Exterior black plastic/trim restorer

[malcolm E53 AMG]

I'm very happy with the recommendations I received on the forum regarding care for the exterior paintwork but the downside of all this care is that the plastic trim now looks poor by comparison

As there appears to be numerous products available I'd be grateful for recommendations as to what the best treatment is to restore/maintain the exterior black plastic parts on the car

 

[Dave779]

I use autoglym plastic and rubber restorer which also brings the door rubbers up like new along with any black exterior trim.

 

[Wighty]

As Dave779 said ... It's called Autoglym Bumper and trim gel , about £8 .

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Thanks guys I'll get some ordered

 

[John Laidlaw]

Glad you prompted that question to remind me Malcolm, got 3 or 4 bottles of that in the garage.......not sure if I've much black trim mind!

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Nothing will cure it for good .You can only hide it for a time .The Autoglym is as good as you will get ..

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Glad you prompted that question to remind me Malcolm, got 3 or 4 bottles of that in the garage.......not sure if I've much black trim mind!

Neither do I John on the 212 but the Ford has a lot of plastic and it certainly needs something to lift it

The main area on the 212 is the rear valance between the twin exhausts unfortunately I think it was inadvertently covered with polish which doesn't help its appearance and left it looking awful hopefully the autoglym will sort it

 

[antijam]

As mentioned above, many products will give an instant improvement but it rarely lasts more than a few weeks. I'd endorse Dreamer NO2's claim that Autoglym is one of the best.

This stuff provides a rather more permanent restoration but is trickier to apply. The crucial element is cleaning off all the old products that owners have tried before. Worth a try though if you're prepared to put in the work.

 

[helpmeimsinkijg]

If you want it back to new buy some "Ground Nut Oil" this will make it like new.

 

[television]

And I will never put anything at all other than water warm water.

 

[antijam]

If you want it back to new buy some "Ground Nut Oil" this will make it like new.

Or Peanut Butter. It's certainly one of the cheaper options, but it still doesn't last.

 

[vijilants]

Try this stuff...Gtechniq - C4 Permanent Trim Restorer...lasts longer than anything else on the market but expensive.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/gtechniq-c4-permanent-trim-restorer/prod_851.html

I've used the stuff before and I was very impressed as to how long it lasts....

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/body...ack-plastic-trim-today-all-i-can-say-wow.html

 

[JBell]

I use the Autoglym stuff, works well and is easy to apply

 

[bmush]

Ive always used plasticare black trim dye, it does an amazing job and lasts a good 12 months. Cant find it for sale any more, usually a guy on ebay has it.


EDIT: found a link to some on ebay ireland

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/-/261800375520?