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david007 Member Since: 20 Jun 2017 Location: Forfar Posts: 166 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I’ve never heard of this before so just had a Google to find out a bit more, from what I can see it does seem to work, however it doesn’t appear to last that much longer than using a trim dressing, also some people seem to say it’s quite hard to get an even finish/colour across the whole trim assembly. So I don’t think I personally would try it, but if you do I'd be interested in seeing the results. If worst came to worst and the panel was damaged I think a new one is only about £60 so it wouldn't be the end of the world if you needed to replace it. |
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Tyrefitter Member Since: 19 Jul 2015 Location: Bridlington East Yorkshire Posts: 3677 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Don’t bother unless your doing it to sell a vehicle as it only lasts a few weeks then it’s back to light grey,I tried it.Im yet to find something that lasts.
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Wayneclarke Member Since: 16 Jun 2014 Location: kent Posts: 394 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yeah I’m the same keep trying different things it just looks so tatty being that dull grey, perhaps I should just buy a new one |
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GodivaNige Member Since: 14 May 2016 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 420 ![]() ![]() |
Search for ‘Wipe New’
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Cymruambyth Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: North Wales Posts: 1533 ![]() ![]() |
I bought some Aerospace 303 trim restorer as I really rate the 303 protectant.....I`ve not used it yet but it seems good stuff. Loads of youtube vids.
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Lindab Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: Dundee Posts: 923 ![]() ![]() |
Gtechniq C4 trim restorer, brilliant easy to apply, a little goes a long way as you get a tiny bottle but it is more than enough to do all the trim on a Range Rover. Lasts for about a year |
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GodivaNige Member Since: 14 May 2016 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 420 ![]() ![]() |
That’s the one, works the same way as Wipe New, a permanent chemical reaction. Again, takes a long time to go off and any rain will result in streaking, but applied well it makes an almost permanent restore. |
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Brit Plumber Member Since: 05 Jan 2018 Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire Posts: 1849 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I use anything with a high silicone content, the plastic will absorb it and you need to apply it until it stops absorbing the stuff and wipe off the excess. I think the heat gun method brings the silicone to the surface which in effect is taking more from within the structure. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
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harrygh60 Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: London Posts: 395 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
This may sound silly, I used Peanut Butter Smooth. I think it is the oil in it that does the job ![]() |
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HughN Member Since: 10 Sep 2017 Location: Near Llanybydder Posts: 651 ![]() ![]() |
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grey17 Member Since: 18 Jul 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 63 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
You can clean most of it off with steel wool kept wet with soapy water prior to using a back to black product. (I'm talking only about the scuttle panel at the bottom of the windscreen).
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 403 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I had mine replaced under warranty. Not only did it go grey/white, the surface deteriorated so badly you could scratch it if you used your finger nail lightly. |
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d-9 Member Since: 10 Jan 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 317 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Try wurth bumper dye. Im not a fan of the heatgun method as after a few years you can have very patchy bumpers. |
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DrDeAtH Member Since: 27 Jan 2020 Location: Herts Posts: 26 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Painting it will be the only guaranteed way of keeping the panel black... |
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