Plastic trim

dillosk8ter · Unread post by **dillosk8ter** » 09 Feb 2005, 00:31

Being someone who washes and polishes on a regular basis {weekly,if poss} does irritate me that however much I 'Back to Black' the plastic trim on my Citroens some parts fade back to grey within minutes......is there anything that has a long lasting effect? Also streaks left after heavy rain annoying but prob unavoidable.

paranoid · Unread post by **paranoid** » 09 Feb 2005, 02:18

Do you mean the black on the bumpers etc?
Valeting products bring it up nice, WD40 lasts a bit longer, but several coats of wax works a treat, at least it did on my old rover [:D]

wilkobob · Unread post by **wilkobob** » 09 Feb 2005, 02:29

I found some stuff that works, I think its made by car plan, and is in the same shape bottle as T-Cut. Not sure what its called though (sorry if thats really un-helpful). Its like black boot polish, and it works really well (or did on a pug 205 grey bumper, made that back!). After using it, you could spray some of the cheap silicone stuff on, might have a "double" effect. I have also found with experience, the cheaper the stuff you use, the crapper it is, so buy the more expensive stuff.

paranoid · Unread post by **paranoid** » 09 Feb 2005, 02:33

If it's bumper black it rings a bell, very good stuff

dan.2cv · Unread post by **dan.2cv** » 09 Feb 2005, 03:14

Auto Glym 'bumper care' A gel which lasts ages and is also good at removing dried on wax. Using it over a period of time enhances it's effect.

Unread post by **alan s** » 09 Feb 2005, 04:14

Usually the reason this Back to Back goes Back to Grey is due to it being applied straight over the old polish or oxidisation.
To work effectively you need to prepare the surface and use a silicone and wax remover as used by automotive spray painters prior to painting. This will rid the surface of all contaminenets and gives it a chance to work. Sometimes, two or three coats are needed for a long lasting shine, but we recently had a guy over here who reckoned it just didn't work which amazed me because I have an old CX with a black vinyl top that I treated as above and which was subsequently written off in a prang. 3 years on, out in the tropical weather and it was still shining, so prepared correctly they will work. There's no way to shortcut though if you want a good job done on it.
Alan S

john alexander · Unread post by **john alexander** » 09 Feb 2005, 04:30

Cherry Blossom ready wax instant shoe shine , think it was less than a £ in ALDI.works well and takes ages to fade. Regards John

dillosk8ter · Unread post by **dillosk8ter** » 09 Feb 2005, 23:34

Cheers, will take all that on board.

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 09 Feb 2005, 23:46

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dan.2cv

Auto Glym 'bumper care' A gel which lasts ages and is also good at removing dried on wax. Using it over a period of time enhances it's effect.
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Similar stuff from Mer available - got a bottle once with some Mer polish - marvelous (if expensive) stuff.