Restoring faded black plastic.

[Gingerbread Man]

Have done a search but to my surprise, I haven't found anything.

I want to get some interior plastic switches, 9 in total, back to black from the faded black/grey they are now.

What products do you recommend?

The car is a soft top, so the sun will take its toll. I am ashamed to say that the roof goes up sometimes though!

[Tim Bomford]

303 Aerospace protectant is very good for UV protection, also not sure if it will protect but black-wow is good for colour restoration.

Tim

[cptsideways]

Autoglym plastic restore/protect (green gunge) is rather good at this

[valet magic]

If its recolouring and long protection your after then try GTechnik C4 trim product.

Its awesome.

Robbie

[997addict]

+1 for Gtechniq stuff had mine done recently and is amazing. I had the external plastic bit at the bottom of the windscreen where the wipers are on my 997 at turned it from a dull grey to jet black, worked on mirror base housing too.

Think is about £15 and he will post it to ya.

[PJ S]

303 recommended irrespectively, but think G|Techniq's c4 would be the better long term choice.
Mind you, £20 odd for very little product (that goes quite a long way), might be offset with the cheaper 303 Protectant spray, and regular upkeep application.
Depends on how committed you will be to doing the interior fortnightly.

[Gingerbread Man]

PJ S said:

Depends on how committed you will be to doing the interior fortnightly.

Not very! I'm hoping for a long lasting application. Is my head in the clouds?

[gleammachine]

Another thumbs up for Gt C4,

The trim on one of my clients 996 turbo was treated 10+ months ago and still looks like the day it was applied.
50/50 example.

Edited by gleammachine on Wednesday 28th January 17:04

[PJ S]

Gingerbread Man said:

PJ S said:

Depends on how committed you will be to doing the interior fortnightly.

Not very! I'm hoping for a long lasting application. Is my head in the clouds?

As you're being honest, then the G|Tech stuff is probably the best bet in this case.
You could still throw 303 over it, to boost the UV protection, plus it works on wipers, exterior rubber seal, tyres, and leather.
So, if you can afford to splurge on both, you'll be well sorted.

Edited by PJ S on Wednesday 28th January 12:17

[Rarst]

+1 for the Auto Glym

[Gingerbread Man]

PJ S said:

Gingerbread Man said:

PJ S said:

Depends on how committed you will be to doing the interior fortnightly.

Not very! I'm hoping for a long lasting application. Is my head in the clouds?

As you're being honest, then the G|Tech stuff is probably the best bet in this case.
You could still throw 303 over it, to boost the UV protection, plus it works on wipers, exterior rubber seal, tyres, and leather.
So, if you can afford to splurge on both, you'll be well sorted.

Edited by PJ S on Wednesday 28th January 12:17

Hi PJ.

It seems that a few have recommended this Gtech Product.

Can you point me at a good shop where I can buy these two products?

David

[Gingerbread Man]

PJ S said:

Gingerbread Man said:

PJ S said:

Depends on how committed you will be to doing the interior fortnightly.

Not very! I'm hoping for a long lasting application. Is my head in the clouds?

As you're being honest, then the G|Tech stuff is probably the best bet in this case.
You could still throw 303 over it, to boost the UV protection, plus it works on wipers, exterior rubber seal, tyres, and leather.
So, if you can afford to splurge on both, you'll be well sorted.

Edited by PJ S on Wednesday 28th January 12:17

Hi PJ.

If you could point me in the direct of this stuff that would be brilliant.

A search for Gtech doesn't come up with what I've after. Also, who makes 303?

[PJ S]

303 Aerospace Protectant is done through a member vendor here - The Polishing Company. Tell Mike I sent you his way.
As for G|Techniq - www.gtechniq.com - Rob will deal direct or point you in the direction of a reseller.
Most sales to the gen pub are direct I believe, the detailers (pros) don't resell it, but just use it themselves on their clients' car(s).