what to use on black plastics?

[midge]

 

[Ste 185]

paint same colour as ur car

 

[Rich]

Autoglym Bumper Care Gel when applied properly is pretty much the most cost effective one I have found for textured trim.

 

[andrewblack]

what is the proper way to apply Autoglym Bumper Care?.....

 

[Vern]

put a little on a cloth ans wipe on, failing that when you purchase some there is a little bit on the back called instructions :rasp:

 

[Rich]

Missed the important bit, after applying it, let it stand, go round all the trim and buff with a clean cloth, final buff stops the streaking people moan about the first time it rains.

Also use a small amount and rub it in well, don't apply it on a really thick coat. 2 or 3 applications of well rubbed in coats are better then trying to ladel it on it one.

 

[andrewblack]

put a little on a cloth ans wipe on, failing that when you purchase some there is a little bit on the back called instructions :rasp:

lol....sometimes the instructions are not allways as good as experience!!!:rasp:

 

[Vern]

put a little on a cloth ans wipe on, failing that when you purchase some there is a little bit on the back called instructions :rasp:

lol....sometimes the instructions are not allways as good as experience!!!:rasp:

totaly agreement there mate just couldn't resist it :evil:

 

[The Big Yin]

Missed the important bit, after applying it, let it stand, go round all the trim and buff with a clean cloth, final buff stops the streaking people moan about the first time it rains.

Also use a small amount and rub it in well, don't apply it on a really thick coat. 2 or 3 applications of well rubbed in coats are better then trying to ladel it on it one.

Have you tried the hairdryer treatment heating it up first and then after its been applied

 

[Rich]

A heat gun alone should restore the colour of plastics stand alone, has worked well on the few bits of trim I have tried it on.

 

[kevin.s]

A heat gun alone should restore the colour of plastics stand alone, has worked well on the few bits of trim I have tried it on.

yeah that does work ive done it a few times on bits of faded platic on cars at work then went home and tryed it on my garden table and chairs. it worked on that too lol

 

[Gaz_]

Also for textured trim apply with a sponge rather than cloth, much easier!

 

[BioHzrd]

Rich will the Autoglym stuff cover up white spots on side stips its not wax it may very well be paint anyway would this cover it up ??

 

[Bluebeard]

It won't cover paint up matey.

 

[BioHzrd]

It won't cover paint up matey.

Bugger what will part from coding them ??

 

[Bluebeard]

Thinners/White spirit type stuff?

Then use bumper gel after to shine them up.

The problem is bumper gel is effectively a clear gel so won't cover anything up in terms of overspray/spilled paint.

 

[BioHzrd]

wont white spirt harm the plastic ???

 

[Bluebeard]

Nope.

 

[BioHzrd]

will have to see what my dads got in the garage

 

[Bluebeard]

Just dab some on (not a lot) and leave it for 30 seconds.

Then get a bit on a clean rag and scrub like f**k. It will bump off. Dry everything off properly and then shine it up with bumper gel.

 

[BioHzrd]

K so dab it on leave for 30 secs buff it of and dry it....best to do it before washing the car ??

 

[Bluebeard]

Yeah. Dab a bit on to soak in, then when you buff it use a rag thats soaked in it, it will make things easier.

This is one that i did exactly the same on. Come up a treat. http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...=DEALERPAGE&adcategory=cars&largeId=673691829

 

[BioHzrd]

Cheers mate will give it a go at the weekend

 

[ftbass2004]

anyone suggest a good product for interior plastic?

 

[Rich]

If you are looking to keep a factory look without adding any gloss etc, Poorboys Natural Look.

 

[ftbass2004]

cheers man