Long lasting plastic restorer?? Tuf Shine? - AcuraLegend.Org - The Acura Legend Forum for All Generations of the Honda / Acura Legend; 1986 to Present

dosto233 · 07-17-2013, 03:12 PM

What's everyone's favorite plastic/black restorer? After coming up on Meguiars new 'Ultimate' Black Plastic Restorer, I was googling and reading some reviews when I came up on a mention of Tuf Shine Black Restore. The company claims it is a Permanent restoration of black auto plastics (while some have mentioned it last months. The Autogeek reviews look Pretty damn promising. Anyone used it? The black Plastic below the bumper on my SE is looking pretty terrible and I'm considering it since Mothers Back to Black just doesn't last.

http://tufshine.com/products/black-restore/

cars-all-mighty · 07-23-2013, 04:43 PM

I prefer lexol. i would stay away from anything solvent based. it short term works the best but its a harsh formula (health too).

dosto233 · 07-25-2013, 01:11 AM

Hmm, I've never tried Lexol but according to their site they don't really offer a plastic 'restorer' but a basic protectant which is just a dressing with protectant qualities. I was interested in the Tuf-Shind Restorer because its permanent and meant to restore completely (and don't believe it contains solvents).

cars-all-mighty · 07-25-2013, 01:31 PM

ya lexol woln't tell you that, its what we detail alot of materials with at my work.

the tuff shine does look promising

91RosewoodBrown · 12-13-2013, 04:23 PM

I also use Mothers Back to Black, it doesn't last very long but is easy to apply. I wish it was thicker, though. It's like water and I always spill some when I'm trying to get it on a rag.

*stevieray* · 01-06-2014, 01:47 PM

Check Griot's Garage. They make this bumper and trim reconditioner that is actually pretty good. Someone used to make a dye that came in a applicator that looked like shoe polish but I can't remember who that was. Back to Black is pretty good, too.

JahJah · 01-09-2014, 01:53 AM

Try Wipe new, I just did it on mines and it looks great.

07-17-2013, 03:12 PM	#1
dosto233 Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 72 '95 ACURA Legend Sedan SE	Long lasting plastic restorer?? Tuf Shine? What's everyone's favorite plastic/black restorer? After coming up on Meguiars new 'Ultimate' Black Plastic Restorer, I was googling and reading some reviews when I came up on a mention of Tuf Shine Black Restore. The company claims it is a Permanent restoration of black auto plastics (while some have mentioned it last months. The Autogeek reviews look Pretty damn promising. Anyone used it? The black Plastic below the bumper on my SE is looking pretty terrible and I'm considering it since Mothers Back to Black just doesn't last. http://tufshine.com/products/black-restore/

12-13-2013, 04:23 PM	#5
91RosewoodBrown Legend Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,573 '91 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model Real Name: Ben	I also use Mothers Back to Black, it doesn't last very long but is easy to apply. I wish it was thicker, though. It's like water and I always spill some when I'm trying to get it on a rag. __________________

01-06-2014, 01:47 PM	#6
stevieray Old Ass Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 885 '07 ACURA RL	Check Griot's Garage. They make this bumper and trim reconditioner that is actually pretty good. Someone used to make a dye that came in a applicator that looked like shoe polish but I can't remember who that was. Back to Black is pretty good, too. __________________ R.I.P. Fut

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07-23-2013, 04:43 PM	#2
cars-all-mighty pick-n-pull graduate Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 176 '87 ACURA Legend Coupe L Real Name: Ryan	I prefer lexol. i would stay away from anything solvent based. it short term works the best but its a harsh formula (health too).

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dosto233 Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 72 '95 ACURA Legend Sedan SE	Hmm, I've never tried Lexol but according to their site they don't really offer a plastic 'restorer' but a basic protectant which is just a dressing with protectant qualities. I was interested in the Tuf-Shind Restorer because its permanent and meant to restore completely (and don't believe it contains solvents).

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cars-all-mighty pick-n-pull graduate Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 176 '87 ACURA Legend Coupe L Real Name: Ryan	ya lexol woln't tell you that, its what we detail alot of materials with at my work. the tuff shine does look promising

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JahJah Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brooklyn, Savannah, Hawaii, CoSprings Posts: 289 '93 ACURA Legend Sedan L '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: Jahmali	Try Wipe new, I just did it on mines and it looks great.

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