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Offline gillm

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anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« on: April 03, 2010, 09:37:39 pm »
as above . is there anything i can use ? needs to be easy to apply and last some time and not look rubbish and shiney like some do .
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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2010, 09:39:04 pm »
I use autoglym bumper care, works a treat and soaks in rather than leaving a shiny surface  :smiley:

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2010, 09:55:11 pm »
Boiled linseed oil work a treat on the mk2 and lasts at least a month. Started using it on the mk5 now too

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2010, 09:59:56 pm »
If its exterior plastics then I favour Autosmart Trim Ultra cheap and durable, along the same lines as what newey added. Curing time takes a bit longer dependant on the weather/temp.

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2010, 10:00:52 pm »
Hi mate.

Aerospace 303 gives a nice natural finish. And chemical guys silk and shine does too  :happy2:
I find that if you srcub the plastic area in question with a fairly strong solution of apc and then dry before applying your chosen product will give you a far better finish.
Same applies to the tyres, i spray them with AG engine cleaner, scrub then rinse. You'll be amazed what comes off them, leavin you a nice base to apply your tyre dressing.

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2010, 10:11:42 pm »
where can i get what i need ?
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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2010, 10:18:23 pm »
where can i get what i need ?



Have a look around on here mate, will give you all the advice you need  :happy2:
Hope it helps  

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2010, 10:36:45 pm »
I use autoglym bumper care, works a treat and soaks in rather than leaving a shiny surface  :smiley:

+1, i always use this too.

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2010, 11:22:44 pm »
Chemical Guys New Trim Gel. Just a dot of the stuff onto a small applicator or sponge and work it in.
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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2010, 09:36:53 am »
I used Chemical Guys for the first time last week and was very impressed. Always used AutoGlym bumper care but not anymore.   

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2010, 08:31:41 pm »
just ordered the chemical guys trim gel along with some window cleaner , as i never seem to get good results with anything else
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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2010, 11:16:28 pm »
It might sound weird, but peanut butter works brilliantly on oxidised plastics... Honestly!

http://www.massdriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16085

Yes, I thought it was mad at first too but I used this method to great effect on my Lotus Elise and the results where really very impressive.
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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2010, 09:22:03 am »
You won't regret it! :happy2:

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2010, 01:52:23 pm »
It might sound weird, but peanut butter works brilliantly on oxidised plastics... Honestly!

http://www.massdriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16085

Yes, I thought it was mad at first too but I used this method to great effect on my Lotus Elise and the results where really very impressive.

x2 - just remember to get the smooth.  It really works well.

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Re: anything to blacken up my plastics ?
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2010, 10:42:02 pm »
and if you are hungry you can lick the dash to keep you going!