Black fade to grey...

Roderick · 14th March 2015, 13:28

HI, my mirror surrounds have become very grey and mottled as have other black trim. I had some Simoniz black trim and bumper polish restorer and tried that. No effect, they still look tired and weather worn.
Can anyone recommend a good product or remedy that actually works in restoring black bits back to black please?
Ray

johnnyb44 · 14th March 2015, 15:45

I was recommended by a fellow member to try Auto Glym black trim restorer ( I've been using it today and for the life of me cant remember the exact name of it ) ...It's very good though and seems to go a long way. Make sure you give the bottle a good shake otherwise it comes out like toothpaste :-) :-) :-)
Johnny

vindaloo · 14th March 2015, 16:37

I would recommend GTECHNIQ C4, expensive but you don't need much and it will stay black for at least 2 years not 2 weeks like most other products.

clf · 14th March 2015, 16:42

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Originally Posted by johnnyb44

I was recommended by a fellow member to try Auto Glym black trim restorer ( I've been using it today and for the life of me cant remember the exact name of it ) ...It's very good though and seems to go a long way. Make sure you give the bottle a good shake otherwise it comes out like toothpaste :-) :-) :-)
Johnny

autoglym bumper care

Roderick · 14th March 2015, 17:11

Thanks for all the replies. I had considered Autoglym as I have tried their Shampoo/Polish/Wax to great effect and do seem genuinely pretty good stuff. The car is now 14 years old and had a fairly hard time with the previous 2 owners especially the last who lived near the coast.

klarzy · 14th March 2015, 17:17

a dab of olive oil on a clean cloth and wipe them round... last a couple of months and costs pennies...
same with bumper and trim parts, especially window trims etc. as the oil will not denature the rubber as some chemical based products can...

johnnyb44 · 14th March 2015, 17:56

Nice one Klarzy. That's one I will try once the Auto Glym has gone.

klarzy · 14th March 2015, 17:57

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Originally Posted by johnnyb44

Nice one Klarzy. That's one I will try once the Auto Glym has gone.

Clean the old gunk off with a dab of panel wipe first..

MangoMan · 14th March 2015, 19:19

This is what I use....

http://www.rollupandshine.com/meguia...orer-246-p.asp (But not necessarily from this seller though).

Simondi · 14th March 2015, 19:23

A friend suggested that Peanut Butter brings up faded black plastic a treat. Didn't specify smooth or crunchy though

14th March 2015, 13:28	#1
Roderick Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Connoissuer SE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hereford Posts: 275 Thanks: 161 Thanked 100 Times in 47 Posts	Black fade to grey... HI, my mirror surrounds have become very grey and mottled as have other black trim. I had some Simoniz black trim and bumper polish restorer and tried that. No effect, they still look tired and weather worn. Can anyone recommend a good product or remedy that actually works in restoring black bits back to black please? Ray

14th March 2015, 15:45	#2
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,715 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	I was recommended by a fellow member to try Auto Glym black trim restorer ( I've been using it today and for the life of me cant remember the exact name of it ) ...It's very good though and seems to go a long way. Make sure you give the bottle a good shake otherwise it comes out like toothpaste :-) :-) :-) Johnny __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

14th March 2015, 17:17	#6
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	a dab of olive oil on a clean cloth and wipe them round... last a couple of months and costs pennies... same with bumper and trim parts, especially window trims etc. as the oil will not denature the rubber as some chemical based products can... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

14th March 2015, 17:56	#7
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,715 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Nice one Klarzy. That's one I will try once the Auto Glym has gone. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

14th March 2015, 19:19	#9
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	This is what I use.... http://www.rollupandshine.com/meguia...orer-246-p.asp (But not necessarily from this seller though). __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 14th March 2015 at 19:28..

14th March 2015, 16:37	#3
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	I would recommend GTECHNIQ C4, expensive but you don't need much and it will stay black for at least 2 years not 2 weeks like most other products.

14th March 2015, 17:11	#5
Roderick Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Connoissuer SE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hereford Posts: 275 Thanks: 161 Thanked 100 Times in 47 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. I had considered Autoglym as I have tried their Shampoo/Polish/Wax to great effect and do seem genuinely pretty good stuff. The car is now 14 years old and had a fairly hard time with the previous 2 owners especially the last who lived near the coast.

14th March 2015, 19:23	#10
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	A friend suggested that Peanut Butter brings up faded black plastic a treat. Didn't specify smooth or crunchy though __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos