Black plastic paint

cantdecide

I saw a can of spray paint on the shelf of my local motor factor the other day. I don't remember what brand it was but it isn't a product I was familiar with. I have a few small areas and vents that have raw black plastic that are looking a bleached and tired. I have always been disappointed by back-to-black and bumper-care as they are often greasy and very temporary but started thinking this paint might be a better option? So what is the current wisdom on restoring black plastic bits?

Curran

Look into gtechniq C4. Expensive for the little amount you get but its very durable.
Another option if you are feeling brave is to use a heat gun (Youtube it) to restore the colour but this is risky as it can melt/warp the plastic.

CNTRLR

try this some peanut oil on it, clean the plastic very well first, then rub a very small amount onto the plastic, leave to sit for a while then rub off with a clean micro fibre, the main reason the plastic gets this way is due to the oil used in the production of the plastic has been weathered off, companies mostly use peanut oil in these plastics as its the cheapest oil that does the job, or at least this is what i have been told. you may have to re-apply in a week or so as the oil will be absorbed by the plastic.

But the better more expensive and much more durable option is to get gtechniq C4, its the business..

georgefalls

+1 on the Gtechniq C4... used it on my scuttle panel 6 weeks ago. Went from light grey, to almost black. Seems to be holding up really well.
Expensive for such a small amount, but it goes a long way.
Got mine from here.

http://www.cleancar.ie/gtechniq-c4-permanent-trim-restorer-15ml.html

cantdecide

I've seen enough! There's a bottle of C4 in my future!!

Thanks folks