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    Exterior trim back to black

    Sorry if this has been done to death, but I need to re-black the bumpers and other exterior plastics on the car, what have you guys found to work best for this?

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    I am about to try G Techniq, its supposed to be really good, it may help to have a look online.

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    For a cheap alternative you could try ATF, just use like a polish on a cloth, or gentle application of a heat gun. The gun is great for bumper tops and door strips but tricky on the smaller bits. Both work well and lasted me around 8-9 months.






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    Meguiars Ultimate black plastic restorer is very good and lasts about 5-6 months between washes.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Meguiars-Ul...d=291882531087
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    i haven't tried it yet but the britemax trim max black looks brilliant .. bit dear but watching the videos and reading the reviews i think its the one i will be using

    https://www.britemax-direct.co.uk/br...ml-c2x25417943

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    [QUOTE=LeeT5;817366]Meguiars Ultimate black plastic restorer is very good and lasts about 5-6 months between washes.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Meguiars-Ul...d=291882531087[/
    That’s a bit optimistic to say the least, even layered up, a month is pushing it, on a daily used P2 V70, that sits outside, if your car doesn’t get used often and is garaged I’m sure it lasts a while.

    Wurth plastic dye is the way forward, did the 850 grey and the V70 black, then a simple AG vinyl and rubber care does the trick

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    I used a U-POL Raptor 2K for this purpose.

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