chemical guys tire trim gel high gloss restorer and protectant review The weather is enemy number one for a vehicle. Well, maybe enemy number two behind a driver sipping a latte with one hand while on their phone scrolling TikTok with the other. But I digress. Sun, sand, snow, salt, rain, and a number of their natural factors do their darnedest to discolor and dull every bit of paint, trim, and rubber. There are plenty of products to restore the shimmer to the shinier bits of a vehicle, like the paint and chrome. But what about that boring old plastic? It needs restoration and love as well. Trim Before Restoring Trim Before Restoring To restore the luster on various plastic exterior bits, there are products like the Chemical Guys Tire+Trim Gel High-Gloss Restorer and Protectant. It brings a darker, glossier look back to the various plastic bits, which is especially important for today's modern SUVs that are full of polymer-based cladding. How It Works 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness: All the Details Trim Before Restoring Trim Before Restoring Using the Chemical Guys Tire+Trim Gel High-Gloss Restorer and Protectant couldn't be easier. After thoroughly cleaning the exterior of a vehicle and drying it off, apply the restorer and protectant to the plastic and/or rubber areas. My test vehicle is my high mileage 2014 Subaru Forester and I used the Chemical Guys Premium Grade Microfiber Applicator to apply the compound. I put a couple of drops on the applicator and then rubbed it on the plastic trim in linear motions. It was so easy to apply. There was no excessive drip and the solution goes on quite smoothly and evenly. The Results Restored Trim gallery thumbnail gallery thumbnail gallery thumbnail gallery thumbnail Perhaps the best part about this product is its ease of use. It's just apply and then leave it. No buffing, no need to wipe an excess amount off, or anything like that. I simply put it on, and immediately the lower plastic cladding on my Forester looked nearly new, and several years of wear and abuse disappeared. Is this a permanent solution? No, but it's so easy to apply, I can keep doing it every few months or so. It's well worth the few minutes it takes to use for the instant, satisfying result. It's a product I definitely recommend. 2027 BMW 7 Series: All the Details