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I have always thought that part was metal. Maybe just repaint every few years. I am not aware of any other options that are more effective, except of course to spray paint that is much higher quality.
That has definitely been my answer, and I have been please enough with the results... but wouldn't a purist insist on better quality paint, like maybe two part epoxy, and therefore have – at least slightly --- better results?
Mine is looking like this as well and I remember a member of our Mustang club painted the B pillars of his 90's Mustang because of the same issue. I asked him what he used and this is what he suggested: Eastwood Plastic Resurfacer Matte Black Aerosol
He is really happy with how it worked on his Mustang.
Oxidation of the black pillars on the side and trunk (and the windshield wiper arms) is a known issue with Explorers. My '97 had it much worse than yours. The answer is to wet sand them, then tape them off with garbage bags. Do a quick wipe down with a cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol, then spray them with rattle-can automotive primer and finally a few coats of Rusto-Oleum black trim paint.
I don't think this approach would be great for a car, but the results look fine for an SUV/truck.