Restoring black plastic

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Restoring black plastic

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The new to me 2018 RT has a few UV damaged area of black plastic. Some parts will restore with heat, other areas which are a different type of plastic wont. Is there a method for perminently getting it to look black again?

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Dreadnought wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:43 pm Is there a method for permanently getting it to look black again?
Doesn't look like it, https://drivedetailed.com/how-to-perman ... -easy-fix/
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I've used Wùrth on loads of stuff. Brings plastic back to black lovely.It will last a long time and just top it up when needed. 1 tube did my Mwb Sprinters bumpers front and back and the side trim both sides,2 coats . It's not cheap but you will get a good result and it goes a long way.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1147551604

Word of caution, do not get it on any paintwork, it is a bugger to get off :lol:
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Gtechniq C4 has worked for me. A small amount goes a long way.
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Thanks all, G4 on order
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I don't know if you can get this across the pond, but it has worked very well for me.
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Post by Doctor T »

A heat gun on low temp will turn faded black to look like new. A temp fix is WD40 and alike
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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