Guest Ian Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi, I'll try this again as my last posting attempt didn't work. I'm just finishing off the cutting and polishing of my m reg purple solar that was VERY badly oxidized and faded. I used solvol autosol first (a tip from an old bodywork repairer friend, applied very carefully by hand) followed by T cut paste, then T cut restoring polish. This has brought up the paintwork like new, but I'm not sure this will work on faded plastic bumpers and mirror surrounds. What can you guys recommend to restore painted plastic to its former glory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DJB29 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi, I'll try this again as my last posting attempt didn't work. I'm just finishing off the cutting and polishing of my m reg purple solar that was VERY badly oxidized and faded. I used solvol autosol first (a tip from an old bodywork repairer friend, applied very carefully by hand) followed by T cut paste, then T cut restoring polish. This has brought up the paintwork like new, but I'm not sure this will work on faded plastic bumpers and mirror surrounds. What can you guys recommend to restore painted plastic to its former glory? ive just done mine with meguires scratch x its come up a treat(takes alot of rubbing though) http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...mp;x=14&y=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 If its unpainted black plastic mate use BOOT POLISH !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 6tracy9 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Its painted bumpers charlzy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 yes it's colour coded bumpers and mirrors. I think Ford call the colour light plum, but it has become so faded that it now looks pink. Solvol Autosol metal polish has brought up the bodywork a treat but I can't get the colour back on the plastic parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 CAR PLAN - Origanal Colour Restorer !!! Its universal for all colours, I used it back when I ran a Car Wash and we brought a badly faded Red Mk3 Astra back to life, it was cherry red when we finished !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 thanks for the suggestions, I'll give them a try and post some pics when it's finished. If I can get it shiny again my wife says I can keep it (bless her) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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