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Replace Side Trim on Passat

Bill-e · 2010-05-31 16:33:34

Just became the proud owner of a 03 Passat in mint condition. There’s only one thing wrong with it. The plastic trim that goes around the car and through the middle of the doors has gone a manky off black patchy grey colour. I’ve tried a few ‘Back to black’ chemicals which didn’t work at all. Does anyone know where I can…

31-05-2010 4:33pm

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Bill-e

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Just became the proud owner of a 03 Passat in mint condition. There’s only one thing wrong with it. The plastic trim that goes around the car and through the middle of the doors has gone a manky off black patchy grey colour. I’ve tried a few ‘Back to black’ chemicals which didn’t work at all.

Does anyone know where I can buy these side panels? Ideally I’d like to get chrome ones rather than plastic.

Thanks,

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#2 31-05-2010 5:29pm

Owen

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If you want to try to restore the black, use peanut butter oil. Works brilliantly.

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#3 31-05-2010 6:23pm

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autoglym bumper care is brilliant too

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#4 31-05-2010 6:25pm

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'Waft' with Hair dryer and rub in peanut oil

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