Best stuff for keeping things black

[saaby93]

Just noticed some halfords offers on turtlewax wet n black or amorall
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...
whats good? whats best?

[Garvin]

Peanut butter - smooth variety!

[ikarl]

Best stuff for keeping things black?

Black paint

[Bear Phils]

Forever black is supposed to be good. Just be careful it doesn't get on your paintwork.

[scarble]

THIS
or just stop being such a superficial silly face and spend your money on kinaesthetically shiny bits.

[saaby93]

Garvin said:

Peanut butter - smooth variety!

tasty
what about if some of the black has turned to grey?

[Superhoop]

saaby93 said:

Garvin said:

Peanut butter - smooth variety!

tasty
what about if some of the black has turned to grey?

Then use peanut butter - it does work

[Garvin]

Superhoop said:

saaby93 said:

Garvin said:

Peanut butter - smooth variety!

tasty
what about if some of the black has turned to grey?

Then use peanut butter - it does work

Yep, it sure does. Apparently it's the peanut oil that does the trick .......... but you have to like the smell of peanuts as well!

[Magic919]

Bear Phils said:

Forever black is supposed to be good. Just be careful it doesn't get on your paintwork.

This stuff.

[scarble]

Garvin said:

Yep, it sure does. Apparently it's the peanut oil that does the trick .......... but you have to like the smell of peanuts as well!

You know I think you can just buy peanut oil which might make you feel less silly as to your neighbours you're rubbing some anonymous liquid on rather than rubbing peanut butter on and it's probably easier to get off although it might leave more of an oily film than the peanut butter.
If you're using it for bumpers or any exterior part remember that it will contravene pedestrian impact safety standards as you may cause anaphylactic shock shock in peanut allergy sufferers.

[Ciaran]

This stuff is supposed to be very good:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plasticare-Trim-Dye-BLAC...

[Captain Muppet]

scarble said:

If you're using it for bumpers or any exterior part remember that it will contravene pedestrian impact safety standards as you may cause anaphylactic shock shock in peanut allergy sufferers.

That right there is the only reason why I use it. I don't even have black plastic bumpers.

[smartphone hater]

saaby93 said:

tasty
what about if some of the black has turned to grey?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuCICnQV-jg

[Republik1980]

Boiled linseed oil brushed into textured plastics with a nailbrush or toothbrush and taken off vigorously with a decent, lint-free rag.

Might seem a bit but I've tried a lot of "back to black" and the like, and found this to be far better.

Get it right and it'll stay looking minty for months, fail to take it all off and you'll return to your vehicle to find children and small animals stuck to all the plastics

[Krikkit]

Anyone tried the GTechniq C4? Looks very good in principle.

ETA:

Republik1980 said:

Boiled linseed oil brushed into textured plastics with a nailbrush or toothbrush and taken off vigorously with a decent, lint-free rag.

Might seem a bit but I've tried a lot of "back to black" and the like, and found this to be far better.

Why boiled out of interest? I think I'd be a bit nervous about boiling a substance well known for spontaneous combustion...

Edited by Krikkit on Thursday 28th February 16:53

[HorneyMX5]

Republik1980 said:

Boiled linseed oil brushed into textured plastics with a nailbrush or toothbrush and taken off vigorously with a decent, lint-free rag.

Get it right and it'll stay looking minty for months, fail to take it all off and you'll return to your vehicle to find children and small animals stuck to all the plastics

This x 1 million.

I have no idea why someone doesn't bottle this stuff up in a fancy bottle and sell it in halfords. I've tried all sorts being the lover of all motor vehicles of the 80s and they're swathes of black plastic trim and this is is the only product that works without fail and lasts for months even with weekly washing.

The advice about wipping it straigh toff is a good one though and keep it off your paintwork as it can leave marks that are a sod to remove.

nick

[ambuletz]

I wonder if the heatgun treatment would have the same effect on the interior plastics as it would on the bumpers?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dtbBzky-s

[saaby93]

smartphone hater said:

saaby93 said:

tasty
what about if some of the black has turned to grey?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuCICnQV-jg

this video on the sidebar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&amp...
about dent not black

[Cunning Punt]

Garvin said:

Superhoop said:

saaby93 said:

Garvin said:

Peanut butter - smooth variety!

tasty
what about if some of the black has turned to grey?

Then use peanut butter - it does work

Yep, it sure does. Apparently it's the peanut oil that does the trick .......... but you have to like the smell of peanuts as well!

And not be allergic to them.

Polytrol is good for making greyed plastic black again.

Apply with paint brush, wait 15 minutes, wipe off.

[Garvin]

scarble said:

Garvin said:

Yep, it sure does. Apparently it's the peanut oil that does the trick .......... but you have to like the smell of peanuts as well!

You know I think you can just buy peanut oil which might make you feel less silly as to your neighbours you're rubbing some anonymous liquid on rather than rubbing peanut butter on and it's probably easier to get off although it might leave more of an oily film than the peanut butter.
If you're using it for bumpers or any exterior part remember that it will contravene pedestrian impact safety standards as you may cause anaphylactic shock shock in peanut allergy sufferers.

Well, if they're stupid enough to lick my vehicle ..............