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Dull plastic (how to revive)

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  • 04-05-2013 9:53pm
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    Big Davey
    Registered Users Posts: 778 ✭✭✭


    I have some plastic chairs and other bits that are dull but not discoloured I heard that a wipe of acetone will bring them up like new ! True ? Any advice ?


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    Al Capwned
    Registered Users Posts: 5,721 ✭✭✭Al Capwned


    WD40 is great for putting a like-new look on car bumpers, mirrors....
    Maybe worth a try?


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    whizbang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭whizbang


    try a motor factors for plastic treatments. some of them are excellent.
    Maybe check motors-detailing forum for some names.
    Acetone will strip a layer off, an leave it permanently damaged.


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    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Big Davey wrote: »
    I have some plastic chairs and other bits that are dull but not discoloured I heard that a wipe of acetone will bring them up like new ! True ? Any advice ?


    STP Sun Of A Gun



    OR



    WD40.


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    gutteruu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    I used to wipe vegatable oil on my bumpers when they went grey and dull. Made them look like brand new.


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    stoneill
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    Are they garden chairs faded by the sun?

    I had this problem and found out by accident that a heat gun brings the colour back.


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    Big Davey
    Registered Users Posts: 778 ✭✭✭Big Davey


    stoneill wrote: »
    Are they garden chairs faded by the sun?

    I had this problem and found out by accident that a heat gun brings the colour back.
    Will try that but gently............


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