"plastic" trim renovator.

mileshawk56 · 10th March 2017, 11:44

We have all seen the black trim on cars discolour i.e. go grey. This happened on a Rover216 1999 which was anthracite black and the rubbing strips and and front vents, I have used Servisol Refurb140 on these parts and it restored the black finish. Made a world of difference. Also used on the acres of trim in a similar condition on Fiat Doblo and the plenum intake panels on MGZT. It works, seems to last and I have no connection with the company! Chris S.

solarsailor · 10th March 2017, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by mileshawk56

I have used Servisol Refurb140 on these parts............ It works, seems to last............. Chris S.

But how long does it last? I've been using Autoglym Bumper & Trim Gel, which is good for about three months on the scuttle panel (which seems to discolour more quickly than other parts) and longer on other bits like mirror housings and the lower grille that houses the front fog light.

Geoff130 · 10th March 2017, 14:47

I've found the Gtechiq C4 to be good but it isn't the permanent fix it says on the box. I suppose the original plastic faded eventually. It seems to last about six months.

coab · 10th March 2017, 16:18

Try peanut oil or hazelnut oil. Beats any fancy bottle and have used it for donkeys years even on the Rover 100 bumpers that used to go white. Clean the trim let it dry, apply with a cloth and leave to soak in. Wait an hour or two and do again. Fantastic stuff!

ianbstag · 10th March 2017, 16:46

Carpro DLux for me, it seems expensive at first, but a little goes a looooong way, and lasts for a minimum of six months.

Worth a read: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=287064

zedhed · 10th March 2017, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by coab

Try peanut oil or hazelnut oil. Beats any fancy bottle and have used it for donkeys years even on the Rover 100 bumpers that used to go white. Clean the trim let it dry, apply with a cloth and leave to soak in. Wait an hour or two and do again. Fantastic stuff!

or you could just use the good old fashioned heat gun

Robson Rover Repair · 10th March 2017, 22:24

Forever black.

Not just a surface product, a plastic dye. Works best after a heat gun application.

vacuman · 11th March 2017, 17:40

Thanks - not seen that product before. Found it for under £15 delivered from ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forever-Bl...-/112135007798

mileshawk56 · 13th March 2017, 20:20

Its been on the Front bumper louvres and side rubbing strips of a Rover200 for just over 14months now and shows no sign of deterioration. But I expect it has a finite life. Chris.S

Rían P · 19th March 2017, 22:32

I really like ValetPro's black to the future gel. Little goes a long way, and realpy does soak into dry trim, bringing the colour back.

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mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	"plastic" trim renovator. We have all seen the black trim on cars discolour i.e. go grey. This happened on a Rover216 1999 which was anthracite black and the rubbing strips and and front vents, I have used Servisol Refurb140 on these parts and it restored the black finish. Made a world of difference. Also used on the acres of trim in a similar condition on Fiat Doblo and the plenum intake panels on MGZT. It works, seems to last and I have no connection with the company! Chris S.

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10th March 2017, 14:47	#3
Geoff130 Loves to post MG ZT 190, Rover 75 CDTi, Honda VFR 750, Honda CB550F Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Derby Posts: 393 Thanks: 75 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts	I've found the Gtechiq C4 to be good but it isn't the permanent fix it says on the box. I suppose the original plastic faded eventually. It seems to last about six months.

10th March 2017, 16:18	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Try peanut oil or hazelnut oil. Beats any fancy bottle and have used it for donkeys years even on the Rover 100 bumpers that used to go white. Clean the trim let it dry, apply with a cloth and leave to soak in. Wait an hour or two and do again. Fantastic stuff!

10th March 2017, 16:46	#5
ianbstag Loves to post MG ZT 260 V8 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mansfield Posts: 271 Thanks: 77 Thanked 57 Times in 49 Posts	Carpro DLux for me, it seems expensive at first, but a little goes a looooong way, and lasts for a minimum of six months. Worth a read: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=287064

11th March 2017, 17:40	#8
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Thanks - not seen that product before. Found it for under £15 delivered from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forever-Bl...-/112135007798

13th March 2017, 20:20	#9
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Its been on the Front bumper louvres and side rubbing strips of a Rover200 for just over 14months now and shows no sign of deterioration. But I expect it has a finite life. Chris.S

19th March 2017, 22:32	#10
Rían P Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 74 Thanks: 76 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	I really like ValetPro's black to the future gel. Little goes a long way, and realpy does soak into dry trim, bringing the colour back.