So here's how I spent four hours yesterday morning...
First off, a liberal amount of Renovo Soft Top Cleaner and a lot scrubbing to try and get the roof nice and clean (I'll need to do it again though). Followed by a wash, my first attempt at using a clay bar and then a ton of polish, applied with my rotary sander and a nice thick sponge pad and then polished by hand.
Sadly, the interior (and the Volvo) will have to wait until another day!
Quick question for the forum - can anyone recommend how I can get these trim parts around the mirrors black again?
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RE: Easy like a Sunday morning (not!)
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RE: Easy like a Sunday morning (not!)
Looking good!
Gtechniq C4 for the trim.
Gtechniq C4 for the trim.
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Thank you MrPT, I will check out Gtechniq C4!
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RE: Easy like a Sunday morning (not!)
Yes, I used that 3/4 months ago and it's still looking black!
Coupes because stunning!
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RE: Easy like a Sunday morning (not!)
I use Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber care and it comes up well.
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RE: Easy like a Sunday morning (not!)
With regards to the black wing mirror mount, don't cheat and apply a coating to 'restore' its appearance It is an aluminium casting with a satin black painted finish. If you polish it up with some mild compound like Poorboys SSR2 this will remove the dead/faded paint on its surface then you can seal it with a quality wax or sealant.
By the way, your car looks great ! Great colour !
By the way, your car looks great ! Great colour !
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