trailbear wrote:

I have done exactly this to one of my previously owned Defenders.
As has been pointed out, I used a plastic primer then a bumper plastic paint, the only thing
I didn’t like is that the finish was too shiny.

I have just purchased a plastic restorer in black from Frost.co.uk.
The chap I spoke to stated that it was a Matt finish.

I haven’t used it yet but am hopeful.
It is more expensive than some of the others that can be bought from various outlets but if it gives me more of a factory finish then I think it will be worth it ( for me )

I’m sure there will be others with their own thoughts on the subject but I have tried a number of products over the years and they all seem to come out in a shiny finish which is fine if that’s what you are after.

The way I look at it is one possibly two cans against the price of a full set of interior trims is a choice I am happy with.



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Interesting option. Thank you. I’ve bought other things from Frost previously. I’ve just seen Halfords have a black vinyl top coat but it’s satin. The Frost product is matt which I prefer