Plastics Restoration - 2006 Nissan Xterra

What's up internet! In this video, I demonstrate the process that I took to restore the faded and fading plastics on a 2006 Nissan Xterra. After doing my own research, I determined that the best method for me, would be to use ceramic coat. It should last around 1-2 years and was relatively inexpensive. To get the best results, it is important to make sure the surfaces are as clean as possible. I washed my Xterra, then wiped down all the plastics with isopropyl alcohol before applying the ceramic coat. Don't forget to "Like" and "Subscribe" and thank you for watching!
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Products/Supplies I Used:
Isopropyl alcohol 91% and 70% (I ran out of the 91% near the end): amzn.to/3JlFg1P
LOTS of microfiber rags: amzn.to/443J8hl
Avalon King ARMOR SHIELD IX DIY CERAMIC COATING KIT (not paid sponsorship or promotion!!!):
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Chrisfix:
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[@fourtenscapegoat]

This convinced me to buy and try this! Love the results, my Frontier has the same issue.

[@_moes_garage_]

Hey glad I could help! Btw you can use any ceramic coat product of your choice. I used this one because I already had it 👍

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Nice Vid going to buy it and do this on my Xterra

[@_moes_garage_]

Thanks! Although I didn't buy this ceramic coat for specifically for the plastics. I bought it to coat my motorcycle helmet so it would be easier to clean 🤣 I saw Chrisfix use it on his plastics, so that's why I decided to try it on the xterra's plastics.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Haha, I just did this yesterday on my XTerra but with Back to black. The ceramic should last a long time!!!! I’ve used Avalon King coating on my Outlander paint. Great stuff!!!

[@_moes_garage_]

Hey that's good to know! I didn't buy this specifically for this project. I bought it to ceramic coat my motorcycle helmet but that obviously didn't use up a lot.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

@@_moes_garage_ yep, the protection on paint lasts at least 2 years! Great stuff!

[@_moes_garage_]

​@@MaximumDIYGaragehow are you liking the "back to black" how's it holding up?

[@brjones27]

I have this same Xterra, except its yellow. Once I get the cats replaced, gonna try this. Awesome work and thank you!

[@_moes_garage_]

Ohhh man the cats sucked.. make sure you get OEM and if you can, try to do it yourself. I paid $2.5k for a shop to do it 3 years ago and now the ses is randomly coming up for a p0420. Check out Ry the car guy's transmission removal video from back in the day... It will help out a ton

[@brjones27]

@@_moes_garage_ Oh dang. I found some cats from a parts guy one vid recommended. Only 500 for the set of 4. Yeh, can do it myself.

[@_moes_garage_]

Duncan's cat package from Nissan parts puller? That's a sweet deal but Im in California so I gotta do the CARB ones

[@brjones27]

@@_moes_garage_ Hehe, yea, that's the one. Ahh, I see. That's no good.

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

That came out real good, I was always wondering about it how well would it do on plastic

[@_moes_garage_]

Thanks! But I'm not sure how long it will last. Seems like everyone that has tried to restore them, ended up painting them with bed liner 🤷‍♂️ Only time will tell.

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

@@_moes_garage_ That is very true... it was my other question in mind as to how long would it last.. ? lol

[@_moes_garage_]

I picked up the method from one of chrisfix's videos.. he said it should last about two years but knows. I think the smooth plastics might not last as long compared to the textured ones. Seems like the textured ones might hold the ceramic better

[@fullcirclerepair2655]

How about on the interior Dash door panels Etc

[@_moes_garage_]

Great question. I wouldn't use it on interior plastics. It'll feel too slick imo. But if you try it, post a video so we can see 👍

[@joelrossell5124]

I used olive oil.

[@_moes_garage_]

Damn U shoulda made a video! I would like to see that

[@aeronasca]

Any updates on how long it lasts?

[@_moes_garage_]

Not yet. It's supposed to last around 1-2 years. I'll be doing a one year review later on. Right now it still looks good but I'm not sure how much it's faded since new.

[@aeronasca]

1-2 years wow, that's not bad.

[@_moes_garage_]

@@aeronasca that's the "expected life" I'm still looking to see how long it actually lasts

[@mattwernecke2342]

Best bet is to get ink for it.

[@_moes_garage_]

Probably, but I already had this stuff in my garage, so might as well use it 👍

[@butchgreene]

Ink?

[@mattwernecke2342]

@butchgreene Yes, you can buy ink for vehicles plastic parts.

[@_moes_garage_]

@mattwernecke2342 now I'm intrigued... Do U have a part number i can search?