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Recommendations for restoring exterior plastic trim

  • 13-05-2018 8:34pm
    #1
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭


    I used Autoglym bumper and trim gel on my rear bumper but it wore off quickly and left a white haze that I can't seem to get rid of.

    Can anyone recommend a good plastic trim cleaner that would get rid of the white haze or a decent trim restorer?


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  • #2
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    I'd recommend cleaning it with an APC solution and a stiff enough brush to clean down the surface, then wipe down the trims with IPA or a Panel Wipe and apply the likes of CarPro DLUX or Gtechniq C4 which are both semi-permanent trim restorers and coatings.


  • #3
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    Thanks for the info. I'll try that out.


  • #4
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Exactly as FN said.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Gtechniq c4 as mentioned is great stuff. Lasted 2 years+ for me before any fade.


  • #6
    Green_Martian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Gtechniq c4 as mentioned is great stuff. Lasted 2 years+ for me before any fade.

    Would this work on really faded black plastics that are actually now grey??

    Thinking of the Mrs car, the door trim and handles etc. on an 06 Fiesta


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  • #7
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Yes, any of the nano coatings are designed to restore faded grey and protect - CarPro DLUX, gtechniq C4, Feynlab Black / Plastic Black


  • #8
    Green_Martian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    Curran wrote: »
    Yes, any of the nano coatings are designed to restore faded grey and protect - CarPro DLUX, gtechniq C4, Feynlab Black / Plastic Black

    Cheers Curran


  • #9
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Green_Martian wrote: »
    Cheers Curran

    As Curran suggested.
    I can't comment on any of the others but did use Carpro Dlux and it was fantastic on the wheels and the plastics.


  • #10
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,073 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Curran wrote: »
    Yes, any of the nano coatings are designed to restore faded grey and protect - CarPro DLUX, gtechniq C4, Feynlab Black / Plastic Black

    Is it good on window seals


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    cena wrote: »
    Is it good on window seals

    Speaking of window seals,
    mine have a tiny strip on mold right down by the glass.
    Anyone got a tip of cleaning it off?


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  • #12
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    Speaking of window seals,
    mine have a tiny strip on mold right down by the glass.
    Anyone got a tip of cleaning it off?

    I had this in one of my VRs's
    Spray some APC along the bottom of the glass and let it run down there.
    Get a soft toothbrush and scrub in there,
    Pressure wash out,
    Repeat until clean.


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