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Hi guys,
Looking for recommendations for the best product to clean and restore the factory look of the external plastics on my Couple. I'm talking about the wing mirror bases, rubber and plastic window surrounds, the whippy and aerial base etc. Want them looking the deep black they once looked. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris.
Looking for recommendations for the best product to clean and restore the factory look of the external plastics on my Couple. I'm talking about the wing mirror bases, rubber and plastic window surrounds, the whippy and aerial base etc. Want them looking the deep black they once looked. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris.
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Finish solution. It's a dye rather than a coating like gtechniq.
Makes a big difference. It's getting some great reviews from detailers and is really easy to use.
Makes a big difference. It's getting some great reviews from detailers and is really easy to use.
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I'm working through auto glym bumper restorer - found it usually has OK results and is easily obtainable. Not blown away by it so will be switching brand when done for a bit of variety.
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You motivated me to try my bottle of finish solution on my z4 scuttle panel tonight and it was brilliant. I've tried other products on it including sealants in the past and they didn't touch it. It's a weird plastic.
Brilliant product.
Brilliant product.
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Has anyone tried Solution Finish on the dash and other textured interior bits? Or think it would work ok?
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I went with the Gtechniq C4. Will feedback my results when I get a chance
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this is great on all the plastics and rubbers
Turtlewax Platinum Series Tyre Dressing 500ml Protect & Revitalising
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
I know it says tyre dressing but its good on everything
Turtlewax Platinum Series Tyre Dressing 500ml Protect & Revitalising
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
I know it says tyre dressing but its good on everything
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Some people say boiled linseed oil (or boiled tung oil) is the best. Its an oil that polimerizes (so hardens after it penetrates the plastic)
I never tried it though. maybe I will sometimes.
I never tried it though. maybe I will sometimes.
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Been recommended before, but when I tried to buy some it had been sold out everywhere!rooha wrote:this is great on all the plastics and rubbers
Turtlewax Platinum Series Tyre Dressing 500ml Protect & Revitalising
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
I know it says tyre dressing but its good on everything
Pleased to say that I've just bought two bottles from your link - many thanks!
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Great choice Chris.ChrisN53 wrote:I went with the Gtechniq C4. Will feedback my results when I get a chance
Just to show you how good of a choice it was, take a look at this for longevity.
Get the prep right and C4 will be unbeatable.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... p?t=369091
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Its always sold out everywhere (Im not sure turtlewax make it any more) ... that seller seems to put up a few at a time. two bottles is probably enough for a decade so you should be set ...TR4man wrote:Been recommended before, but when I tried to buy some it had been sold out everywhere!rooha wrote:this is great on all the plastics and rubbers
Turtlewax Platinum Series Tyre Dressing 500ml Protect & Revitalising
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
I know it says tyre dressing but its good on everything
Pleased to say that I've just bought two bottles from your link - many thanks!
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Ive been using this for years on interior / ext rubbers & plastics / under bonnet & tyresrooha wrote:this is great on all the plastics and rubbers
Turtlewax Platinum Series Tyre Dressing 500ml Protect & Revitalising
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
I know it says tyre dressing but its good on everything
Its a great all round product at the price
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Just ordered a couple of these via the link (maybe the last two?) I like to see a well stocked garage
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Oh, I just got in and nabbed the last two.