XC70: Body Cleaning the Plastic along the bottom of the car

[Surfinglax]

Hi
What do others use when cleaning the bottom of the XC70 2012, the Plastic that makes this car look beefcake
been using claybar, polisher and wax on paintwork and smoother than silk and water doesnt even get a chance to sit, slides right off
Thanks
Jim

[calderaman]

Auto finesse revive works well

[Model flyer]

Try Turtle wax tyre dressing . I sprayed some onto some black plastic trim and it stayed black for weeks ,unlike the product sold for the trim that only seems to last a few days .I have been using is for a couple of years now. It's just like a silicone dressing but does the job well and doesnt harm paint if you spray it .

[nick.elliot]

I find the Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel works really well. It lasts for ages and doesn't look too glossy. Apply it with a small sponge rather than a cloth makes it easier and more consistent.

Nick

[Ninja59]

Gtechniq C4/C5 or C1 (2 years ish)

or

Carpro Dlux (2 years ish)

or for a less permanent solution for about 3-4 months try Carpro PERL.

[GrantA]

Originally Posted by nick.elliot

I find the Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel works really well. It lasts for ages and doesn't look too glossy. Apply it with a small sponge rather than a cloth makes it easier and more consistent.

Nick

+1 for Autoglym Bumper & Trim Gel great stuff and effect lasts longer than most other similar products.

[Jimcallear]

I have used a heat gun (very carefully) or a hairdryer on plastics before and it brings them up a treat just be careful it lasts a lot lot longer than quick fix liquids

[Guy XC70]

Originally Posted by nick.elliot

I find the Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel works really well. It lasts for ages and doesn't look too glossy.

Seconded. I've used this for years with uniformly good results. The only issue is that UV-degraded plastics will rapidly lighten up again after being restored to their dark shininess with the gel.