Freshened up all my plastics today!

Post 534743 by S1mon on 2012-09-04 00:36:05

Been meaning to do this for ages since detailing the car but not got round to it until today. I used Würth plastic dye on recommendation from a few guys on here and it's fantastic. Everything easily removable came off and was dyed off the car and the rest was masked and done in situ. So, front bumper bump strips, lower door trims and mirror covers were removed and side bump strips were masked along with rear upper bumper trim. All the lower trim has enough space between trim and paint work to allow application without masking. The results are astounding. There's a few bits that need redoing as I was a bit too sparring with the product and has finished a bit streaky. As for longevity, I obviously can't comment but it's stated as 'permanent'. Here's a few photos, excuse the paintwork, it's really salty from being parked on the seafront on Sunday. (Don't worry, I cleaned and degreased the plastics before applying the dye!)

Post 534775 by stephenevans99 on 2012-09-04 08:44:25

Looks fantastic. Did you use the Wurth Black or Grey Plastic Dye?

Post 534781 by S1mon on 2012-09-04 09:16:58

I opted for black. I think the grey would be ideal for 850 bumper caps though.

Post 534783 by y2blade on 2012-09-04 09:25:35

That looks superb :) I sooooo need to do mine.

Post 534792 by M-R-P on 2012-09-04 09:59:14

Nice, it really sets the bodywork off when the plastics look that nice.:) But, I'm a tightass and will stick to boot - polishing my plastics 3 times a year lol (boot polish is £1.49 from Lidl and I'm still on my first tub :D)

Post 534794 by V70 Graham on 2012-09-04 10:13:13

Looks good, great results you have there.

Post 534797 by S1mon on 2012-09-04 10:36:43

[QUOTE=y2blade;534783]That looks superb :) I sooooo need to do mine.[/QUOTE] Do it!!!! It really makes a massive difference to the overall appearance of the car! I'm quite shocked at just how much better the car looks for it! [QUOTE=M-R-P;534792]Nice, it really sets the bodywork off when the plastics look that nice.:) But, I'm a tightass and will stick to boot - polishing my plastics 3 times a year lol (boot polish is £1.49 from Lidl and I'm still on my first tub :D)[/QUOTE] I bet you apply it with a cotton bud too, just to make sure you don't use any more than is absolutely necessary! :buttkick:

Post 534807 by M-R-P on 2012-09-04 10:56:27

[QUOTE=S1mon;534797]I bet you apply it with a cotton bud too, just to make sure you don't use any more than is absolutely necessary! :buttkick:[/QUOTE] LMFAO! Nice one dude, you're right tho. I scrape off the excess and stick it back in the tub :D

Post 534813 by S1mon on 2012-09-04 11:22:03

Tee he he!! :)

Post 534823 by d2k on 2012-09-04 13:16:29

very nice........:smile: another job thats now on my list....

Post 537848 by jdavis on 2012-09-22 20:13:44

that looks really good. might have to invest in some of that. a work colleague's partner works for Wurth so may be able to blag a freebie.

Post 537849 by JamesT5 on 2012-09-22 20:18:36

[QUOTE=jdavis;537848]that looks really good. might have to invest in some of that. a work colleague's partner works for Wurth so may be able to blag a freebie.[/QUOTE] It's certainly Wurth a try! ;) :hihi:

Post 538830 by nobananas on 2012-09-28 22:08:15

[QUOTE=M-R-P;534807]LMFAO! Nice one dude, you're right tho. I scrape off the excess and stick it back in the tub :D[/QUOTE] If you want a product that's even more cost effective a mate of mine used to use a product on his plastics called DBO. .....(that's Dirty Black Oil if you were wondering !)

Post 538833 by M-R-P on 2012-09-28 23:15:41

Yeah but I have white paint... :yikes:

Post 539191 by Liddo on 2012-10-01 11:38:39

£35!!!!! Its quite steep for a bit of shoe polish ;) AND, it says it needs to be warm and dry for a while for it to bond properly! No chance of doing this job till next Spring then :D