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Julie.T

Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #1

What does everyone use to keep their black bits nice and black? Inside and out.

 

Gogsy

Member

Donater

• Jul 28, 2015

• #2

On the outside mine are grey, but this still works fantastically. Use Burnt Linseed Oil and rub it on with a sponge. If the are badly faded it may take a few coats, however, lasts for agies.

 

sm0129

Active Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #3

In the trade they use a hot air gun/paint stripper thingy to get them back to black (outside). Don't get it to hot, but it does work- look on youtube

 

Gogsy

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Donater

• Jul 28, 2015

• #4

Yes I looked at the hot air gun method and the result looks fantastic. I opted for linseed oil as I do not have a hot air gun and was worried about thinning the material the more it's used. also seemed to be more work.

 

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Julie.T

Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #5

Looks good but I don't think I'd be brave enough to try. Think it's elbow grease and products for me

 

Gogsy

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Donater

• Jul 28, 2015

• #6

Julie.T said:

Looks good but I don't think I'd be brave enough to try. Think it's elbow grease and products for me

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Then go for the Burnt Linseed Oil, you will not be disappointed.

 

GRATCH

HUGE MEMBER

• Jul 28, 2015

• #7

Peanut butter is the stuff to use. Ask @Hippo

 

WURZAL THE LANDY

Active Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #8

I usually use ag bumper care

 

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Julie.T

Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #9

Peanut butter?? I'm guessing something to do with the oil in it? like it on toast but not sure I fancy spreading it over my Landy

 

PepeTheMule

Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #10

Polytrol is another good one that I've seen used
(mine are still black)

 

hd3

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #11

some black liquid by CarPlan ( it's downstairs 'n can't remember the name ) ..
and Armor All .. .. mixed 50/50 ..
that's for the outside bits

for interior it be Armor All ..

for rubber surround seals .. including the exterior one between the main cab and rear hardtop
it's often a silicone spray .. i.e. to keep the rubber in good condition ..

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not tried any of the other methods ..

 

davidsmith1307

Well-Known Member

• Jul 29, 2015

• #12

Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer S3 Nanocoat Sealant.
Pricey but works.

 

Porch

Member

• Jul 29, 2015

• #13

Recently used the heat gun method followed by boiled linseed oil and was blown away. I have the dark grey trim and it looks as new. For the roof (3 door) I used gtechniq G4 a little bottle but you only need a quarter of it and the hard back looks great.

 

Porch

Member

• Jul 29, 2015

• #14

C4 sorry.

 

Porch

Member

• Jul 31, 2015

• #15

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