[jeremybingham]

I had my wheel arch trim damaged by someone rubbing a huge oil hose past the car.this left superficial scuffs. Rather than buy a very overpriced new arch i rubbed the plastic with farecla scratch remover then paint restorer (tcut).this got rid of the scratches while leaving the plastic looking prettymuch the same in terms of texture BUTthe process after cleaning with solvents seemed to age and bleach the plastic ie discoloured so since then ive been trying different treatments with findings as follows;

Peanut butter,cheaplooks good for a while but soon fades with rain or washing eg needs doing every2 WEEKS.

Autglym trim gel. As above but initially looks even better but again two rainstorms and it is streaking.£8 wipe on and leave or buff off.

Bmw /mini plastic trim cleaner,nice understated finish lasts about three weeks or three or four rain showers/washes agajn 8£ rub on buff off or leave

Poorboys trim cleaner smells great looks great initially lasted about two weeks £12 nicer inside!

Gtecchnique crystal serum. £40 for a tiny pot but supposed to last. Well it does best yet on my tricky surface 8 weeks. At this point bits appear to flake off so you get teeny dull or pale spotsbut at this price not justfiable imo. The cleaner the plastic(with solvent too) the better .rub on leave to dry.

Valet pro black to the future. £8 for a pot that will do five or six trestments. Rubs on like a very soft wax leave to dry then buff of. So far easily the best FOUR WEEKS IN STILLL OOKING PERFECT. THE BEST PRICE/ PERFORMANCE /Looks COMPROMISE SO FAR.

I do want to try black wow. Not cheap and now ive found the valet pro product i may well not bother!


PLEASE BARE IN MIND THIS APPLIES TO DAMAGED/AGED LOOKING PLASTIC. FINDINGS ON PERFECT PLASTIC ARE DIFFERENT IN THAT ALL OF THE PRODUCTS LAST A BIT LONGER.

 

[jeremybingham]

Yes highly likely. I find the streaky ness very annoying but drew the line at£70 for a new arch! So far small pot of the valet pro black to the future £7 on ebay is lasting best and great value too! Loads left.

 

[jeremybingham]

Yes as i stated didnt work for long for me but of course the surface of my trim is compromised!

 

[jeremybingham]

Black wow is really the only treatment i want to try but at £18 for a tiny amount compared to £7 for a decent pot i may well be using black to the future for the foreseeable future!

 

[jeremybingham]

Might give that a go now that my c4 pot has run out; bit pricey but it lasts well- black to the future is pretty good but not permanent /! or as long lasting as c4-be interesting to see how long sonax lasts.