Has anyone tried a heat gun to bring back the black on the scuttle panel under the front windscreen ?? Seen a few videos that this is a good way to black back to black

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.

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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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

Search for ‘Wipe New’

Incredible product which lasts and lasts. I applied this to all exterior black plastics on my car about a year ago and they still look perfect. Word of warning though, apply only on warm days and if your car is kept outdoors, when there is no chance of rain for at least two days. Best if you can let the product cure (which takes at least 24 hours depending on how warm your car is) with the car under cover in a garage.

I’m fairly sure there is another similar product by a more well know brand but can’t remember what it is.

Also, wear gloves. It’s not good for your skin A pair of latex gloves is supplied in the kit.

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.

https://www.amazon.com/303-30326-Automotiv...merReviews Steve.

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

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.

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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Wayneclarke wrote:

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

This may sound silly, I used Peanut Butter Smooth. I think it is the oil in it that does the job  itisme

Lindab wrote:

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

+1

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).

Afterwards, I used this product which is quite simply amazing!

I cleaned mine 18 months ago and its still black!

G

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.

Try wurth bumper dye. Im not a fan of the heatgun method as after a few years you can have very patchy bumpers.

Painting it will be the only guaranteed way of keeping the panel black...