Black Plastic Trim

Hedge01 · Sep 17th, 2014, 20:28

Does anyone have a recommendation as to the best product to use to keep the black plastic trim on my Cross Country looking good and not discolouring over time?

Ninja59 · Sep 17th, 2014, 20:59

Gtechniq c4/c5/c1 or carpro dlux

Hedge01 · Sep 18th, 2014, 17:16

Thanks for that. Will do an internet search to source it.

I-S · Sep 18th, 2014, 20:49

Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel is also a nice product - I've been very impressed with it. Give it a good 15 minutes to soak/dry then buff off and it's superb.

V40CC · Sep 28th, 2014, 20:41

Harley Wax is a great wax and can be used on black plastic also (does not go white)

MJW75 · Oct 10th, 2014, 08:13

If you haven't bought anything yet, I'd very strongly recommended 303 Aerospace Protectant:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_366.html

You can find it a bit cheaper on ebay, but it really is great stuff. It doesn't just make it look nice, it treats the plastic and stops it from discolouring - I think there is UV protection in it.

Review here:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...iew-and-guide/

Hedge01 · Oct 10th, 2014, 17:07

Thanks for that. I haven't bought anything yet so will have a look at this product as well.

paul3346 · Oct 10th, 2014, 19:30

Boiled linseed oil!! NOT A WIND UP!!! Used it on my XC70 and restored to black almost immediately. Only thing you have to be careful about is that it must be done on a dry day otherwise rain causes it to mottle. Not a lasting effect and can be removed by wiping it over with the oily duster. Plastic is slightly sticky overnight but no probs within 18hrs.

There is another thread on the forum relating to this. Peanut butter is also advocated as the oils refurb the plastic!

Paul....................

lancslad1985 · Oct 13th, 2014, 07:10

I'm a big advocate of using Simoniz Bumper and Tyre Gel on both mine and my gfs car. She has an old Ka so it brings all that plastic out a treat!

RoyMacDonald · Oct 22nd, 2014, 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul3346

Boiled linseed oil!! NOT A WIND UP!!! Used it on my XC70 and restored to black almost immediately. Only thing you have to be careful about is that it must be done on a dry day otherwise rain causes it to mottle. Not a lasting effect and can be removed by wiping it over with the oily duster. Plastic is slightly sticky overnight but no probs within 18hrs.

There is another thread on the forum relating to this. Peanut butter is also advocated as the oils refurb the plastic!

Paul....................

NO. Linseed oil degrades plastics and rubber. That's why it's not allowed in the regs to use mastics containing linseed oil on plastic plumbing fittings.

Sep 17th, 2014, 20:28	#1
Hedge01 New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2015 13:04 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Petherton, Somerset	Black Plastic Trim Does anyone have a recommendation as to the best product to use to keep the black plastic trim on my Cross Country looking good and not discolouring over time?

Sep 18th, 2014, 20:49	#4
I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel is also a nice product - I've been very impressed with it. Give it a good 15 minutes to soak/dry then buff off and it's superb. __________________ Our Car 2011 V70 D5 Geartronic Polestar - 38.6mpg over 45524 miles Replaced by

Sep 17th, 2014, 20:59	#2
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Gtechniq c4/c5/c1 or carpro dlux

Sep 18th, 2014, 17:16	#3
Hedge01 New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2015 13:04 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Petherton, Somerset	Thanks for that. Will do an internet search to source it.

Sep 28th, 2014, 20:41	#5
V40CC New Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2015 15:55 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Shropshire	Harley Wax is a great wax and can be used on black plastic also (does not go white)

Oct 10th, 2014, 08:13	#6
MJW75 New Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2014 07:51 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Leicester	If you haven't bought anything yet, I'd very strongly recommended 303 Aerospace Protectant: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_366.html You can find it a bit cheaper on ebay, but it really is great stuff. It doesn't just make it look nice, it treats the plastic and stops it from discolouring - I think there is UV protection in it. Review here: http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...iew-and-guide/

Oct 10th, 2014, 17:07	#7
Hedge01 New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2015 13:04 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Petherton, Somerset	Thanks for that. I haven't bought anything yet so will have a look at this product as well.

Oct 10th, 2014, 19:30	#8
paul3346 Member Last Online: May 24th, 2018 09:50 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Prudhoe	Boiled linseed oil!! NOT A WIND UP!!! Used it on my XC70 and restored to black almost immediately. Only thing you have to be careful about is that it must be done on a dry day otherwise rain causes it to mottle. Not a lasting effect and can be removed by wiping it over with the oily duster. Plastic is slightly sticky overnight but no probs within 18hrs. There is another thread on the forum relating to this. Peanut butter is also advocated as the oils refurb the plastic! Paul....................

Oct 13th, 2014, 07:10	#9
lancslad1985 New Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2015 11:56 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Preston	I'm a big advocate of using Simoniz Bumper and Tyre Gel on both mine and my gfs car. She has an old Ka so it brings all that plastic out a treat!

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