Black and Gray Plastics

[jezport]

What do you use that's good and lasts?

 

[stevewagner]

Baby oil

 

[Mikeco]

Light sanding with a fine wet and dry and then linseed oil.

 

[georgio]

The other day I used boiled linseed oil. Apparently the oil in the plastic dry out

 

[jezport]

Most plastics are textured so cant be sanded. Tried various oils including peanut. None lasted

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[jezport]

I've just tried a sample of plastic / rubber protector gel on mine. It's now snowing so that will be its first test.

 

[Mixyblob]

Nothing works more than a few weeks/months, otherwise we'd all be driving round in vans with nice black plastic, all the time.

 

[sonar]

Plastic sealer undercoat / primer and a top coat.

hope it does last it’s what I sprayed the rear bumper and side skirts with.

 

[Two on Tour]

I used Forever Black Bumper & Trim Cleaner on the Ducato PVC we had where the black plastic had gone grey after reading online user reviews and was more than pleased with the results.
A year after appling it it looked like the day I did it.
It's a small bottle but it goes a long way.

 

[MillieMoocher]

this stuff was recommended by our local car detailer, having bought it I’ve not got round to using it yet

bought at Halfords

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[Lenny HB]

I use olive oil.

 

[Sasbo]

I use this, diluted with water 1:10 for interior trim/external trim and 1:5 for tyres. It's non sticky and gives a not too glossy finish.

Pardon our interruption...

 

[AndyPK]

I use olive oil.

Does Popeye know………!!

 

[Neckender]

Does Popeye know………!!

Does Popeye know.
John.

 

[AndyPK]

He does now………

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[Maggie and Raddie]

This definately works not cheap though. G Techniq C4. You can get it on Amazon. Pic shows G5 but get the C4.

 

[Rob Turner]

Sonax plastic restorer.
Fantastic stuff.

 

[almichie]

Meguires tyre gel - amazing stuff and lasts a long time, as others have said it will not last forever. This does leave a sheen, so if this isn’t your thing look elsewhere

 

[TerryL]

Drop of WD40 on a clean cloth, making sure the surface is clean first. Takes little time and lasts around 6 months.

 

[jezport]

I've had my new stuff out in the rain and snow for 48 hrs up to now.. it's still looking good.

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[2bob]

boot polish or dubbing /peenut butter

 

[airwave]

What do you use that's good and lasts?

Okay well i'm a bit late on this thread , but i thought this may be something of interest . I'm currently testing a plastic refinishing paint . It's a rattle can , but a bit expensive at 35 quid for 400ml . Though meant for exterior plastic , ie bumpers , mirrors , etc , i've used it extensively in the engine bay , on timing covers , head cover , airbox , basically anything plastic . I've even used it on plastic air induction pipes . Easy to apply , the surface needs no special preparation other than degreasing , and one coat is general all that's required . It's transformed my engine bay .

It works by repigmenting the plastic . I first began testing last year , on a mirror that was fitted to my small van . It was originally destined for the rear bumper on the same vehicle , which has been sun bleached , and almost white in places . Supplied by a car restoration company i use , i'd not previously found any product that lasted anymore than 2 months .
I would like to give a glowing result , but the truth is , it's still early days . Yes the product works , is easy to apply , and though early tests result are good , are not conclusive . The colour has retained a deep finish , but it's only just completed 13 months . The only drawback i've found to date , is it's only available in black , and there are no plans to extend the range .
I shortly will also begin testing another pigmenting paint , however this is different in that it's meant for interior plastic . The product is more involved to apply , but works on the same principle . It's also available in several colours .

 

[mitzimad]

boys on the vivaro forums swear by cherry blossom shoe polish the liquid one with an aplicator on the bottle

 

[Landy Andy]

Wurth do a plastics pigment in tubes with an applicator sponge. Different colours too. Well they did when I worked for them.

 

[PP Bear]

After all my years of trying oil, peanut butter, heat, sanding etc, this is by far the best. It’s a clear gel, so no problems getting on paint etc and brings up all plastics to a beautiful finish.

Here’s my 2006 Ducato that went from grey dull to like new in minutes. Works great on window surrounds too.

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[Wack]

View attachment 587622This definately works not cheap though. G Techniq C4. You can get it on Amazon. Pic shows G5 but get the C4.

I bought some of that , when it ran out I bought some mrfix9h from ebay for ¼ of the price which seems to do the same job.

 

[TerryL]

Drop of WD40 on a soft cloth. As long as the colour hasn't bleached out brings up the black a treat and lasts well enough for zero cost!