wyliss Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 What stuff would you say is good for the black external parts on my car i.e. the grill etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilScarrott Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 These bits are always a royal pain in the arse. I was doing mine today, you could just use something like Meguiars APC diluted 10 parts water to 1 part APC, but I found a product I like recently called Meguiars Heavy Duty Vinyl cleaner, nice product which seems to work well. To finish I used 303 Aerospace protectant which leaves a nice factory finish, I really love this product, its great on window rubbers and the interior dash too, well worth having in your kit. You could dress these parts with many different dressing, the 303 doesn't seem to leave any marks on my paint after a shower and lasts well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Whats APC and where do you get this aerospace from????? Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 What about the poorboys exterior stuff...anybody used it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilScarrott Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Sorry, APC = All Purpose Cleaner, I use the Meguiars APC, it has a gazillion uses, use it on the interior, engine bay, arches etc. etc. 303 Aerospace protectant and the APC can be had from polished bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techieboy Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] To finish I used 303 Aerospace protectant which leaves a nice factory finish, I really love this product, its great on window rubbers and the interior dash too, well worth having in your kit. You could dress these parts with many different dressing, the 303 doesn't seem to leave any marks on my paint after a shower and lasts well. [/ QUOTE ] Another vote for aerospace 303 here. Excellent stuff. I use it on all sorts of the interior and exterior plastics. APC = All Purpose Cleaner, I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Another vote for APC here. For dressing you maybe able to use your tyre gel (if you use some) depending on what it is. I use Megs Endurance Gel on my tyres and find that OK on my black plastic parts. Doesn't hurt to try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 So basically the apc and the aerospace stuff is tops, I'd have thought poorboys would have made something decent though. The bits dont have that silcone slimey feeling to them do they?, all I am after is a nice finish similar to when the car is new. Cheers guys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 The APC and 303 are good. For Poorboys dressings you could try Poorboys Natural Look Dressing, which can also be used on your interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Do be careful with APC since it can, if you do not get the right dilution ratio bleach your trim. Autoglm Bumper Care is a good stuff for your blacks, it acutally cleans, restores and protects. 303 is really good at keeping things looking nice but im not sure about its restoring qualities. After using APC you would want to put back oils etc. in to any abosorbant plastic surface. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Do be careful with APC since it can, if you do not get the right dilution ratio bleach your trim. [/ QUOTE ] Good point, 10:1 should be fine and safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 So basically clean with apc then put some protectant back in like the poorboys natural look stuff??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Natural Look wont last the week if your a daily driver. Trim Restorer is good as ins AG bumper care. But basically apply after APC. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Natural Look wont last the week if your a daily driver. Trim Restorer is good as ins AG bumper care. But basically apply after APC. Geoff [/ QUOTE ] would you put your hand up for 303 geoff over the ag bumper care ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 If it's an S-line you want it to look grey. If it isn't you want it to look black. I use the general trim dressing from Pinaacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 [ QUOTE ] If it's an S-line you want it to look grey. If it isn't you want it to look black. I use the general trim dressing from Pinaacle. [/ QUOTE ] So are the s-line grills factory grey and the non s-line models factory black then ubm.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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