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Post by dhobbs » Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:46 pm

I bought some 303 protectant and I don't rate it at all.
Personally the autoglym was much better and cheaper.
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Post by mr.tourette » Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:10 pm

got something in the garage i used to restore honda civic trims which notoriously discolour from black to grey, ill get a pic of it later, it works a treat and was pretty cheap too
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Post by Meady » Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:32 pm

Autofinesse Revive is pretty good for bringing life back to exterior plastics. I do like the AF range
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Post by GJ1 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:10 pm

Smartbear wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:58 pmIPA
How long did it last before you felt it needed a reapplication?
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Post by GJ1 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:12 pm

A few suggestions here, thanks. It seems that there is a wide range that people use or have heard of rather than an outright winner. Will do some research.
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Post by Z4C_er » Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:51 pm

beanie wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:26 am I use 303 aerospace protectant on the exterior trim as it’s supposed to have good UV resistance. I’m not sure it’s a trim rejuvenator as such, but it does darken the plastics and should offer some protection against the elements.
^ used it for 9 years now. Love it. The fact that you can spray your whole engine compartment, then leave it and find fantastic results the next day suits me. Been very happy with it.
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Post by mr wilks » Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:01 pm

For ease Car Pro perl does the job https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carpro-PERL- ... SwHuJdkG5d
though i now prefer a 50-50 blend of Meglars endurance gloss https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meguiars-End ... OSw3ftepWG~
with Autobright trim shine dressing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tyre-Trim-Sh ... Sw~~NbXzMV

too many choices :P
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Post by Watson » Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:01 pm

I use this on other half’s mini , wrapped in plastic trim got sick of doing it every other week so opted for more permanent solution , no complaints been on 8 month still looks good , just wipe it over now with microfibres Image[/img]
Also use Mr Wilks suggestion of Autobright tyre shine , Leaves a dark black satin finish rather than look like you have driven through an oil slick
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Post by GJ1 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:00 pm

I really thought there would be a couple of outright winners people use but seems there is lots of choice. I guess I'll just go with one and see! Thanks for all the suggestions.
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