They say you cant polish a turd........
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Scraggles said:
Goochie said:
Dont "back to black" the wheel arch trims ! There is a much better solution if you're brave enough.
Use a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
Yeah, I have just sen a video for this on youtube so I have asked my dad to do it as I dont trust myself Use a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
Goochie said:
Dont "back to black" the wheel arch trims ! There is a much better solution if you're brave enough.
Use a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
Don't bother with the hot air gun either, too much hassle, and you run the risk of melting the trim. I've heard peanut butter works a treat - In fact, I think there was thread on here recently about itUse a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
Superhoop said:
Goochie said:
Dont "back to black" the wheel arch trims ! There is a much better solution if you're brave enough.
Use a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
Don't bother with the hot air gun either, too much hassle, and you run the risk of melting the trim. I've heard peanut butter works a treat - In fact, I think there was thread on here recently about itUse a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
I always used armour-all on my nova SR, less slimey and longer lasting than back to black
rsstman said:
i remember said:
You really didnt need to do everything twice
should have been , jet wash, spundge wash , rinse, clay, rinse then t cut
simples
no polish or sealant after? i wouldnt like to t-cut my car then just leave it completely without protection.should have been , jet wash, spundge wash , rinse, clay, rinse then t cut
simples
BoRED S2upid said:
6 hours cleaning a Corsa! rather you than me
We all started somwehere... Me, with a china Blue A reg vauxhall Astra 1300s and learned a lot (mainly through my mistakes) with it!
4 Years later I was driving a ex-race 964 911RS Lightweight replica in a very similar colour
(not driving anything like that right now but still like toys!)
Corsa looks good, and 'ing clean! Good on ya and keep up the good work!
Goochie said:
Dont "back to black" the wheel arch trims ! There is a much better solution if you're brave enough.
Use a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
If you take that much care valeting the car wouldn't it be better to do the bumpers and arches properly The way I always do bumpers is (esp corsa's) is go to local motor factors take the car there get them to chip the colour of the glovebox lid two spray cans are enough cost no more than £20 below is one I did a while ago Before and after picsUse a hot air paint stripper gun thingy to blow hot air onto the plastic and simply watch it turn black as new before your eyes. You need to be careful you dont waft the hot air onto the paintwork but it really does work. I was dubious to start with but the end result on our corsa shed was remarkable.
I also use ASDA black shoe cleaner to keep them looking good. Its in a gold bottle and has an in-built spounge at the top.
Having used the hot air trick 2 years ago, it requires a 6 monthly top-up with the black shoe shine.
tom g said:
Gallen said:
dannytherev said:
...get them to chip the colour of the glovebox lid two spray cans are enough cost no more than £20
BIG difference and looks great... dare I say until you enthusiastically pressure wash it?! 
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