looking for help painting scuttle panel - Page 2

tourer · 10th August 2019, 09:31

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Originally Posted by trikey

I prefer to restore the scuttle panel rather than paint it, remember there is a fair bit to flex when refitting (unless you remove the bonnet)

And when replacing the pollen filter.

Robti · 10th August 2019, 09:48

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Originally Posted by trikey

Use a good quality shampoo then treat with a high end plastic restorer.

Andy what would you recommend I was looking at gtechniq c4 but will go with any recommendations

Mike Trident · 10th August 2019, 12:47

You may laugh, but olive oil is really good for black plastic parts.

trikey · 10th August 2019, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Robti

Andy what would you recommend I was looking at gtechniq c4 but will go with any recommendations

Sonax extreme is good stuff.

Arctic · 10th August 2019, 22:33

My scuttle panel still looking good after painting it back in November 2018 & then giving it a few coats of black shoe scuff polish, I also do all the black on my cars with shoes polish the rain just runs off it

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