What is the best method you know of getting Black Plastics Trims back to original condition once polish has got on them and gives white streaks etc. I polish my Van regularly and the various trims have white streaks on them i have used all sorts of stuff to try and remove the streaks good old elbow grease works best but a real PITA to do.
Zed i actually sprayed mine with silk matt auto paint and laquered them after. You wouldnt know they were done but are so much easier to keep clean and they always stay black. Just a bit of mr sheen n job done 👍😃
Black shoe polish
You could try some white spirit on a cloth
Then use Autoglym show shine aerosol which will not leave a residue on black plastic areas, its not the cheapest but it is good, i used it for years on my classic show bikes, I know others use products like Mr Sheen and apparently thats good too :yes:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Auto-Glym-Instant-Shine-450ml/dp/B001153FIM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1484288687&sr=1-1&keywords=autoglym+show+shine
on a semi related note has anyone used/had experience of this stuff?
http://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/NanoCoating/
Just a thought you could also spray them the colour of your bike that might look nice 😃👍
Quote from: mikeyw64 on January 13, 2017, 08:42:35 AM
on a semi related note has anyone used/had experience of this stuff?
http://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/NanoCoating/
New one on me...looks good, :clap:
The video clip shows it being used on helmets too, TBH I would be unsure about that
I use Amourall, looks great when applied, though you may have to re apply after each wash.
Works for me, used for years :smiley:
Quote from: O.C. on January 13, 2017, 10:36:58 AM
New one on me...looks good, :clap:
The video clip shows it being used on helmets too, TBH I would be unsure about that
remember seeing something on one of the science type shows a couple of years ago where a company in Oxford was using "nano" tech to waterproof phones (or any other electrical equipment or clothing) and there's also self cleaning paint for commercial buildings
ACF50 :clap:
What is this wash and polish that you speak of im sure my log book says colour -road filth :mfr_lol:
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This stuff is expensive but on faded plastics it's the hounds testes.
http://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-matte-black-plastic-resurfacer-aerosol-15089.html (http://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-matte-black-plastic-resurfacer-aerosol-15089.html)
I haven't used that product but am familiar with Eastwood. I've bought quite a few things from them directly over the years..but not enough lately as they've stopped sending me their catalog.
Thank's for the advise, Tried most of the above but kept away from chemicals as they can leach the resins from the plastic and leave them a real mess. Must admit i have thought of painting and it would seem to be the best bet so far. Anyone used plastikote ?
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Quote from: zedmeister on January 13, 2017, 10:25:43 PM
Thank's for the advise, Tried most of the above but kept away from chemicals as they can leach the resins from the plastic and leave them a real mess. Must admit i have thought of painting and it would seem to be the best bet so far. Anyone used plastikote ?
Plastic is an old based product. The Whitstable Ness is the oil content depleting.
A number oil might do, I just know ACF50 does, as I use it regularly on plastics, regardless of there state..
Quote from: Biker Bugs on January 14, 2017, 06:37:14 AM
Plastic is an old based product. The Whitstable Ness is the oil content depleting.
A number oil might do, I just know ACF50 does, as I use it regularly on plastics, regardless of there state..
Translation required please :mfr_lol:
What is donnamarie?
Good 9ld Back to Black or Dashboard shine .
It's a silicone spray wot does the trick :smiley:
Well wd40 then its cheaper. I used it on my boys old clio bumpers. Came up a treat after buffing it off 😃👍
Done back to black / Dashboard shine / WD 40, all good but fade after a few days, i need something that removes the polish not mask's it. I had a PM from another forum member who said Baby wipes will do the job, so weather permitting tomorrow i am going to give it a go, its about the only thing i have not tried on plastics. However i do use them to clean my leathers and they come up a treat.
Ah never thought of baby wipes :smiley:
Aren't. They a bit wriggly to wipe all over ya leathers ?
And do you use em before or after a diaper change ?
Now then ! Who's gorra spare baby ??
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Tried baby wipes, no good, however another other forum user suggested using an eraser, i thought he was taking the PI** he sent me some info. i decided to give it a go after raiding the grand kids colouring box we keep for them when they visit /sleep over i found one. After a dozen or so rubs Hey Presto!! streaks gone! took me a couple of hours to remove and then Back to Black the plastics now look like new again, i'll have to be more careful when applying the polish in future around the plastics maybe B2B first. I will also have to replace the eraser as i used the majority of it.
Zed maybe now is the time to av em off and paint n laquer them. Itll make them so much easier to clean n polish. Did mine a little while ago in satin black and they came up great and clean up real nice n shiny. 👍😁
Quote from: Macskwak on January 16, 2017, 06:12:40 AM
Zed maybe now is the time to av em off and paint n laquer them. Itll make them so much easier to clean n polish. Did mine a little while ago in satin black and they came up great and clean up real nice n shiny. 👍😁
Couldn't agree more but a lot of work removing the bits and making sure i dont break the clips etc, i maybe do it sometime when the weather is better and i have a free weekend.