple and guard it against further drying out. Third, a protective layer settles over the treated area to shield it from UV, moisture and environmental grime. And fourth, the formula visibly regenerates the plastic's colour — lifting greyed-out black exterior trim is one of the most striking effects detailers report after the very first go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this approach apart from plain cleaners or protect-only sprays: there's no intermediate step, no waiting time between cleaning and care, no risk of overloading the surface with too many different chemicals. It all happens in one pass — and the result is consistent. The product's texture is thin enough for quick, even spreading, yet present enough to genuinely sink into the surface and work there. That's the real difference between a true detailer and a plain spray product that only brightens things up visually without actually feeding the surface. Even on plastic parts already showing slight dulling or fine surface scratches, regular use pays off: the caring components mask those marks and noticeably slow down the material's ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA question that comes up a lot is whether an all-rounder detailer like this can be just as effective as products built specifically for interior or exterior use. The answer is nuanced: for intensive restoration of badly weathered exterior plastics, or for heavy-duty pro use, there are more optimised specialist solutions. But for daily or weekly care, for the regular touch-up between the main care sessions, and for anyone who doesn't fancy a whole arsenal of single products, the all-purpose formula is a smart call. It makes getting into a structured care routine easy and, used consistently, delivers very good results over the long run — both inside the car and out. For a lot of people that's the clincher: instead of working through a dozen products with different application rules, one reach into the care drawer is enough to bring the whole car up to a professional standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoing interior plastic care right — a workflow for the cockpit and door panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterior plastics put particular demands on care products: they have to clean well enough, but they mustn't leave an oily surface that glares in the sun, reflects on displays or makes the steering wheel slippery. The formula is built specifically for that balancing act. The workflow is simple: first vacuum the interior thoroughly and clear out the coarse dirt, then spray the product onto a clean microfibre cloth — never straight onto displays or into vents — and wipe the plastic surfaces down evenly. The product sinks in fast and leaves no streaks or residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor textured dashboards or grained door panels, an applicator sponge works well, since it works the product evenly into the texture. On black high-gloss elements like piano-lacquer trim, the subtle sheen really shows its strength: no greasy shimmer, just a fresh, clean look. What to deliberately leave out: the steering wheel and pedals are absolutely off-limits for safety reasons — care products there can reduce grip and lead to dangerous situations. The same goes for displays and glass surfaces, which can get blotchy with plastic-care products. Fabric and Alcantara don't react well to plastic dressings either — there are purpose-built specialist products for upholstery. Keep the interior clean regularly — ideally every four to six weeks — and you'll keep the cockpit fresh for good and stop dirt particles baking into porous plastic structures. A treated dashboard picks up dust and fingerprints far less than an untreated one, which makes the next clean noticeably easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReviving exterior plastics — where to use it and the results you'll see\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExterior plastics like bumpers, side skirts, trim strips and mirror housings are the first parts on a car to age visibly. Sun exposure, dirt and wash cycles strip colour depth and protection from the surface over time. What once looked deep black turns grey and dull after a few years — a state that drags down the whole car's appearance, even when the paint and mechanicals are still in good shape. This is where the Plastic Detailer plays one of its biggest cards: the intense colour revival works visibly on oxidised, faded exterior trim and brings back the original black — or any other factory colour. On matte or unstructured exterior plastics you can spray the product straight on and then work it in with a clean microfibre cloth. Just wipe off the excess — there are no stains or residue on paint or glass as long as you work cleanly. Textured exterior plastics, the kind you typically find on bumpers or side skirts, are easier to reach with an applicator sponge or a soft brush: that way the product sinks into the recessed textures too and gives an even result across the whole area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding: this isn't a sealant in the classic sense. It doesn't lay down a multi-month chemical protective film like a dedicated exterior plastic protectant. For the regular touch-up between care intervals — say after a wash or before spring — it's exactly the right thing, though: quick to apply, effective in the result and no big effort. The protection against dirt sticking is a welcome side effect: treated exterior plastics pick up dirt less easily, which stretches out the time to the next clean and keeps the surface fresh for longer. For cars that sit outside a lot or go through the wash regularly, a monthly touch-up with the Detailer makes a clearly visible difference across the whole year. Another thing a lot of people value: the product works well in autumn and winter too, when road salt, dirty water and temperature swings put exterior plastics under particular strain. Treating them regularly in that season builds a protective barrier against dirt particles working their way in and lowers the risk of micro-cracks that frost and cold can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plastic Detailer compared — when which product is the better call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX range offers several products for plastic care that differ clearly in their aim and depth. The XTREME Plastic Detailer is the all-rounder for inside and out — universally usable, quick to apply and optimised for regular everyday use. If, on the other hand, you only want to care for exterior plastics and protect them for the long haul, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eXTREME Plastic Gel \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the better bet: the gel is a more intensive formula made specifically for UV-exposed exterior plastics, lays down a thicker protective layer and is especially suited to heavily oxidised or long-neglected parts, where a one-off intensive treatment makes more sense than the regular light touch-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional use — say in car reconditioning, used-car dealing or fast-rotating company fleets — the PROFILINE line offers two specialised alternatives. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e is a water-based pro plastic care for regular maintenance in a professional setting, with high yield even in the large container. A step more specialised again is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e — explicitly built for the exterior, it offers a particularly durable protective film against greying and UV damage, ideal for pros who want to keep cars in top shape long-term with minimal care effort. That positions the Plastic Detailer as the right tool for the ambitious home user and the detailer who needs one universal product for all smooth plastics in day-to-day use — without having to switch between different specialist formulas for inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice — who is the SONAX Plastic Detailer worth it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Plastic Detailer is the right product if you want a simple, universal plastic dressing that delivers visible results without much fuss. In everyday use especially — after the car wash, during the regular interior clean or for a seasonal touch-up — it's the ideal tool. If you drive a car with lots of dark interior plastic — typical for many mid-range and SUV models — you'll see the difference right after the first go: the cockpit looks fresher, the door panels aren't dull any more, and the exterior trim has its original colour back. The 500 ml bottle is good for plenty of applications for home users and offers very good value for money. For the best overall result, we'd pair it with a good microfibre: the product sinks in evenly that way, without leaving streaks or residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you shouldn't expect from it: a durable high-gloss protective film you apply once a year and then forget. For that demand you need a specialised exterior protectant. But as part of a monthly care plan, the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reliable, no-nonsense product that does its job dependably — no frills, with an immediately visible result and a price that doesn't give you a guilty conscience even with regular use. Especially for car owners who want to simplify their care routine and still get professional results, it's a clear recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's especially worth it for: new-car owners who want to protect their plastics from the start and keep that as-new quality for as long as possible; owners of older cars whose interior and exterior plastics have already aged visibly and need a regular touch-up; and detailers who want a quick, universal care product in the kit without having to carry a separate product for every surface. The 500 ml bottle with spray head makes application especially comfortable — no fiddly dosing, no spilling, no separate applicator strictly required. Keep on top of the care and you head off expensive damage and hold the car's value over the long run — and that's exactly what makes this Detailer one of the most effective and affordable options in the SONAX range. If you want to take the care one step further, the ideal move is to pair the product with a regular wash ritual: wash first, then freshen up the plastics — that keeps the car looked-after all round, and the effort stays manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49160880128335,"sku":"D1-SNX-2552410","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Sonax-XTREME-KunststoffDetailer-Innen-Ausen-2.png?v=1721514330"},{"product_id":"carpro-perl-sio2-coat-kunststoff-gummi-pflege","title":"\"Perl\" SiO2-Coat Plastic \u0026 Rubber Dressing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarPro \"Perl\" SiO2-Coat Plastic \u0026amp; Rubber Dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarPro Perl is a water-based, solvent-free plastic dressing that refreshes faded surfaces and leaves a silky sheen. It's great on plastic, rubber, leather and engine parts. You just spray it on, and it holds up for up to four months. There are no chemical solvents in it that could harm your tyres, and the strong UV protection keeps surfaces from fading, yellowing and cracking under the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: up to four months of cover against UV and the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on a lot\u003c\/strong\u003e: plastic, rubber, leather and even engine parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e: goes on smooth and gives you an even finish with no greasy streaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater-based formula for maximum protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarPro Perl runs on an advanced water-based formula with no harsh solvents, so it's safe on everything — tyres, plastic, rubber, vinyl and leather. The water-repellent effect means treated surfaces pick up less dirt and fewer stains, which cuts your upkeep way down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUV protection for surfaces that last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in UV protection in CarPro Perl keeps surfaces from fading, yellowing and cracking in the sun. That keeps the original finish looking right for longer and holds onto the elasticity and flex of the material. For anyone who wants to keep their car's value and looks up, CarPro Perl earns its spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile and easy to lay down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarPro Perl goes on plenty of surfaces — plastic, rubber, leather and engine parts. The application couldn't be simpler: spray it on and spread it even. Depending on how far you dilute it (up to 5:1), you can dial in anything from a matte to a satin finish, which makes it both flexible and easy on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"CarPro","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":49163197710671,"sku":"D1-CRP-5883","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 Liter","offer_id":49163197743439,"sku":"D1-CRP-6193","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Liter","offer_id":49163197776207,"sku":"D1-CRP-14430","price":78.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/carpro-perl-sio2-coat-kunststoff-gummi-pflege.png?v=1719007820"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege","title":"XTREME Plastic Gel \"Exterior\" Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRegenerate and lastingly care for faded exterior plastics with SONAX XTREME Plastic Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes SONAX's Plastic Gel \"Exterior\" special? The deep-acting gel regenerates faded, greyed bumpers and trim strips, brings back a deep black and protects the surface long-term against the weather and premature ageing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who's owned a car a few years old knows the problem: after a good polish the painted panels shine like new again — but the black plastic parts around the bumpers, side skirts, door handles and mirror housings show their age with a dull, greyish look. UV, rain and road grime attack the untreated plastic surfaces and fade them, and a simple wash does nothing about it. That's exactly what the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Gel \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for: a deep-acting care gel that doesn't just sit on the surface but works its way into the plastic, feeds it moisture and care agents, and builds up a long-lasting protective layer. The result is a noticeably deeper look and real, measurable protection that softens the next round of weathering. With just 250 ml you'll get through a full car treatment and then some — the gel is a concentrated formula that goes a long way, which keeps it economical despite how well it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-acting regeneration, not just a surface coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gel works its way into the open plastic structure and feeds the polymer fibres from the inside. That's the key difference to sprays that only lay down a surface film: the FoamGiant doesn't just lift the grey visually — it tackles the underlying dry-out that causes the faded look in the first place. The effect holds far longer than with your run-of-the-mill plastic care products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep black and a rich sheen for every exterior plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumpers, side skirts, wheel-arch extensions, door handles, mirror housings, exterior rubber seals — the XTREME Plastic Gel brings back the deep, characteristic black of untreated plastic and gives it a subtle, factory-look sheen. No unnatural high-gloss finish, just a look that matches how it came off the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather protection against UV and greying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once applied, the care agents in the gel form a protective barrier that blocks UV and slows dirt and moisture from working into the plastic surface. That doesn't just slow the visual ageing — it extends the mechanical durability of the plastic parts for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always put the XTREME Plastic Gel on clean, dry plastic — leftover dirt under the gel drags the effect down and can leave you with a patchy finish. Give it a quick clean first with a plastic cleaner or the XTREME Tyre \u0026 Plastic Cleaner, then lay it down thin and even with a sponge applicator and work it in. Don't overload it — go thin and add a second coat once the first has soaked in if you need to. Don't apply it in direct sun on hot panels, as the gel flashes off too fast then and can leave streaks. On rubber seals the gel cares just as well and keeps them from going brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep-acting plastic care gel — how the formula regenerates greyed surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExterior plastic parts on cars are usually PP (polypropylene) or ABS, both materials that go brittle and fade under UV without care. The \"greying\" phenomenon happens when the top molecular layer of the plastic oxidises under UV and the dark colour pigments break down. A simple clean or waxes meant for paint can't stop this — they only sit on the surface without getting into the plastic structure. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, is formulated so the care agents use the plastic's capillary structure and actively work their way in. That regenerates the oxidised polymer layers, restores the natural look and then seals the surface from the inside against further UV and moisture getting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel consistency is a deliberate call: thin sprays spread fast but tend to over-spray onto neighbouring panels when you use plenty — a familiar problem with tyre-shine sprays on brake discs or plastic-care sprays on the bodywork. The XTREME Plastic Gel stays where you put it. The creamy consistency lets you work precisely with the sponge applicator, and the application is easy to control. That matters most at the transitions between plastic and paint, where care products can't be allowed to leave marks on the paint. The formula is also free of silicone oils, which give an intense slickness short-term but harden the plastic structure long-term and can make later repairs or paintwork harder. Silicone-free care matters especially if the car gets polished or resprayed regularly — silicone contamination off plastic parts can cause adhesion problems and fisheyes on the paint next to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use the XTREME Plastic Gel regularly — every four to six weeks is the sweet spot — you build up a cumulative protective layer that doesn't just mask the greying but genuinely slows it down. Spring, right after winter, is a good time for a thorough go, since road salt and cold hit the plastic surfaces especially hard. The gel helps reset the surface oxidation the winter left behind and gets the plastics fit for the UV-heavy, punishing summer.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne more thing that sets the XTREME Plastic Gel apart from a lot of cheap products: it contains no aggressive solvents that blacken hard short-term but attack the plastic surface at the same time and speed up further embrittlement down the line. This \"yo-yo effect\" is well known with budget plastic-care products — after a few days the surface looks greyer than before, because the solvent has pulled the moisture out and damaged the polymer layer. The XTREME Plastic Gel works purely through care agents that feed the plastic with moisture and build a protective layer without harming the substance. Over time the gentler approach pays off: the plastic parts look better with every use instead of fading faster after each treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Plastic Gel \"Exterior\" the right way — prep and application for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepping the plastic surface is the most critical step for a good result. Care agents can only work in deep if the surface is free of oils, dirt residue and old care-product leftovers. Put it on a panel that still has traces of a silicone- or oil-based previous product and you'll find the result stays patchy — the new care agents can't fully penetrate because the old layer blocks them completely. So the rule is: always clean thoroughly first — either with a dedicated plastic cleaner or as part of the regular wash with a shampoo that degreases the plastic parts. Then dry it, and only then put on the XTREME Plastic Gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe application itself is simple: spread a small amount of gel on a soft sponge applicator and work it thin but fully onto the plastic. Circular motions work well to get the gel evenly into the surface. Leave it a short 1–2 minutes, then lightly take off the excess with a clean microfibre cloth. A tip for the transition areas between plastic and paint: when you apply with the sponge, go ahead and overlap a little, then wipe straight over the paint with a fresh cloth — that way you get no ugly marks along the border line. If you use an applicator sponge with a rounded edge, you'll also get into the tight grooves and textures of the bumpers and end up more even than with a flat rag. Don't put too much on at once — a thin film works better and lasts longer than a thick layer that stays on the surface and picks up dust over time. On heavily greyed panels a second application, after the first coat has fully soaked in, can boost the effect noticeably. The XTREME Plastic Gel is explicitly for exterior plastics only: interior parts, the steering wheel, pedals or the accelerator are not suitable — care products that could make safety surfaces slippery have no place there at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works — which exterior plastics the XTREME Plastic Gel regenerates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel suits all smooth, untreated exterior plastics: front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wheel-arch extensions, door handles, mirror housings, the trim strips between the body and the doors, and the rain channels. Exterior rubber seals benefit from the care effect too: the gel keeps them from going brittle — which mostly comes from the cold in winter — and keeps the seals supple and working. For high-gloss plastics — painted bumpers or glossy add-on parts, say — the gel isn't the first choice: paint-specific care products are the better fit here, since the Plastic Gel leaves a slightly matt finish on high-gloss surfaces. It's a product for untreated, matt exterior plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common question is whether the XTREME Plastic Gel also works on rubber impact strips or rubber profiles — the answer is yes: the gel suits smooth rubber surfaces on the exterior too and delivers a caring, protective effect there. On textured or very porous rubber surfaces the application can take a bit more time so the gel spreads evenly. With trim strips that have chrome elements, take care when applying and keep the gel off the chrome areas — chrome surfaces need different care products, and plastic gel can leave matt residue on chrome. With a targeted, clean-edged application, though, that's no problem.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Plastic Gel isn't suitable for surfaces with heavy mechanical damage such as deep scratches or chipped areas — here the substance has to be repaired first by sanding or laying down plastic primer before a care product makes any sense. On very old cars where the plastic parts are already badly damaged structurally, the gel can improve the look but can't mechanically restore the plastic substance. For regularly cared-for cars, on the other hand, it's an essential that makes sure the exterior plastics keep their look for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic Gel compared — what sets it apart from other plastic-care products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn SONAX's line-up for plastic care there are several products with different focuses. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffdetailer-innen-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eXTREME Plastic Detailer \"Interior+Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e is a liquid quick-care product for both areas — inside and out. It's ideal for regular refreshing and daily care, but it doesn't deliver the depth of the gel. If your plastics are already in good shape and you just want to refresh them regularly, the Detailer has you covered, fast and efficient. If instead you want to revive more heavily greyed or neglected exterior plastics, you'll get more out of the more concentrated care of the XTREME Plastic Gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the professional level, or on cars permanently exposed to heavy outdoor use, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e is worth adding after the gel treatment — a professional plastic protectant from the PROFILINE line that builds a long-lasting protective layer on exterior plastics. Combined, you get a two-stage workflow: XTREME Plastic Gel for the deep care and regeneration, PROFILINE PlasticProtectant as long-term weather protection on top. Also anchored in the pro segment is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e — ideal for detailers who work through a lot of cars regularly and rely on professionally formulated products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice — who the SONAX XTREME Plastic Gel is worth it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Plastic Gel is the right call for anyone who wants to bring greyed, faded exterior plastics back into shape and keep them cared for long-term. It's especially worth it on older cars from about three or four years on, where the plastic parts have visibly lost their as-new state, and on cars that sit outside a lot and take heavy UV. If you wash and look after your car regularly but have skipped exterior plastic so far, you'll be surprised the first time you use the XTREME Plastic Gel at the visual difference targeted plastic care can make: the bodywork looks younger, fresher and better kept overall once the black plastic parts show their full black again instead of standing there grey and matt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 ml bottle lasts for many applications with sparing dosing — treat your car every four to six weeks and one bottle gets you through a season. That makes the value simply excellent, considering that having faded, greyed plastics reconditioned professionally would cost you many times more. In short: the XTREME Plastic Gel is an affordable, highly effective care product that delivers instantly visible results and, at the same time, keeps the exterior plastics looking better and more resilient long-term. If you love your car and look after it regularly, after the first use you won't get why you went so long without it — the visual gap between cared-for and neglected exterior plastics is one of the most noticeable quality differences between a freshly maintained car and a neglected one. Some detailers even recommend using the Plastic Gel after a respray or a partial repair on body panels: after sanding and painting work on bumpers, the transitions to the untreated plastic are often especially visible — a treatment with the XTREME Plastic Gel harmonises the look and closes visual gaps that would otherwise only disappear months later through even weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":49345515979087,"sku":"D1-SNX-02101090","price":10.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege_250ml.png?v=1721580626"},{"product_id":"carpro-cquartz-maintenance-kit-starterset","title":"\"C.Quartz\" Maintenance Kit Bag Starter Set (Carry Bag + 5x100ml + 2x Microfibre Cloth + 2x Spray Bottle)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarPro \"C.Quartz\" Maintenance Kit Bag — starter set with carry bag + 5x100ml + 2x microfibre cloth + 2x spray bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarPro \"C.Quartz\" Maintenance Kit Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect starter set for car care enthusiasts who want to get going with CarPro. 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A water-dilutable plastic care concentrate that works neat as a high-gloss finish and at 1:4 as a matte original look. Not suitable for leather, fabric, Alcantara or hot parts straight after a drive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water-dilutable plastic care concentrate from the Koch-Chemie Klassik line that lays down the same care base neat as a high-gloss finish and, at 1:4 dilution, as a matte original look. The solvent-free formula with a subtle vanilla scent protects plastic and rubber from UV and slows down re-soiling, because dusty air clings far worse to the closed care layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_hero.png?v=1778625676\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care 1L plastic care concentrate in the Detailing1 warehouse\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne concentrate. Four gloss levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat or 1:1 gives you high gloss for tyre sidewalls and bumpers, 1:2 delivers medium gloss, 1:3 a satin sheen and 1:4 the natural original look for dashboards and door trims. One canister covers the whole gloss spectrum, so the second product for the opposite finish simply drops off your shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside and out from the same bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cockpit, door cards, bumpers, wheel arches and tyre sidewalls all take the same product. The formula is solvent-free, so it's cleared for the interior, with no harsh chemical smell on the first drive home after a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA per-litre price that drops with the dilution.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 litre of concentrate makes up to 5 litres of ready-to-use care at 1:4. On paper that's enough for 25 to 30 full cockpit passes, so about 45 cents per job. The 5-litre canister pulls the per-litre price down noticeably from the second car on, or in day-in day-out commercial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common slip-up with Hydro Plast Care is spraying the concentrate straight onto dusty or greasy plastic. The care layer then sits on top of the dirt instead of lifting it, the surface looks fresh but pulls dust back in twice as fast within a few days. Degrease with APC first, wipe it dry, then spray. That way the care bonds with the plastic, not with the grime layer on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeat for high gloss. 1:4 for the original look.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou apply Hydro Plast Care neat to tyre sidewalls and glossy exterior parts. Diluted at 1:4 it gives the matte original look for dashboards and door trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosing sets the gloss level, not how much you put on. The concentrate goes into an empty spray bottle or onto a clean sponge. Lay it down thin and even on the dry, degreased surface, let it flash off for 2 to 3 minutes and buff out with a microfibre cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePer car interior you'll work out around 20 to 30 millilitres at 1:4, and for neat application on four tyre sidewalls 30 to 40 millilitres covers the full set. For door seals and rubber profiles you go 1:1 and apply with an applicator brush, that keeps them supple without any shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the cockpit we'd suggest 1:3 or 1:4, so the light doesn't bounce up into the windscreen and the dash doesn't look freshly oiled from the driver's seat. On bumpers and trim strips in matte plastic you work at 1:2. If you're prepping tyres for a photo shoot, apply neat to the dry sidewall and leave it for 5 minutes, no working in needed. You'll find the kit to go with it in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePlastic Care category\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix the amount you need for the day fresh, not in advance. A diluted solution in an open spray bottle pulls in air after 5 to 7 days and loses gloss, because the surfactant structure slowly separates out. For commercial use, write the mixing date on the bottle with a waterproof marker and bin the leftovers after a week, that's cleaner than the \"give it another good shake\" approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the order in the workflow: vacuum the interior first, then degrease, then apply Hydro Plast Care. Outside it goes on after the wash and before the tyre care. If you do the tyre care first and then treat the bumper next to it with the gloss coat, you risk overspray on tyre sidewalls that haven't dried off yet, the result is patchy and won't just wipe back to right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_anwendung_f49ebe99-a6d7-4a04-89f7-a56830465279.png?v=1778657765\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care applied to a cockpit with a microfibre cloth\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolvent-free means UV protection without the chemical smell.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydro Plast Care lays a thin, flexible film as a UV barrier over the plastic. That slows fading and embrittlement, which tend to show up on black dash parts after two or three summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack plastic in the interior hits surface temperatures of 70 to 90 °C in summer sun. Under that load the plasticisers migrate to the surface and get broken down by UV, the plastic goes grey, rough and starts to creak. The care layer from Hydro Plast Care doesn't replace those lost plasticisers, but it slows the UV reaction down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the formula does without classic solvents, no aggressive fumes evaporate as you apply it. The product is cleared for the interior, no smell to deal with on the first drive home and no irritation for people who react to volatile hydrocarbons. The protective layer cuts the static charge on smooth plastic surfaces noticeably, which slows how fast dust settles between care intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear limits: Hydro Plast Care isn't meant for leather, Koch-Chemie has its own products for that with Pol Star \"Po\" and Leather Star \"Ls\". The concentrate doesn't get on with fabric seats, headliners or Alcantara either, because the care film would gum up the textile fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet hot plastic parts after summer drives cool down for at least 15 minutes, otherwise the product burns in streaky and you end up buffing it off again. If you'd rather have a silicone-oil-free premium product from the Koch-Chemie Klassik range and can do without the water dilution, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei\"\u003ePlast Star \"Pss\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the one. If you'd rather have pure interior use with a ready-mixed dose, grab \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eTop Star \"Ts\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_ergebnis.png?v=1778625687\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care cared-for dashboard with a matte finish\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor detailers with a shelf. Not for once a year.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care pays off for anyone running several cars at once or keeping the same car in shape week in, week out. One bottle neat, the same bottle diluted, one purchase covers interior and exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less of a fit for occasional users who give their car a thorough detail once or twice a year. A concentrate only pays off with regular use: if you rarely dilute, you lose the price edge to shelf life, because an opened bottle can go cloudy after about 24 months. In that case a ready-dosed product from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie\"\u003eKoch-Chemie category\u003c\/a\u003e is the smarter buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA verified customer review of the 5-litre canister puts this honestly: if you're used to the Klassik version ready-to-use, the dilution step feels like extra work, and for that type of user Plast Star \"Pss\" is the better fit, not the concentrate. A second voice from the 1-litre bottle, by contrast, makes a point of the yield. Both bits of feedback show the same thing: the dilution curve isn't a blanket upside, it's a way of working that has to fit your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe four pack sizes cover different use profiles. The 1-litre bottle is the way in for one car and gives you around 5 litres of ready-to-use care after 1:4 dilution, enough for 25 to 30 cockpit passes. The 2×1-litre set and the 3×1-litre set are meant as a stash for detailing enthusiasts who run the family car, the second car and the seasonal car side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-litre canister is clearly worked out for detailers, workshops and fleet care and pulls the per-litre price down noticeably, at full 1:4 dilution it works out to 25 litres of ready care. If you're emptying the canister commercially, fill the spray bottle up front with the amount you need for the day and reseal the main container straight away, so the emulsion doesn't pull in air for nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur strongest hands-on insight from our own details: applying Hydro Plast Care straight after the wash onto lightly damp-wiped plastic saves you a whole step compared to solvent-based classic care. The water-dilutable concentrate spreads more evenly on a damp surface, as long as the surface is degreased and not dripping wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore frost-free between 5 and 30 °C and use it up within 24 months of opening, that way the emulsion stays stable and you hold the set gloss level for the whole life of the container. Below freezing the emulsion separates, and a shake won't fully bring the mix back together after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_lineup.png?v=1778625693\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care 1L bottle, 2-pack, 3-pack and 5L canister lineup\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":49855770689871,"sku":"D1-KCX-476001","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml Set","offer_id":49855770722639,"sku":"D1-KCX-476001_2","price":27.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml Set","offer_id":49855770755407,"sku":"D1-KCX-476001_3","price":40.71,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49920342196559,"sku":"D1-KCX-476005","price":44.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_4b21292d-a5ac-42bb-8ebf-3e5eaeb10212.png?v=1778623453"},{"product_id":"meguiars-ultimate-black-plastic-restorer-kunststoffpflege","title":"Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer Trim Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep black instead of grey: Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you bring badly faded black plastic on a car back to life? Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer is built for heavily weathered trim — the highly concentrated, water-resistant formula brings deep black back for good.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordinary \u003cstrong\u003eexterior plastic care\u003c\/strong\u003e just isn't enough — when bumpers, sills or wheel arches have gone white-grey after years in the UV and normal products barely touch them — that's when Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer is the right tool. The highly concentrated formula is built for badly weathered, heavily faded plastic, and it delivers results that go way beyond a short-lived silicone spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly concentrated restoration formula for heavily weathered plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other products only darken pale grey a touch, the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer brings back rich, deep black — visible after the first pass, even on extremely weathered surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant, long-lasting formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective layer is water-resistant and holds up far longer than silicone-based sprays — several weeks to months on cars that get washed regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor all exterior plastic and rubber parts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumpers, side sills, wheel-arch liners, mirror housings, trim strips — wherever black exterior plastic has gone grey, this product gets to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For really badly faded plastic: prep the surface mechanically first (lift off the coarse oxidation layer with a fine pad or a dry microfibre rub-down), then lay down 2–3 coats of the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer with 15 minutes of dry time each. The result after three coats is far deeper than after a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer is stronger than a normal trim dressing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer is in a different league to normal \u003cstrong\u003eexterior plastic care\u003c\/strong\u003e when it comes to concentration and how deep the formula works. Normal products are made for routine upkeep on plastic that's still in good shape; the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer was built for restoration jobs — for trim that's spent years outside with no care and has oxidised hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula packs a higher concentration of active restoration agents that sink deeper into the porous plastic. On heavily faded plastic the oxidation layer is thicker — normal products can't push all the way through it, but the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the water-resistant formula leaves a protective layer that bonds and barely washes off in the rain or at the wash. The result: that deep-black finish stays put for weeks or months, with no need to keep topping it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lighter cases of grey plastic and regular upkeep, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-trim-restorer-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eHybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer\u003c\/a\u003e is the simpler option. We reach for the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer when the starting point is rougher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it: restoring heavily weathered plastic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer takes a bit more care than a normal dressing — but you get results that last a lot longer for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean the plastic thoroughly and let it dry fully. On heavily weathered surfaces we'd prep mechanically first: lift the top oxidation layer with a fine, dry microfibre cloth or a very fine abrasive pad. That opens up the pores and drastically improves how well the restorer takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a small applicator or foam pad. Lay down a thin, even coat — not too heavy, or you'll get patchy gloss. Work in two overlapping passes for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 minutes of dry time before the next coat. For the best result: 2–3 coats with full drying in between. The product sinks into the pores and builds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e once the last coat has fully dried, buff off any excess with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. That leaves an even, matte to lightly satin finish — a pro look without any greasy shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResults after use: what the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result from the \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Black Plastic Restorer\u003c\/strong\u003e shows right after the first pass: grey, faded plastic comes back to its original deep black. The depth of colour holds for several weeks, with no greasy residue or smearing left behind. It's most striking on bumpers, mirror housings, door sill strips and tailgate trim — anywhere bare plastic has gone badly grey from UV and oxidation. The product works on lightly weathered plastic as well as heavily faded trim. Because the Black Plastic Restorer doesn't just fake the colour but seals the surface with polymers, it also guards against further UV breakdown. Depending on UV exposure, you can leave four to eight weeks between coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUltimate Black vs. Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer — which one, and when?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth restore faded plastic — but they're tuned for different starting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the everyday product: regular upkeep, light to medium greying, quick to apply, SiO2 protection. For cars that get cared for regularly and where the plastic hasn't faded too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Black Plastic Restorer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the restoration product: heavily weathered, badly faded plastic, years of neglect, deep oxidation. For cars where normal products have already given up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, here's what we'd do: the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer first for the restoration, then the Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer for ongoing upkeep. That combo gives you the best first result and keeps it looking good for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer right for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer is ideal for: owners doing up an older car who want to restore badly faded bumpers and sills. Used-car dealers who want plastic parts looking their best before a sale. 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The Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer restores faded plastic and rubber parts with an SiO2 formula that brings back deep black and protects against UV greying for the long haul.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing gives away a neglected car faster than faded, grey exterior plastic that has never seen any \u003cstrong\u003eexterior plastic trim care\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bumpers, side skirts, trim strips and mirror housings go porous and grey under UV — even when the paint above them is flawless. The Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer is the answer: it restores faded surfaces, brings deep black back and locks it in with SiO2 ceramic technology so the greying doesn't come straight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant restoration of faded plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula works its way into the open-pored plastic structure, fills in oxidation residue and brings the original dark colour back — visible after the first pass, not weeks later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiO2 protective layer against UV greying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike classic silicone-oil trim dressings, the Trim Restorer leaves a ceramic-like SiO2 layer that reflects UV and keeps the plastic from fading out again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant formula — weeks, not days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hydrophobic SiO2 layer shrugs off rain, wash-induced abrasion and temperature swings far better than silicone-oil-based alternatives, which get washed off with the first shower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e On badly faded plastic, lay down two or three layers with 10 minutes of drying time each — that gives the SiO2 time to soak fully into the pores. On plastic wheel arch housings (standard on modern cars) it works especially well, because the constant spray water is no problem once the SiO2 has grabbed hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSiO2 technology for plastic care — why it actually makes a difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost \u003cstrong\u003eexterior plastic trim care\u003c\/strong\u003e products on the market run on silicone or mineral oils. Those oils soak into the plastic, make it supple and give it gloss — but they don't bond. Rain or a wash rinses them off and the plastic goes grey again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SiO2 hybrid technology in the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer works differently: the SiO2 particles are small enough to get into the micro-pores of the plastic, where they form a chemical bond as they dry — think of it as a mini ceramic coating at plastic level. That layer is water-resistant, UV-stable and far more durable than oils that only sit there physically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference really shows on cars that get washed regularly: silicone products are gone after 2–3 washes, while the Trim Restorer's SiO2 layer holds for weeks — and gets stronger every time you reapply, because the layers build on each other (layering effect).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn cars with badly weathered plastic — cracking, micro-pores or heavy oxidation — we'd start with a mechanical clean using a clay bar or cloth to pull the top oxidation layer off. Only then does the Trim Restorer soak in fully and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich plastic parts can I treat with the Trim Restorer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer suits all unpainted, open-pored plastic and rubber parts. Typically that means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack plastic bumpers (unprimed spoilers, rear bumpers), door sill strips, side skirt covers, plastic trim strips, mirror housings, rubber or plastic window frames, wheel arch liners, underbody protection parts, door handles and handle recesses, roof rails and plastic spoiler covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the Trim Restorer is not for is plastic painted in body colour — there it would haze the clear coat. Polished or anodised aluminium parts have better options too. If in doubt, test it on a hidden spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-detailer-quick-detailer\"\u003eHybrid Ceramic Detailer\u003c\/a\u003e for the paint and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-tire-shine-reifenpflege\"\u003eHybrid Ceramic Tire Shine\u003c\/a\u003e for the tyres and you get a complete Hybrid Ceramic care set for every exterior surface on the car — one consistent look from paint through plastic to the tyres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the application right is what decides whether the result comes out even and long-lasting. Follow this proven method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash and dry the plastic parts thoroughly. On heavily soiled surfaces, clean first with an APC or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-quik-interior-detailer-cleaner\"\u003eQuik Interior Detailer\u003c\/a\u003e. No silicones or oils left on the surface — they stop the Trim Restorer soaking in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put a small amount on a foam applicator (pea-sized per panel). Lay it down evenly in two overlapping passes. No circular motions — that gives you uneven layer thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwell time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it work for 3–5 minutes, until the surface goes slightly matt. Badly faded plastic may need a bit longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWipe-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe residue-free with a clean microfibre. The cloth needs to be dry — a damp one can wipe off the SiO2 layer before it has fully cured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the best result:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay down 2–3 layers with 10 minutes of drying time between them. Don't work in direct sun or above 30 °C — that dries the product too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrim Restorer vs cheap trim dressings — what's the difference really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe market for \u003cstrong\u003eexterior plastic trim care\u003c\/strong\u003e is huge: from 5-euro silicone sprays up to professional coatings costing three figures. The Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer sits squarely in the premium everyday bracket — and the gap to the cheap stuff is obvious once you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheap silicone sprays look good straight away, but after the first wash or the first rain the effect is often gone. On top of that, cheap silicone oil can get onto neighbouring paint and cause trouble later when you polish (silicone contamination in the polishing steps).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer is oil-free and formulated with minimal silicone — the SiO2 base is paint- and polish-friendly. That makes it the right product for detailers who also polish and don't want to risk silicone contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional long-term fixes on badly weathered plastic there are more specialised products — the Trim Restorer is not a full plastic coating replacement. But for regular care, protection and keeping the look day to day, it's the best choice in the Meguiar's range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Trim Restorer is the right call if you want faded plastics restored for good — without a full coating job. Ideal for: owners with black plastic bumpers that have gone grey over the years. Detailers who want to protect the plastic properly after a full detail. And for you, if you're fed up with silicone sprays that fade in a week and want something that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as part of the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic system you get a complete protection concept: paint, tyres and plastic all treated with the same SiO2 technology — consistent protection across every exterior surface on the car.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"16 fl oz (473 ml)","offer_id":53734403080527,"sku":"D1-MEG-G220316EU","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-trim-restorer-kunststoffpflege.png?v=1774730819"},{"product_id":"innovacar-sc2-dressing-kunststoffpflege","title":"\"SC2\" Dressing Plastic Trim Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINNOVACAR \"SC2\" Dressing – Plastic Trim Care for a Perfect Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eINNOVACAR \"SC2\" Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e is what you grab when your plastics have gone flat and grey. Its formula brings faded, weathered plastic parts back to life, inside and outside your car. You don't just get a high-end finish: it also shields the treated surfaces against the next round of weathering. Whether you want care that lasts or simply your car looking fresh off the lot again, the SC2 Dressing from Innovacar is the one you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores plastics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings the shine back to dull, aged plastic parts and deepens the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for interior and exterior, including dashboard, bumpers and trim strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects surfaces effectively against UV, dirt and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProper Care for Dull, Weathered Plastics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eINNOVACAR \"SC2\" Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e earns its keep with a formula built specifically to feed and restore plastic parts. Faded trim strips, dry dashboards, aged bumpers — this one puts the original look back. The formula soaks deep into the material and holds the colour refresh for the long run. Outside, protection against UV and everything else the weather throws at it is what counts. The SC2 Dressing leaves a smooth surface with a clean finish that isn't tacky and shrugs dirt off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse It Just About Anywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC2 Dressing scores on versatility. It goes on inside the car just as happily as outside. Inside it keeps the dashboard, door cards and plastic panels looking cared for. Outside it's spot on for bumpers, trim strips and any other plastic that takes a beating from weather and age. Application is simple: put some product on a microfibre or an applicator, spread it evenly and let it flash off. The result? A visibly refreshed surface that looks and feels like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Quality Formula for Lasting Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of the \u003cstrong\u003eINNOVACAR \"SC2\" Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e is the protection it lays down on treated surfaces. Thanks to its water-repellent properties the car stays clean longer, because dirt and dust struggle to hang on. The UV protection also keeps treated parts from fading in the sun. The SC2 Dressing is silicone-free, which gives you a natural look without leaving the surface greasy or glossy. That keeps your car's appearance subtle and professional. Perfect for detailers who care about quality and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INNOVACAR","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":53922715599183,"sku":"D1-INC-79298","price":13.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 500ml","offer_id":53922715631951,"sku":"D1-INC-79298_3","price":41.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x 500 ml","offer_id":53922715664719,"sku":"D1-INC-79298_6","price":83.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":53922715697487,"sku":"D1-INC-79297","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/innovacar-sc2-dressing-kunststoffpflege_500ml.png?v=1737320304"},{"product_id":"dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-kunststoffpflege-glaenzend","title":"A1 \"Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger\" Trim care (gloss)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eFaded bumpers and trim strips come back glossy black with the A1 trim dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Dr. Wack A1 \"Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger\" in gloss? A colour refresher for plastic, rubber and vinyl that brings faded black back on bumpers, trim strips and wheel arch liners and, according to the manufacturer, stands up particularly well to rain and car washes. Keep it off glass, paint, the tyre tread and the interior controls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gloss trim dressing from Dr. Wack\u003c\/strong\u003e is car plastic care made at the factory in Baar-Ebenhausen, designed for every exterior and interior plastic, rubber and vinyl surface on the vehicle. You dose it onto a cloth or a fine-pored sponge, never onto the part itself. After about 5 minutes you wipe over it. What stays behind is a film with UV protection and an antistatic effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat a grey part can turn black again is something you see at every wash. Wet, the bumper is jet black; as it dries, the black retreats into grey. Over the years before, the part didn't lose any colour, it lost a smooth surface. Rain, road salt and above all UV radiation break down the top layers of the plastic and leave it microscopically rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rough surface scatters light in every direction instead of bouncing it back in one beam. The gloss level drops, and that's exactly what your eye reads as a grey haze. Water fills that roughness for a few minutes and makes the surface look smooth again. The A1 gloss does the same, except it stays put once it's dry. In day-to-day terms: the black you see on the wet part is the black you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning in parallel is the second ageing process, which Dr. Wack names in its own product information sheet. Over the years plastic loses its plasticisers and turns brittle. The dressing works against that preventively, because according to the manufacturer it soaks in rather than just sitting on top, and it brings UV protection along. It doesn't undo anything. If you wait until the wheel arch trim cracks at the edge, you're treating a part that crossed that line long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested on a bumper, not on a dashboard.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2017 a comparison test at the Kärcher lab in Winnenden took on 16 plastic colour refreshers, applied section by section to the unpainted front bumper of a 1996 Ford Fiesta. The instant effect was measured with a gloss meter, then wash-off resistance over two rain cycles of 10 minutes each. The A1 gloss won with 91 out of 100 points, while most of the field was visibly fading after the first rain cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes dwell time, a second pass after 30 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e You apply the dressing sparingly with a cloth or fine-pored sponge, let it soak in for about 5 minutes, then wipe over it. Half an hour later the manufacturer calls for a second coat, and that's the one that delivers the advertised long-term effect. Outside, this step isn't optional: whatever is meant to survive rain and the car wash gets built in the second pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 millilitres cover the exterior trim of a car several times over.\u003c\/strong\u003e It doesn't go on across whole panels like shampoo, but thinly via the applicator, and what you treat is bumpers, trim strips, arch liners and seals rather than entire body sides. User reports put the next round at 2 to 3 months. Dr. Wack doesn't give a coverage figure in millilitres per part, and we won't make one up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The questions we get about the gloss version almost all take the same shape: blotchy, cloudy, glossier in one spot than the next. That's not a product fault, it's what gloss does. A matte surface forgives a lap mark; a glossy one shows it as a shadow stripe. So work part by part rather than hand-width by hand-width: the bumper edge to edge in one go, then the next trim piece. And dose onto the cloth, never onto the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the trim in one go, not in patches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 gloss goes onto a clean, dry surface, gets spread sparingly with a cloth or fine-pored sponge and is wiped over with a dry cloth after about 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the surface has to be clean. On trim, meaning the unpainted black plastic parts outside, there's more than dust after a winter: traffic film, road salt residue and wax haze from the last polish. An \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-wack-a1-all-in-one-intensivreiniger-aussen-intensivreiniger\"\u003eA1 \"ALL in ONE\" heavy-duty cleaner (exterior)\u003c\/a\u003e takes that off. After that the car needs proper drying time, not just one pass with a drying towel. Every gap and every trim edge still holds water after the wash, and it runs out as you apply, pulling pale streaks right there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the part-by-part rule applies. Take the whole bumper, arch to arch, then the sill trim, then the wheel arch liner. Stop halfway and carry on twenty minutes later, and you set an edge between fresh and half-dried product that later shows up as a shadow in raking light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, heat is the underrated enemy. A black trim piece in the midday sun gets hot enough that the product flashes off before it can soak in. That's exactly why the product information sheet rules out direct sun and hot parts. In practice: shady side first, or push the whole job into the early evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the bonnet the same temperature rule applies, only stricter. Engine covers, the airbox and the scuttle panel are plastic surfaces like any other and are among the spots where greying shows most. Work there on a cold engine, not straight after a drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe gloss brings back the colour, not the material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe no-go surface closest to hand outside is the tyre tread: a hand's width below the arch liner you're working on. Add glass, painted parts and, inside, controls like the steering wheel and pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe add headlights out of our own conviction. Headlight lenses are an optical surface with the same job as glass, and a dressing film on them scatters light instead of letting it through. You'll notice it straight away with oncoming traffic at night. On the tyre the dividing line is finer than it sounds: the sidewall is a rubber surface like any other, the tread is off limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second limit is more fundamental. The dressing works on the surface and gives it its black back, but it doesn't rebuild material. A scratch stays a scratch, a web of hairline cracks in an old trim piece stays visible, just black instead of grey. And a part that's already so brittle it snaps at the edge won't turn flexible again with any dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn return it scores a point many cheap products miss: the A1 is solvent-free. Solvent-based dressings give instant depth, but they evaporate again and take with them whatever mobile components are still left in the plastic. The upshot: after treatment the part isn't drier than before, it just has one more protective film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat leads to a clear if-then rule, and it hinges on the factory finish of the part. If the part left the factory glossy, like piano-black trim strips, grille surrounds or smooth trim panels, this version is the right one. If it was delivered grained and matte, like many modern bumper inserts and wheel arch trims, reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-kunststoffpflege-matt\"\u003ematte version of the trim dressing\u003c\/a\u003e, otherwise the part ends up looking like something it never was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a dressing is not a coating. The test measured two rain cycles, not a season. That the A1 barely faded doesn't mean it lasts a year, it means it hangs on longer than most of the others in the same trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOut in the open plastic ages, under a roof it barely does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll get the most out of this product if your car lives outside, because there UV and rain work on the trim all year round and the greying comes back fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a car kept under cover and driven twice a month in summer, the same process takes years. There a refresh every few seasons is more honest than a fixed interval, and the 250 ml bottle lasts accordingly. If you're bringing back a ten-year-old car with badly faded trim, on the other hand, plan the second pass after 30 minutes in from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne side effect from the product information sheet is worth more in day-to-day detailing than it sounds: the A1 gloss lifts polish and wax residue off plastic parts. Exactly those white edges that sit in the grain of the bumper and trim after a paint polish and won't come out with a cloth. A job plenty of people buy a separate product for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntistatic is the second point that plays out differently outside than inside. The surface no longer holds an electrostatic charge for fine dust to cling to. You notice it because the grey traffic film builds up more slowly between two washes and comes off more easily at the next one. If you want to dig further, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003eplastic care\u003c\/a\u003e range also has products built for pure colour depth without the staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the test no manufacturer writes down, and one you should do before you even start. Point the hose at the grey part and look at it wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf it turns jet black, the greying is purely optical and down to the roughened surface. That's exactly the state the dressing brings back, and the wet part shows you in advance what the result will look like. If it stays milky grey even when wet, the surface has broken down further than any dressing can make up for. Then you don't need a dressing but mechanical prep or a re-dyeing product, and two minutes with the hose save you a letdown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Wack \"A1\"","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":54707187843407,"sku":"D1-DRW-2780","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-glaenzend-kunststoffpflege.png?v=1787867254"},{"product_id":"dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-kunststoffpflege-matt","title":"A1 \"Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger\" Trim Care (Matt)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eThe Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger matt brings the colour back without putting a reflection in the screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Dr. Wack A1 \"Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger\" matt? A colour refresh for plastic, rubber and vinyl inside and out that dries down matt and, the manufacturer says, cuts reflections of the dashboard in the windscreen. Not suitable for glass, painted parts, tyre treads or controls such as the steering wheel and pedals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKunststoff-Tiefenpfleger matt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trim care product from Dr. Wack, made at the plant in Baar-Ebenhausen, for every interior and exterior plastic, rubber and vinyl surface on the car. You dose it onto a cloth and not onto the part, then it soaks in for around 5 minutes and gets wiped off. What stays behind is an antistatic film with a UV filter that scatters light instead of bouncing it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind that sit two ageing processes that Dr. Wack names in its own product information sheet. Over the years plastic loses its plasticisers, the small mobile molecules that sit between the long chain molecules and let them slide past each other. Once those have evaporated, chain rubs on chain, the part goes hard and sooner or later it splits at the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time UV light cracks the colour pigments open, and black turns into that washed-out grey. The Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger matt works against both: the manufacturer says it soaks into the plastic rather than just sitting on top, and it brings a UV filter with it. Day-to-day that means you are not treating the grey haze, you are treating what makes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatt here is not a taste, it is scatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matt surface throws light off in every direction, a glossy one bundles it — and that bundle is exactly what a steeply raked windscreen sends back into your field of view. That is why carmakers ship dashboards grained and dark. Two of the eight product benefits in the information sheet turn on this point: the reduced reflection and the explicit approval for plastics that are already matt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive minutes working in the material, not on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e You lay it on sparingly through a cloth or a fine-pored sponge, then come 5 minutes of dwell time and the wipe-off. Those five minutes are the difference between colouring the plastic and coating it: whatever has not soaked in by then belongs in the towel, not on the dashboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo bottles for two ranges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small 50 ml bottle is the size for one car interior and for anyone who first wants to see how matt matt really looks on their plastic. The big one holds 250 ml, five times as much, and covers bumpers, arch trims and exterior mouldings on top. Inside, users report 2 to 3 months before the next round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e We get a lot of questions about why the plastic looks streaky or greasy after treatment. Nearly always the same step is missing. Wiping down after the five minutes is not cosmetic, it is what creates the matt finish in the first place. Whatever has not soaked in during the dwell time is sitting on top as a film, and that film shines, goes tacky and pulls in dust. Take it off with a dry, clean towel, not with the one you applied with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe five minutes belong to the plastic, the rest belongs to the towel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a dusty panel, all your cloth spreads around is dust. The Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger matt belongs on a clean, dry surface, and it goes onto the cloth, never onto the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo clean it first. An \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-wack-a1-all-in-one-innenraumreiniger-glasreiniger\"\u003einterior and glass cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e pulls dust, the greasy film from fingers and nicotine residue off the surface, and then it has to dry. Put the conditioner on damp material and you thin it out and get clouds instead of an even panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen dose it sparingly onto a soft, absorbent cloth or a fine-pored sponge and lay it on evenly. Let it dwell for 5 minutes — that is when the actual work happens, the rest of the time you are only waiting. Then wipe down with a second, dry towel until the surface comes back flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full long-term effect Dr. Wack recommends a second round after about 30 minutes. That is the step almost nobody does, and it costs barely any product: the plastic is largely saturated from the first pass, so the second coat only fills the spots that came up short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo conditions come as notes in the product information sheet: no direct sun, no heated-up surface. A dashboard that has stood in the sun all morning is hot enough to dry the conditioner off before it can soak in. Then the film sits on top and you are back at the streak problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-kunststoffpflege-matt_anwendung.jpg?v=1787867852\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"Dr. Wack A1 Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger matt with a folded microfibre towel on the centre console\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe conditioner has no business on the steering wheel or the pedals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Wack rules out four surfaces outright: glass, painted parts, tyre treads and controls such as the steering wheel and pedals. With the last two it is not about the material, it is about grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe film that keeps dust off also lowers friction. On a steering wheel rim or a brake pedal that is the wrong property, because your hand and your shoe need to hold on there. The same thinking goes for the gear lever, the handbrake grip and the floor mats, even if those are not named in the exclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlass is just as much off limits. Nothing soaks in there, the film stays put and in backlight it produces exactly the smears you set out to get rid of. On the tyre the dividing line is finer than it sounds: the sidewall is a rubber surface like any other, the tread is explicitly excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the honest read from the lab. Auto Bild put nine plastic conditioners up against each other on colour refresh, durability over five washes, water repellency and material compatibility. The matt A1 won the test with a grade of 1.5, and it picked up its points mainly on wash durability and material compatibility. Another product in the same field refreshed the colour more strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you a clean if-then rule. If a part has to stay matt, so dashboard, door cards, grained and already matt plastics, you take this version. If you want maximum colour depth on black trim, on the unpainted plastic of bumpers, wheel arches and mouldings, and the gloss level there is not an issue, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-kunststoffpflege-glaenzend\"\u003eglossy version of the conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a limit in the other direction: the conditioner makes nothing matt that left the factory glossy. It simply adds no gloss of its own, that is all. So a piano-black panel on the centre console stays glossy, however often you work it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInside, dust decides how long it lasts, not the rain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-term effect Dr. Wack advertises is an outdoor figure. It describes how many wet drives and car washes the film survives. Inside the cabin, neither of those two is attacking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, dust decides. Antistatic means the surface no longer holds the electrostatic charge that dust clings to. You notice it because the grey haze comes back more slowly and lifts off dry, instead of you having to turn up with a damp cloth again. Users report two to three months before the next round is due.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside the maths is different. On black trim, rain, road salt and car washes work against the film, and that is exactly where the test measured durability. One special case is in the product information sheet as well: the Kunststoff-Tiefenpfleger matt lifts polish and wax residue off plastic parts. If you have white edges sitting on the bumper after a polish, this is the tool for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho actually gains from it: drivers whose cockpit catches more sun than the rest of the car, so convertibles and anything that lives outdoors. And anyone driving into a low sun morning or evening. In December the sun here sits less than 15 degrees above the horizon at midday, its light hits the windscreen at almost a grazing angle, and then the gloss level of the dashboard is part of what decides how much you see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wipe the inside of your car out twice a year and live with the grey, you do not need the deep action and will find simpler options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003etrim care\u003c\/a\u003e. And if your cockpit is piano black and display surfaces, you are only treating the grained parts around them anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the test no manufacturer writes down: judge the result on the windscreen, not on the dashboard. Straight after the wipe-down every treated surface looks good, from above, under cabin light, from half a metre away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether too much product stayed behind only shows from the driver's seat, looking into the light. Sit in and look for the outline of the dashboard in the screen. If it is there, one pass with the dry towel is missing. If it is gone, you worked clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Wack \"A1\"","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":54707188498767,"sku":"D1-DRW-2770","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":58584740233551,"sku":"D1-DRW-2773","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/dr-wack-a1-kunststoff-tiefenpfleger-kunststoffpflege-matt.png?v=1787867264"},{"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"},{"product_id":"meguiars-heavy-duty-trim-kit","title":"HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit Plastic Care Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit — restore faded exterior trim and protect it for good\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the Meguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit stand out? This three-part restoration set cleans and restores greyed, faded plastic and rubber trim in two steps: the Cleaning Solution pulls off oxidised residue and contamination, then the Protective Trim Shield seals it with UV protection that holds for 250+ washes. Applicator pad included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaded, grey trim is the most common eyesore on an otherwise well-kept car. The paint can still be gleaming while weathered mirror caps, door mouldings, bumper trim and wheel-arch liners give away the car's real age. UV, road salt, cleaning chemicals and heat cycles attack plastic at a molecular level: the surface oxidises, goes porous and loses its original deep-black or anthracite tone. Ordinary trim dressings tend to mask that for a week or two at best. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e restores weathered trim for good — with a two-part process that deep-cleans first and then locks in the protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA two-stage restoration system with a real deep-clean step.\u003c\/strong\u003e The key difference from just wiping on a trim dressing is that first step: the Cleaning Solution in the kit pulls oxidised residue, contamination and old dressing build-up out of the plastic. That cleaning step is what makes the Protective Trim Shield actually grab — nothing seals to a surface that hasn't been prepped. That's the line between a quick surface job and a proper restoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250+ washes of durability thanks to UV-blocking tech.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Protective Trim Shield packs UV blockers that shield your trim from the number-one cause of fading: UV light. The seal is rated for 250+ car washes — where standard trim dressings wash off after a handful. Day-to-day that means one treatment a season is enough to keep the protection up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete set with applicator pad — everything in one box.\u003c\/strong\u003e The restoration set holds all three pieces you need for a full job: Cleaning Solution, Protective Trim Shield and a dedicated Trim Shield Applicator Pad. The pad is built for precise work on narrow trim strips and awkwardly shaped plastic — even product laydown with no bleed onto the paint next to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit in dry, cool conditions (out of direct sun and not below 5 °C). Step 1: put the Cleaning Solution on the supplied pad and work the plastic in straight-line passes. The oxidation shows up straight away as dark residue on the pad. Once you've gone over it all, wipe down with a clean microfibre and let it dry. Step 2: load the Protective Trim Shield onto the clean, dry pad and lay it down thin on the plastic. Let it soak in (15–20 minutes), then lightly buff with a clean cloth. The result: deep black, satin-matt, with long-lasting protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it clicks that the cleaning stage before sealing is the step that matters, you'll never reach for a plain dressing spray without prepping again. The Cleaning Solution in the kit isn't an optional extra — it's the key to how long the whole system lasts. On a surface that hasn't been prepped and is still oxidised, the Protective Trim Shield would flake or go patchy within weeks. On a properly cleaned surface it grabs deep into the plastic and holds through hundreds of washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy trim fades — and why normal care isn't enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior plastic and rubber trim has a different chemical make-up to car paint. Paint has a hard clear-coat layer shielding it from UV and oxidation. Plastic is either surface-treated (on higher-end cars) or left raw matt-black. UV light breaks apart the polymer chains in the plastic — a process known as UV degradation. The upshot: the plastic greys out, turns brittle and loses its original deep tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary trim sprays and silicone dressings mask that short-term by wetting the greyed surface with an oil or silicone film. It looks good on the first pass, but it's washed off again after a few downpours or washes. Worse still: silicone can soak into porous plastic and prime the surface in a way that fights later care — a headache plenty of detailers know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit tackles the root problem differently: the Cleaning Solution pulls the oxidised top layer and contamination out of the plastic so the Protective Trim Shield bonds to the actual material. The Trim Shield chemically bonds to the plastic and forms a protective layer that soaks up UV. What you get is a restoration, not a cover-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result after a HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit treatment is immediate and genuinely striking. Trim that looked grey and weathered for years comes back to its original deep black. The car looks years younger with restored plastic — and the state of the trim really does mirror how well a car is looked after: a car that gets its trim cared for regularly tends to be treated carefully everywhere else too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep by step: trim restoration with the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 1: wash the car and dry the plastic areas you're treating. Oil, grime and old dressing residue have to be off the surface before the Cleaning Solution goes on. Step 2: put a little Cleaning Solution on the applicator pad and work the plastic in overlapping, straight-line passes. The pad picks up residue as you go — you'll see it as dark discolouration on the pad. Roll the pad onto a clean cloth now and then to clear the residue it's lifted. Step 3: take the surface down with a clean microfibre and let it dry fully. Step 4: load the Protective Trim Shield onto the pad and lay it down thin, in even coats, over the prepped surface. Thin beats thick — too much product can leave a tacky film. Step 5: let it soak in for 15–20 minutes, then lightly buff with a clean cloth. The result shows straight away: deep black, an even surface with a rich sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to watch: keep the Cleaning Solution off paint, chrome and metal fittings. The product is formulated purely for plastic and rubber and can leave unwanted marks on other materials. Tape off the line between plastic and paint where the trim blends straight into the bodywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars run in especially sunny regions or near the coast, regular trim care matters even more. UV is far stronger on the coast and across southern Europe than up north — so unprotected plastic degrades that much faster. The Protective Trim Shield's UV-blocking tech slows that right down. For cars in heavy sun we'd say redo the treatment every six months rather than just once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is also ideal for cars just out of long storage or winter lay-up. Plastic that's sat exposed to the weather for months often shows sped-up oxidation. The deep-clean with the Cleaning Solution strips those seasonal deposits cleanly and preps the surface perfectly for the protective seal — a solid way to kick off the year's car care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Trim Kit fits — which plastic parts it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is made for every black and grey plastic and rubber part on the car's exterior: mirror housings, bumper trim, sill mouldings, wheel-arch liners, door-handle recesses, plastic roof rails, tailgate trim and window surrounds. It works on both textured (grained) and smooth plastic surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars with trim in other colours (white, silver, beige) the kit is less suited — the Protective Trim Shield is tuned for black and dark-grey plastic and can leave an unwanted tint on lighter plastic. For those we'd point you to a universal trim care product in a clear formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a professional trim restoration by a detailing pro, the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is a much cheaper route. A pro trim restoration runs somewhere between €100 and €400 depending on the work and the car. The home-user kit gives comparable results in plenty of cases — especially with moderate oxidation — for a fraction of that. With heavy damage or structural harm to the plastic a professional job is still worth it. The kit is tuned for oxidation and fading, not physical scratches or deep damage to the plastic itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit vs. PLASTX — two takes on plastic care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiar's range has several plastic-care products for different jobs. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-plastx-clear-plastic-cleaner-and-polish\"\u003ePLASTX Clear Plastic Cleaner \u0026amp; Polish\u003c\/a\u003e is made for clear and light-coloured plastics — think headlight lenses, gauge covers and plastic windows. It polishes and cleans, but it isn't built for matt-black exterior trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is made specifically for the black and grey exterior plastic on a car — bumpers, mirror housings, door mouldings. The kit restores deeper than most single products, because it uses that two-component approach of deep-clean plus protective seal. If you've got serious oxidation on exterior plastic, a plain spray won't get you far — this is where the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is the right call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-paint-dash-and-glass-pflegeset\"\u003einterior care set\u003c\/a\u003e for cabin plastic and leather and you've got a full plastic-care workflow covering the car inside and out. The overall look of a well-kept car benefits from doing both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the Meguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit — who it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete set is the ideal answer for owners who want to restore weathered trim without handing the car over to a pro. The kit suits every experience level: the job comes down to two simple steps and needs no professional gear. The applicator pad in the box keeps handling easy and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a strong pick for used-car owners whose cars show faded trim — a common sight on cars that live outdoors. Restoring with the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is the cheapest way to lift a car's overall look noticeably: the state of the trim has an outsized pull on how the whole car reads, and on its resale value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt €34.90 for the complete set, the trim-restoration kit is excellent value. Durability past 250 washes means one treatment a year is enough in most cases — and far cheaper over time than paying a pro again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners who detail their own car regularly, the kit is a smart addition to the workflow. Team it with a quality drying towel, a wax applicator pad for the paint and an interior cleaner and you've got a full care workflow that brings the car inside and out up to pro standard in a single half-day session. The trim is often the last neglected detail — the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit closes that gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter treating it, we'd say go easy on the treated trim during normal washes: no steam cleaners straight on the plastic, no high-alkaline shampoo that could bite into the seal. With a mild pH-neutral car shampoo and gentle wash passes, the Protective Trim Shield's layer holds for the full stated 250+ washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is the answer to one of the most common eyesores on used and daily-driven cars: weathered trim. The kit makes the visual difference plenty of owners want but can't get from paint and glass cleaning alone. With the right prep and two simple steps, a car's whole look transforms — visibly, durably and at an attractive price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're using the kit for the first time, start on an out-of-the-way test patch — say a small area of the rear wheel-arch liner. That lets you check how it works and sits with your car's specific plastic before you do all the visible parts. That test step is well worth it on cars with an unknown care history — silicone products may have gone on in the past that could hurt how the Protective Trim Shield grabs. If in doubt, degrease the surface once more with an isopropanol cleaner before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is available at Detailing1 as a complete set. Delivery includes all three components (Cleaning Solution, Protective Trim Shield, Applicator Pad) in one box — ready to go, no extra kit needed. For a professional finish all you need is a clean microfibre and a couple of hours. That's all it takes to bring faded trim permanently back to how it first looked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe before-and-after gap with the kit is dramatic in most cases — especially on badly weathered plastic that's had no care for years. Trim that looked \"hopeless\" and seemed to need replacing can often be fully restored with the HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit. That saves buying pricey replacement parts and shows how targeted care can lift a car's value and looks for a fraction of what a repair would cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: the Meguiar's HEAVY DUTY Trim Kit is for anyone who wants to restore faded trim for good — not with a short-lived dressing, but with a real protective coating that blocks UV and holds for 250+ washes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"1 set","offer_id":57344822280527,"sku":"D1-MEG-G250100EU","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-HEAVY-DUTY-Trim-Kit-Kunststoffpflege-Set-1-Set_PS1.jpg?v=1775376131"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege","title":"PROFILINE PlasticCare Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBring plastic back to life and protect it for the long run with SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare actually do? This solvent-free plastic care revives faded colours, masks dull patches and surface scratches, and seals every plastic part inside and outside the car — engine-bay preservation right after the wash included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaded plastic trim, dull dashboards and engine covers gone grey are some of the most common jobs detailing businesses tackle day in, day out. What plenty of people don't realise: most silicone-based plastic dressings throw out a quick shine but pull in dust, leave a tacky surface and give you no real protection. \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a different route — a solvent-free, regenerating plastic care that revives colours, masks dull patches and scratches, and lays down a protective preservation layer on the plastic without any in-your-face high-gloss look. What you get is a subtle, natural sheen close to factory-fresh, and it sells far better to your customers than a greasy, shiny dashboard. Available in three pack sizes — 1 litre, 5 litres and 25 litres — PlasticCare covers everything from the small one-man outfit to the big detailing chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour revival with a subtle, natural sheen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and dark-grey plastic parts look rich and deep again after treatment, without that artificial shine. The subtle sheen SONAX is known for comes from a thin preservation layer that reflects light evenly instead of mirroring it like a silicone film. That matters most on high-end cars, where too much gloss on the dashboard reads as cheap and puts off discerning customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent-free — safe for every type of plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula won't attack painted or unpainted plastics and works across the whole interior. Unlike solvent-based alternatives, PlasticCare doesn't dry the plastic out or make it brittle. Long term that's the difference that counts: solvents lift surface grime but pull the plasticisers out of the material at the same time — the opposite of real, lasting care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine-bay preservation in one step.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprayed on straight after the engine wash, PlasticCare seals every plastic cover and cable sheath in the bay. The surfaces are protected and get a tidy, looked-after finish that makes the difference at inspections and used-car sales. No separate engine-bay product needed — PlasticCare handles that job too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best result, fill PlasticCare into a SONAX Sprayboy and, depending on how much sheen you want, dilute it up to 1:2 with water. Less concentrate gives you a flatter, more natural look — ideal for dashboards and centre consoles, where high gloss can cause glare. For the engine bay, use PlasticCare neat, right after the engine wash and once you've blown excess water out of the recesses and off the ignition system with compressed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic care without solvents — why that makes a difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plastic-care market is a mess, and a lot of products promise more than they deliver. Most cheap interior sprays and plastic dressings are built on silicone oils and solvents. The silicone oil delivers instant shine, the solvent helps it soak in fast. The problem: silicone oils sit on the surface as a film and pull in dust like a magnet. After a few days the dressed dashboard looks dustier than before. Solvents, meanwhile, go after the plasticisers in the plastic over time — the very substances that keep it supple and colour-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/strong\u003e works without solvents and instead relies on a regenerating blend of active ingredients that sinks into the top layer of the plastic, brings faded pigments back to life and forms a thin protective coat. That coat isn't tacky, barely attracts dust and creates no unnatural shine. The effect lasts far longer than with silicone products, because the actives don't just sit on the surface and disappear at the next wipe — they genuinely regenerate the top layers of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the daily run of a detailing business this difference shows up in two places above all. First, the treated surface stays clean much longer, because there's no silicone film binding particles. Second, PlasticCare is easy to redo — when the customer comes back weeks later, a fresh coat keys in perfectly, with no layers building up and nothing to strip off first. With silicone-based products you often have to clean the old layer off before you can dress fresh — a step that costs time and calls for solvent cleaners that, in turn, stress the plastic all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus of the solvent-free formula shows in how it handles delicate plastics: high-end cars increasingly use soft-coated interior surfaces — so-called soft-touch plastics that feel great but react extremely badly to solvents. A single contact with aggressive products can leave these surfaces permanently tacky or rub the soft-touch coating away. PlasticCare is safe on these delicate surfaces and cares for them without attacking the coating — something that matters a lot when you're detailing premium cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRestoring plastic — application inside and on exterior parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlasticCare is deliberately simple to apply, so it stays fast and efficient in the day-to-day too. For the interior, fill the product into a Sprayboy, spray it onto a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-sensitivesurface-detailer-innenraumreiniger\"\u003esoft microfibre care pad\u003c\/a\u003e and spread it evenly across the plastic. Don't spray straight onto the surface — first, you avoid overspray on glass and displays, and second, you've got better control over how much you lay down. A thin, even coat is enough; thicker layers don't give a better result, they just dry slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiluting with water up to 1:2 is a handy feature plenty of products don't offer. For the dashboard and centre console we'd go with the diluted version — the result is a subtle, silky sheen that throws no glare in direct sun. On cars with big, light dashboards in particular, too much gloss can mirror in the windscreen and spoil your view. For door cards and plastic parts in the boot you can work neat, since glare doesn't matter there and the stronger colour-revival effect is exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, PlasticCare plays to its strength on unpainted plastic parts: bumper trim, mirror caps, wheel-arch liners and side mouldings that have gone grey under UV get their dark colour back. The effect isn't permanent — after a few weeks outdoors and a handful of washes it fades — but for prepping a car before a sale or as a regular care step it's convincing. If you want more durable protection on exterior plastics, you can use PlasticCare as a base coat and then lay down \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-ceramiccoating-cc-plastic-rubber-kunststoffversiegelung\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Plastic+Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e as a long-term seal on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that matters when you apply it: don't work on hot surfaces. PlasticCare needs a moment to dry evenly — on heated plastic the watery part flashes off too fast and you can get patchy spots. Ideally you work at room temperature or in the shade. Same goes for storage: keep it away from frost, as the water-based formula can take damage below zero. A product that's frozen through can lose its even consistency and shouldn't be used any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a typical car interior you need about 20 to 30 millilitres of concentrate diluted — which means a litre of PlasticCare covers around thirty to forty full interior treatments. On cars with a lot of interior plastic, like SUVs or vans, reckon on double. That mileage is one of the reasons PlasticCare works out cheaper long term than budget products, despite the higher upfront price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine-bay preservation — the underrated job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngine-bay preservation is an area plenty of detailers skip or cover with specialist products. PlasticCare gives you a practical edge here: it takes that job on as well, with no extra product needed. The best moment is straight after the engine wash — the bay is clean, the surfaces still slightly damp, and PlasticCare spreads especially evenly and quickly on the wet surfaces, because the water acts as a glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe routine: first blow excess water out of the recesses, off the connectors and the ignition system with compressed air. Then spray PlasticCare neat onto the plastic covers with the Sprayboy, evenly. The preservation guards against fresh dirt, stops the heat, oil vapours and the elements from roughening and greying the plastic, and gives the bay a clean, evenly cared-for finish. When the car gets valued — used-car sale, lease return or inspection — a cared-for engine bay makes a measurable difference to the overall impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne from day-to-day: PlasticCare is also brilliant for campers and commercial vehicles, where the engine bay often takes far more dirt than on a car. The solvent-free formula is harmless to rubber seals and cable sheaths in the bay — both materials that solvent-based preservers can attack. On electric and hybrid vehicles the gentle formula is a plus too, since sensitive high-voltage cable sheathing and electronic connectors don't get hit with aggressive chemistry. A clean, preserved engine bay signals at the MOT and at every garage visit that the car is looked after carefully — a detail that experienced inspectors and buyers spot straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic care compared — PlasticCare vs. XTREME plastic sealant vs. interior spray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the PROFILINE PlasticCare, the SONAX range also has the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-xtreme-ceramic-kunststoff-versiegelung\"\u003eXTREME Ceramic Kunststoff-Versiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e. The difference: the XTREME version is pitched as an end-user product and brings a ceramic sealing component aimed mainly at protection. PROFILINE PlasticCare, by contrast, is the choice for professional use, because it dilutes, comes in large packs (1 l, 5 l, 25 l) and covers engine-bay preservation on top of the care side. For daily use with dozens of cars a week, PlasticCare is the more economical and more versatile pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassic interior sprays off the DIY-store shelf aren't a serious comparison. They're built almost entirely on silicone oil, throw out an artificial high gloss that's unwanted in professional detailing, and offer no real care or regeneration. In a detailing business they've got no place near a car — they leave residues that get in the way of a later ceramic coating and have to be removed with effort. PlasticCare, on the other hand, plays nicely with all the common coating systems and forms no problematic silicone layers. That's a key point for businesses that offer ceramic coatings alongside detailing: with PlasticCare you care for the plastic without buying yourself trouble for later coating work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailers after a complete care system, the combo of PlasticCare for plastic, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-gummipfleger-gummipflege-reifenpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE GummiPfleger\u003c\/a\u003e for rubber and tyres, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/a\u003e for leather gives you seamless cover across every interior material. Each product is specialised for its material and delivers better results than a one-size-fits-all interior product that does everything \"a bit\". If you're not ready to build out a material-specific system like that, you can start with PlasticCare alone and already make a big jump in quality over universal products — then add the other specialists step by step as demand grows and customers start to appreciate the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare is aimed at detailing businesses, car dealers and garages that care for interiors and engine bays every day. The 5-litre pack is the most economical option for high-throughput operations — and the 25-litre drum is cheaper again for big businesses or detailing chains. Being dilutable with water makes PlasticCare one of the most economical plastic-care products on the market: a litre turns into three litres of ready-to-use solution at 1:2 dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor used-car detailers, PlasticCare is especially valuable, because it regenerates faded plastics fast and visibly — exactly what customers clock on their first look into the interior. A freshly detailed dashboard with a natural sheen gives the impression of a well-kept car, and that, in our experience, lifts the price you can ask noticeably. Paired with a thorough interior clean — say with SONAX PROFILINE MultiStar as a pre-cleaner — PlasticCare delivers the visual finish that marks the line between \"clean\" and \"detailed\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest note: PlasticCare is a care and preservation product, not a permanent seal. On heavily UV-exposed exterior plastics the effect fades after a few weeks and has to be redone. If you want a long-term solution for exterior plastics, use PlasticCare as the care base and set a ceramic coating over it. Inside, where UV exposure is lower, the effect lasts much longer. But for what it's built for — professional plastic care in the daily detailing run — SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare is one of the most convincing solutions on the market: high yield, versatile, and a result you can be proud of. Interior, engine bay or exterior plastics — PlasticCare is the product that shouldn't be missing from any pro detailing kit. Once you've used it in the daily run, you'll quickly find that interior sprays and budget plastic dressings are done for — not because it's pricier, but because it simply works better and even comes out cheaper long term. The real difference shows not just in the instant result, but above all in how it lasts and how well it plays with the care steps and seals that come after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57344841843023,"sku":"D1-SNX-2054050","price":18.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57344841875791,"sku":"D1-SNX-2055000","price":79.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 liters","offer_id":57344841908559,"sku":"D1-SNX-2057050","price":235.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare_1000ml.png?v=1774741150"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege","title":"PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRescue weathered plastics and protect them for good — SONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat can a deep plastic conditioner do that regular plastic care products can't? This silicone-free pro-grade deep conditioner from the PROFILINE line soaks deep into porous exterior plastics, brings faded black back to life and lays down protection that survives several shampoo washes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnpainted exterior plastics are one of the most common eyesores on a car: bumpers, sill trims, wheel arch flares and mirror housings fade over time from deep black to a dull grey — a dead giveaway of UV damage and neglect. A lot of care products only sit on top of the surface and wash straight off with the next rain or the next shampoo. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e goes deeper: the silicone-free gel formula works into the pores of the plastic, feeds the material from within and brings back the original depth of colour for good — with staying power that outlasts several washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep action, not a surface coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gel formula is built to work its way into the microporous structure of exterior plastics. Bare plastic has a porous surface that loses plasticisers over time — the result is fading and that grey, lifeless look. The PlasticProtectant sinks into those pores and feeds the material with conditioning agents that take over the plasticiser role and regenerate the surface from the inside out. A surface coating never gets that deep and wipes off the first time you touch it with a cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting protection that holds through several washes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A common gripe with plastic dressings is how quickly they give up — one rain shower or one shampoo wash and the effect is gone. The PROFILINE PlasticProtectant is built for day-in, day-out pro use: the formula stands up to several pressure-washer passes and shampoo washes. For detailing shops that means you don't have to redo the plastics every time a car comes back in — a clear efficiency win over shorter-lived products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone-free formula — safe around paint, rubber and vinyl wraps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone in plastic dressings is a well-known headache in detailing shops: it oversprays onto paint, leaves panels unfit for fresh paint or wraps, and leaves residue on window frames that gets in the way of later glass coatings. The PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" contains no silicone — so you can use it right up against paintwork and seals without residue messing up the rest of your workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best results, prep the plastic first — strip off dirt, old dressing residue and silicone left behind by previous products with a plastic cleaner or a mild APC. Old residue on the surface stops the PlasticProtectant from sinking in properly, and the effect ends up far weaker than on a clean substrate. Lay the product down thin on an applicator sponge or a soft cloth and work it into the surface. Less is more: a thin film does more than a thick coat that dries on top and goes streaky. Bring the plastic up to room temperature first — on ice-cold plastic the gel soaks in slower and tends to leave a surface film rather than working deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSilicone-free deep plastic care — how the Plastic Protectant brings weathered exterior plastic back to life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX's PROFILINE line stands for formulas with higher active concentrations than the consumer range — with the PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" that means a bigger share of the active conditioning agents that do the deep work. Those agents are low-molecular, i.e. small enough to get into the microporous structure of hard plastic. Standard plastic dressings often lean on silicones because they flash off fast and give instant gloss — but silicone doesn't get into the plastic, it just sits on top. The PlasticProtectant works instead with polar conditioning oils and polymers that are chemically at home with the polypropylene and polyamide plastics that dominate car construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe UV-protection components in the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e are the key to long-term care. UV radiation is the number-one cause of plastic fading: it breaks up the molecular chains at the surface, oxidises it and drives out the plasticisers that give the plastic its colour and flexibility. UV stabilisers in the formula absorb or reflect UV before it can damage the plastic. Using the PlasticProtectant regularly keeps building up that UV-protective film and holds the original depth of colour longer than going without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor badly weathered plastic that's already gone grey and brittle, a two-step job makes sense: first a plastic restoration with an abrasive deep-care product that mechanically takes off the oxidised layer; then the PlasticProtectant as the long-term-protection finish. On its own the PlasticProtectant can improve the look of very weathered plastic, but it can't take it all the way back to new if the damage has gone deep into the material. As a care product for well-kept or moderately weathered plastic, though, it's spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow it behaves varies a little by plastic type: polypropylene (PP), the most common exterior plastic on bumpers and sills, is fairly non-polar and takes the care formula well. Polycarbonate (PC) on headlight housings and some mirror covers is a touch smoother and more porous — here a second application after the first has soaked in can help push the deep action further. ABS plastics on trim pieces and exterior mouldings have a finer surface texture and, being less porous, take the PlasticProtectant up more slowly — so a longer dwell time (10–15 minutes instead of 5) works best before you wipe off the excess. The product is compatible with all common automotive plastics; even so, a quick spot test on a small area before the full job is worth it on older or unfamiliar plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fine on rubber is a nice bonus: rubber on window seals, door frames and bumper edges also loses plasticisers to UV and ozone and goes brittle over time. You can put the PlasticProtectant on those rubber parts too and feed them the same conditioning components as the plastic. That keeps the workflow simple: one product for unpainted exterior plastic and the rubber right next to it, with no switching between products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying the Plastic Protectant Exterior — application, thin coats and common mistakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplying the PlasticProtectant right starts with prepping the plastic: fully cleaned, dry and brought up to roughly room temperature. Put a small drop of the gel on a closed-cell foam applicator or a microfibre cloth and work it evenly into the plastic in small circular motions. The gel consistency lets you meter it out in a controlled way — it doesn't run, doesn't drip and stays put where you lay it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake in application: too much product at once. A thick film on the plastic looks intensely glossy at first, but it dries unevenly and leaves streaky, whitish patches once it's set. The right amount is far less than you'd expect — the product is meant to soak in, not sit on the surface. A second thin coat after the first has soaked in beats one thick coat. After applying, let it dwell for 5–10 minutes, then take off the excess with a dry, clean microfibre cloth and even out the sheen at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor bumpers with deep textures and honeycomb patterns, a fine detailing brush helps work the gel into the recesses. Textured exterior plastics have more surface area than flat parts and need a bit more product to match — but still lay it down thin so nothing dries up in the grooves. A common issue with bumper honeycomb is dressing drying in the corners and showing up as white residue once it sets. Thanks to its clear, gel-like formula the PlasticProtectant is less prone to white residue than silicone-based products — but overdo the application and it can happen here too. Lay it down thin and work out the excess: that's the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUV protection and durability — how many washes the protection lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow long the PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" lasts depends on a few things: how often you wash the car, the water temperature, the mechanical contact in a car wash and the car's sun\/UV exposure. Under normal conditions — a monthly wash, moderate sun — the built-up protection holds for 4–8 weeks at a level well above untreated plastic. Wash weekly or run it through heavy pressure-washing and durability drops off accordingly, but it still holds longer than surface-only rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pro detailing shops, the long-term effect means you don't have to redo the plastics on cars that come back within a few weeks. A car brought in for a full detail with its plastics treated with the PlasticProtectant stays in top shape for 4–6 weeks under the owner's normal use. That cuts down complaints about plastics fading fast and saves time day in, day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that matters in practice: the first coat on badly weathered plastic often doesn't show the full result yet. Weathered, porous plastic drinks up that first coat of PlasticProtectant fast and fills the deepest pores; the gloss and depth of colour improve noticeably, but not to the max. A second coat once the first has fully soaked in (a third on very heavy weathering) takes the deep action to its best. Building it up like this — several thin layers instead of one thick one — is more efficient and gives a more even, deeper result than a single heavy application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars that catch a lot of sun — say in countries with intense sunlight, or parked outside all summer — a monthly top-up makes sense. Heavy sun exposure uses up the UV-protection components faster, because they soak up the UV energy that would otherwise damage the plastic. A quick refresh takes only a few minutes per car and keeps the plastics safe from that greyish ageing effect for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" compared — vs. PlasticCare and vs. KunststoffGel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the SONAX plastic-care range there are clear positioning differences. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e is also a PROFILINE product, but it's built for broader use on painted and unpainted plastics — more of an all-rounder, less specialised on deep action for badly weathered exterior plastics. For cars with mixed plastic surfaces (inside + outside, painted + unpainted) the PlasticCare is a handy one-product solution; for unpainted exterior plastics only, the PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" is the more focused pick with stronger deep action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne comparison point that often gets underrated in practice: the effect on matte plastics. Some modern cars come with matte or satin-finished exterior plastics from the factory (matte spoilers or mirror housings, for instance). On those surfaces a glossy plastic dressing would wreck the matte look you want and throw up shiny patches. Applied thin, the PROFILINE PlasticProtectant leaves a subtle, understated level of sheen — so with a very thin coat and thorough working-out it can go on matte plastics too without killing the matte look completely. For deliberately matte surfaces, though, a product made specifically for matte finishes — one that's guaranteed not to add gloss — is the safer bet. On normal, slightly glossy exterior plastics the PlasticProtectant is the go-to in the PROFILINE range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME KunststoffGel \"Außen\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the consumer version for the same job: unpainted exterior plastics. It handles much like the PROFILINE PlasticProtectant but has a lower active concentration — ideal for the occasional user who dresses their car once or twice a year. The PROFILINE product is built for day-in, day-out pro use and packs more active density per application — which pays off far more on badly weathered surfaces and in shops running lots of cars a day than the consumer version does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rubber care near window seals and door frames, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-gummipfleger-gummipflege-reifenpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE GummiPfleger\u003c\/a\u003e is the companion pick: it's formulated specifically to bring elasticity back into rubber and uses different actives than the PlasticProtectant. For the lower sill rubbers and window frames, a combo works best: PlasticProtectant for the plastic surfaces, GummiPfleger for the rubber seals right next to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying plastic care — who the SONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" is right for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first pick for pro detailing shops that work exterior plastics every day and need a long-lasting, silicone-free solution. One litre, applied thin, covers a lot of cars — the pack size is aimed at day-in, day-out pro use. For the private user with one or two cars who wants to keep their plastics looking their best for good, the 1-litre bottle is economical in the long run too: applied thin, you use very little per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PlasticProtectant is especially relevant for owners of cars older than 5 years, since by then exterior plastics have lost a lot of their depth of colour without care — even if the car gets washed regularly. Hardest hit are cars whose exterior plastic has already faded noticeably — a grey spoiler, dull bumpers, bleached-out sill trims. One intensive treatment shows the difference straight away; regular care after that keeps the regenerated look going for good. As a verified SONAX dealer, Detailing1 keeps the PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" permanently in stock in the 1-litre pack size for day-in, day-out pro use. The product is ready to go straight away — no dilution, no prep, straight from the bottle onto the applicator and off you go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57345086325071,"sku":"D1-SNX-2103000","price":24.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior_1liter.png?v=1774731882"}],"url":"https:\/\/detiiling1.com\/collections\/kunststoffpflege.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}