Glasses and Trim

[olie]

Afternoon everyone

When I was drying my car after cleaning, I spotted some marks I cannot get off with a regular cheap glass cleaner (eg Turtle Wax, etc.). I think this may be due to a mitt which had wax in it, which I used to shampoo the car. Well, you can't blame a noob!

Also, I don't like how the trim looks after getting wet in the train. You can see the where the trail of dripping water and dirt after getting wet.

Anyone knows how I can remedy these?

Thanks in advance to all your inputs.

[shaunwistow]

Glass - use a glass polish such as AG, that should get rid of the marks on the glass. You could then wipe down with some IPA & seal the glass with Gtechniq G% water repellant.

Trim - give it a good wash, use a de-greaser & IPA wipedown - then protect it with a trim protectant. AG do a bumper/trim protectant which can be picked up in Halfords. There are quite a few on the market.

[stuartwake]

With the trims you can get a dye/paint that has got some good results on here, ebay link below

Plasticare Trim Dye BLACK Plastic / Rubber Bumper Paint | eBay

[olie]

Thanks for the responses guys

Stuart - I have seen your pictures in another thread and I must say it looks really good. Do you know if Plasticare is available anywhere else, or are there alternatives? I am staying out of ebay after someone I know became a victim of fraud!

Also, what prep did you do before putting in Plasticare? Also, can we wax in after drying?

Shaun - Thanks mate. What do you mean by IPA? As I said, I'm a noob on this thing. What can you use as a degreaser? i thnk I've read somewhere that any all purpose cleaner (APC) would do.

[shaunwistow]

IPA here IPA Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9% Ultrapure 100ml with Fliptop | eBay

This will make up 500ML when diluted

[stuartwake]

As far as I know plasticare is only available from eBay.

Apart from making sure all dirt and grease are cleaned off and masking the trims up its just a matter of putting it on, I used a brush. After you've given it a day to dry just use some black to black or equivalent, does look ok without but it just deepens it a little.

[olie]

Cheers lads

What do you use as a degreaser? Is a regular shampoo enough to degrease?

[stuartwake]

I used a Bit of washing up liquid. Just on the trims follows by some white spirit.

Hope it goes well bud

[olie]

Thanks Stuart.

I guess the IPA counts as white spirit. Any alternatives to these?

[robbo51]

IPA is alcohol and will degrease and evaporate..
White spirit will leave a residue behind
You need totally clean glass/paint.

[stuartwake]

I'd did wonder whether it did, may have to get myself some of the IPA stuff aswell

[olie]

I was thinking of using left-over vodka, but then I realised it's a more expensive option. I'm obviously naive about these chemical stuff.

Where can I buy the Gtechniq Glass Sealant? Also any alternatives to this?

Another question, would you guys advise taping up the edges before applying plasticare? Are there any special tape I should purchase?

As always, many thanks for your advice.

[robbo51]

Buy here:
products by GTechniq - Shinearama

[shaunwistow]

Originally Posted by olie

I was thinking of using left-over vodka, but then I realised it's a more expensive option. I'm obviously naive about these chemical stuff.

Where can I buy the Gtechniq Glass Sealant? Also any alternatives to this?

Loads of alternatives, only tried Gtechniq G5 (previously G3), i'm very pleased with the results.

[olie]

I'm a bit wary of buying that GTechniq product since it says it needs professional application. Hmmm...

[shaunwistow]

Originally Posted by olie

I'm a bit wary of buying that GTechniq product since it says it needs professional application. Hmmm...

G5 does not. Wash windscreen, dry it, use a glass polish (Autoglym). Wipe polish off. IPA wipe to get the glass squeaky clean. Apply G5 in tight circular motions. Then buff off, really easy.

[robbo51]

G1 maybe....G5 a doddle!!

[Trabant Dave]

Left over Vodka?

Olie, if you have any left over Vodka you just send it to me!!!!

I like lighter fuel, (as a degreaser, not for drinking ) as it's pretty pure and evaporates leaving no trace.

The one for Zippo petrol lighters, not the gas one.

Dave

[Spyke]

Originally Posted by olie

Stuart - I have seen your pictures in another thread and I must say it looks really good. Do you know if Plasticare is available anywhere else, or are there alternatives? I am staying out of ebay after someone I know became a victim of fraud!

Also, what prep did you do before putting in Plasticare? Also, can we wax in after drying?

I have bought a couple of pots from those guys and not had any issues. Its good stuff, give it a couple of coats and then use a normal trim revive/sealant and it looks brillient. I have used Gtechniq T1 on mine.