trim restorer

Gazdkw · Jul 8th, 2019, 09:16

can any recommend a product or procedure on restoring black external trim?

on the xc70's there is a lot of this around the wheel arch's and bumpers. I want to treat it before it gets bad.

Thanks

Tatsfield · Jul 8th, 2019, 12:59

Someone will probably come on and say I've done something terrible but I just sprayed the acres of graying black plastic with a can of Lidl's silicon spray. It came up black like new and shrugs off dirt. A £2.69 can is going to treat the car about a dozen times!

Gazdkw · Jul 8th, 2019, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Tatsfield

Someone will probably come on and say I've done something terrible but I just sprayed the acres of graying black plastic with a can of Lidl's silicon spray. It came up black like new and shrugs off dirt. A £2.69 can is going to treat the car about a dozen times!

Well that's great because I get that free from work 😂

Phil Russell · Jul 8th, 2019, 14:46

I use 'Back to Black' spray from Tesco, not sure of maker, but a well known one Simoniz??? ... sold for car trim. Very often on special offer and does a great job. Spray and wipe over with soft cloth. Just make sure all the trim is covered. Last quite a long time as well. One can does the car maybe 4 or 5 or more times.
Cheers, phil

CJL · Jul 8th, 2019, 15:24

Gtechniq C4 is about the best there is, but it is very expensive. A little goes a long way though.

CoopsSA · Jul 8th, 2019, 15:42

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Originally Posted by CJL

Gtechniq C4 is about the best there is, but it is very expensive. A little goes a long way though.

This.

I'm a regular GTechniq user and I've just done the OH's Mini Countryman trim in C4.

£20 for a small amount but does go a very long way.

ANDY V70 D5 SPORT · Jul 8th, 2019, 18:07

Hi does it leave a shinny finish or a satin one?

Gazdkw · Jul 8th, 2019, 18:22

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Originally Posted by ANDY V70 D5 SPORT

Hi does it leave a shinny finish or a satin one?

It's a Satin finish

green van man · Jul 8th, 2019, 18:57

Auto glym trim and rubber restorer. Even removes the Polish marks that inevitability get on the plastic armour of an xc70.

Paul.

Black dog · Jul 8th, 2019, 20:04

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Originally Posted by green van man

Auto glym trim and rubber restorer. Even removes the Polish marks that inevitability get on the plastic armour of an xc70.

Paul.

X2. But if you really want to make a job of it heat the plastic with a heat gun then apply. A few inches at a time. It's a few hours work but lasts years!

Jul 8th, 2019, 09:16	#1
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	trim restorer can any recommend a product or procedure on restoring black external trim? on the xc70's there is a lot of this around the wheel arch's and bumpers. I want to treat it before it gets bad. Thanks

Jul 8th, 2019, 12:59	#2
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Someone will probably come on and say I've done something terrible but I just sprayed the acres of graying black plastic with a can of Lidl's silicon spray. It came up black like new and shrugs off dirt. A £2.69 can is going to treat the car about a dozen times! __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jul 8th, 2019, 14:46	#4
Phil Russell Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2022 09:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cambridge	I use 'Back to Black' spray from Tesco, not sure of maker, but a well known one Simoniz??? ... sold for car trim. Very often on special offer and does a great job. Spray and wipe over with soft cloth. Just make sure all the trim is covered. Last quite a long time as well. One can does the car maybe 4 or 5 or more times. Cheers, phil

Jul 8th, 2019, 15:24	#5
CJL Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 18:46 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	Gtechniq C4 is about the best there is, but it is very expensive. A little goes a long way though.

Jul 8th, 2019, 18:07	#7
ANDY V70 D5 SPORT Senior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 21:13 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Shropshire	Hi does it leave a shinny finish or a satin one?

Jul 8th, 2019, 18:57	#9
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Auto glym trim and rubber restorer. Even removes the Polish marks that inevitability get on the plastic armour of an xc70. Paul.

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