Where can I get APD?

victorgte · 3rd July 2017, 16:50

Now that I have a Streetwise, there is a lot of plastic trim to look after. Many years ago an old friend told me about APD or Automotive Plastic Dressing. It looked brilliant on cars even good on wiper arms and door handles etc. Gave a good showroom look. Any idea where to buy as searches give me results that are not quite as required or as I remember? Pics show the extent of the job!

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Vanbursta · 3rd July 2017, 18:00

Like almost anything that works, I think it has been discontinued. However Autoglym does a very good plastic trim gel, it seems to be quite good.

You'll get someone along in a minute to tell you about Peanut Oil as well no doubt!

Rogue · 3rd July 2017, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Vanbursta

Like almost anything that works, I think it has been discontinued. However Autoglym does a very good plastic trim gel, it seems to be quite good.

You'll get someone along in a minute to tell you about Peanut Oil as well no doubt!

I use the Autoglym gel and i find it the best of the bunch that i've tried and seems to last quite well between aplications.

victorgte · 3rd July 2017, 18:21

I will take a look at Autoglym. Most search results come up as dashboard shine which will last about 5 minutes on the exterior of a car.

The Rovering Member · 3rd July 2017, 18:21

If a product works well then it is invariably bad for the environment.

Rogue · 3rd July 2017, 18:35

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Originally Posted by victorgte

I will take a look at Autoglym. Most search results come up as dashboard shine which will last about 5 minutes on the exterior of a car.

I use mine exclusively for the exterior.

victorgte · 3rd July 2017, 18:58

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....15yKDa5NhL.jpg
And then I find 5 litres of this product.

Vanbursta · 3rd July 2017, 19:55

This is the Autoglym, it is meant for exterior use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autoglym-B...38.m2548.l4275

Is that a 5 litre bottle of the APD you wanted in your link?

victorgte · 3rd July 2017, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Vanbursta

This is the Autoglym, it is meant for exterior use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autoglym-B...38.m2548.l4275

Is that a 5 litre bottle of the APD you wanted in your link?

It's supposed to be the same gel as Autoglym but just loads more of it. It could be rubbish but there is only one way to find out. Ordered on line. Results posted as soon as I have used it.

Rogue · 3rd July 2017, 21:06

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Originally Posted by victorgte

It's supposed to be the same gel as Autoglym but just loads more of it. It could be rubbish but there is only one way to find out. Ordered on line. Results posted as soon as I have used it.

The Autoglym Gel is completely clear. I've found for best results use sparingly and work it in well then polish off excess

3rd July 2017, 16:50	#1
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Where can I get APD? Now that I have a Streetwise, there is a lot of plastic trim to look after. Many years ago an old friend told me about APD or Automotive Plastic Dressing. It looked brilliant on cars even good on wiper arms and door handles etc. Gave a good showroom look. Any idea where to buy as searches give me results that are not quite as required or as I remember? Pics show the extent of the job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

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Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Like almost anything that works, I think it has been discontinued. However Autoglym does a very good plastic trim gel, it seems to be quite good. You'll get someone along in a minute to tell you about Peanut Oil as well no doubt! __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

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victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I will take a look at Autoglym. Most search results come up as dashboard shine which will last about 5 minutes on the exterior of a car. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

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3rd July 2017, 18:58	#7
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....15yKDa5NhL.jpg And then I find 5 litres of this product. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

3rd July 2017, 19:55	#8
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	This is the Autoglym, it is meant for exterior use. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autoglym-B...38.m2548.l4275 Is that a 5 litre bottle of the APD you wanted in your link? __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75