[kdeuler]

Hi. I just got a new Crosstrek. I'd like to know if anyone can recommend a product that will protect both the paint and plastic (top rack, window rims, etc) from UV rays. I'm looking for preferably one product that handles both paint and plastic, so as not to have to worry about masking one to apply to the other.

Thanks!

-Kurt

 

[wrxKWONDO]

Meguiars techwax or their newer ceramic hybrid spray for the paint. 303 Aerospace protectant for the plastics. You don't have to mask things off. Just don't go crazy with the 303 on paint.

 

[CRAZYHAWK]

Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax. Not as good as the ceramic above, but easier to apply.

 

[rlouie]

Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax. Not as good as the ceramic above, but easier to apply.

And it's one product for both plastics and paint. You can even use it on your lights! Heck, I've used it on some furniture and it turned out smoooothhh....

 

[tills24]

Along the same lines, what would be good for the metal roof bars? The same wax as I would use on the paint?

 

[SubaruBill]

Before using Collinite 845 on trim, read paragraph 2a here:

https://www.collinite.com/assets/Uploads/Product-Tech-Sheets-PDF/TTech845pdf.pdf

 

[Qat]

I bit the bullet and tried Aerolon Tech Shine.

https://smile.amazon.com/Aerolon-Wet-Applied-Coating-5-Minute-Application/dp/B015OW1Q56/

I was pleased with the results. It really only takes a few ounces to coat the entire vehicle. It's good on paint, plastic, glass. I did the wheels (not the tires), as well. It doesn't give much of the slippery smooth wax feel, but it makes the car shine and repels water like crazy. It has held up for 6 months. I'm going to do another application in a month or so for the Winter.