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Venomator



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Black bits turning Grey... :0(
Most of my external black trim bits are turning/have turned grey... Big Cry

These include door handles, window trims, mirror backs and my snorkel... Shocked

What does everyone else use to restore these norty grey bits back to their original blackness please? ... Bow down  Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

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Post #379429 16th Dec 2014 3:13pm
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SailingTom



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I use this Rog
http://www.diy.com/departments/carplan-bum...16151431:s

fantastic stuff 10/ 10 from me Thumbs Up Defender puma dormobile camper
Post #379432 16th Dec 2014 3:15pm
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JWL



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This will get a whole load of replies, again. Quite a common one believe it or not is smooth peanut butter, btings the plastic back to black and lasts for a fair time as well.
Post #379433 16th Dec 2014 3:16pm
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Venomator



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SailingTom wrote:
I use this Rog
http://www.diy.com/departments/carplan-bum...16151431:s

Fantastic stuff 10/ 10 from me Thumbs Up
Thanks for the rapid reply Tom... Bow down

And that will restore the black back no problem... Question  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #379434 16th Dec 2014 3:18pm
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Venomator



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JWL wrote:
This will get a whole load of replies, again. Quite a common one believe it or not is smooth peanut butter, btings the plastic back to black and lasts for a fair time as well.
Damn, we only have crunchy in the house too... Big Cry

I did search on as many combinations of the three words as I could muster, but didn't find any previous items - searching is not always straightforward if the terminology others use is different to what one thinks it should be... Whistle

Thank you JWL, that may be worth exploring further, but won't it tend to attract rats and stuff... Shocked  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #379435 16th Dec 2014 3:21pm
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mk1collector



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Auto glym bumper gel is good if regularly applied
Post #379436 16th Dec 2014 3:21pm
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SailingTom



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Certainly will and great on tyres aswell.
Just to ad you can get the car plan one online cheaper, just that was the first one to show. Seems to be the longest lasting and easiest to apply. Only thing is dont let it drip down the paint as its fairly runny Thumbs Up Defender puma dormobile camper
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Venomator



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mk1collector wrote:
Auto glym bumper gel is good if regularly applied
Thank you Mk1, will that work on the matt trim bits as well... Question  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #379439 16th Dec 2014 3:27pm
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mk1collector



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I use it on my bumper end caps, snow cowl and handles but sparingly on the handles as it takes a while to dry so may feel a bit oily at first. Also I put a little on door rubbers to stop them freezing but again sparingly.

Ray

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Post #379443 16th Dec 2014 3:52pm
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K9F



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mk1collector wrote:
Auto glym bumper gel is good if regularly applied


+ 1 Excellent stuff, their tyre dressing is very good too. Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #379444 16th Dec 2014 3:53pm
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Tiger



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I just did my entire 110 with these


Click image to enlarge

Took 17 days and 2143 pens but I'm pleased with the results. Just hope it doesn't rain.
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mk1collector



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Rolling with laughter
Post #379452 16th Dec 2014 4:32pm
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jimbob7



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Once they fade it's pretty much permanent,there are a number of products to choose from, most are only short term (couple of months,max).Or try this stuff which claims to be permanent,probably is if you continue to care for it afterwards.I use Autoglym tyre/rubber/trim shine,(it was on offer) but will use pretty much any branded stuff.

http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/...m-restorer

http://youtu.be/6V4907fDaCM Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #379454 16th Dec 2014 4:50pm
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CarreraS - those were the days Big Cry
Post #379458 16th Dec 2014 5:02pm
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mick



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What do wash it with TFR is bad at bleaching black bits Rolling Eyes
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