Yes, Rub ‘n Restore® leather and vinyl paints work beautifully on plastics too. We’ve used Rub ‘n Restore® on bedliners, exterior automotive plastics, and hot tub siding and spa surrounds with excellent results and long-term wear.
Newer plastics do best with a primer like Bulldog® or SEM® Plastic Adhesion Promoter (as an Amazon Associate, we now receive a small commission for referring these long-recommended products).
Older, drier, more porous plastics may not need a primer, but be sure to clean the surface with alcohol and perform the stress test the color.
This video demonstrates our black finish on a car’s bumper (among other things).
Video Contents:
- 0:14 – Sculpting your sponge for ease of use
- 0:44 – Refinishing a plastic bumper on a Honda CRV
- 1:08 – Drying
- 1:21 – Second coat of color; discussion of plastic primers (adhesion promoters) and rubber
- 2:03 – More drying
- 2:09 – Final coat on bumper
- 2:41 – Restoring beloved Dansko clogs
- 3:45 – Being silly with a paintbrush and a purse
How much is it and how long it last
Our finishes will last years if the surface is properly cleaned and prepped. Color changes will need touch-up sooner than restoring to original, as will exterior components exposed to the elements. $47.95 for 8 oz. $69.95 for 16 oz. in our secure catalog.
Will this product work on a faded vehicle dashboard, side panels, and doors? Both the hard and soft plastics?
Yes, it will work on all plastics, but the harder, impermeable ones should be primered first as discussed above.
Can the paint when applied to a rigid plastic dashboard withstand the very hot and dry summer weather in Arizona?
Yes, it’ll actually cure faster in hot, dry climates and will double as a sunscreen for the dash.