[RobCDTi]

Anybody got any top tips for making the non colour coded wheel arches and side skirts look good?

Gave my car a good wash and wax, including wheels and I have to say it looked very nice

Until the plastic surrounds dried out and they look a bit faded/well crap to be honest.

Any suggestions to getting them back to a nice black colour, maybe a lasting wet look? Kiwi Parade boot polish?

 

[RyanE]

C4 (not the explosive lol)

See here: Exterior Coatings // G|Techniq

 

[Coldwarkid]

Try Bilt Hamber, you can use it on all plastic trim.

Lots of other tips in the cleaning section.

 

[Jpetrie]

Auto Glym bumper care, never even tried anything else; never had to.

 

[Merk1981]

Auto Glym bumper care, never even tried anything else; never had to.

I have this at the moment but I wouldn't buy it again. It stops working after a couple of weeks.

 

[RobCDTi]

C4 (not the explosive lol)

See here: Exterior Coatings // G|Techniq

Thanks, that looks good, I like nano tech products.

 

[RobCDTi]

I have this at the moment but I wouldn't buy it again. It stops working after a couple of weeks.

It was the first thing I thought about, but I was dubious about it lasting. Generally like AG products though.

 

[RobCDTi]

Try Bilt Hamber, you can use it on all plastic trim.

Lots of other tips in the cleaning section.

Couldn't find a Bilt Hamber product specifically for plastic trim. Which product were you recommending?

 

[Frank Gallagher]

smooth peanut butter

 

[D_Fizzle]

Gtechniq C4, definitely. I used it on my wheel arches and now they look new. Need to get round to doing my splitters and skirts as there's a big contrast between sections now.

 

[Ron240]

Auto Glym bumper care, never even tried anything else

I tried this for the first time last week, and posted in the cleaning section when somebody else asked a similar question.
I also have never tried anything else, but this product really impressed me with its results and ease of use.
It was mentioned that the effect might not last very long after washing etc, so i will keep my eye on it and see how long it lasts.
Even if it lasts up to a month before needing done again then i will be happy with that, because it is so quick and easy to apply.

Gtechniq C4 may be a superior product that is claimed to work for up to 2 years, and i might try it at some point, but at around £30 it is at least 4 times the price of AGBC.
I reckon a bottle of AGBC will last me about a year if re-applying every month, so it still works out as better value. Plus i quite enjoy putting it on, so will stick with it for now.

 

[Coldwarkid]

Couldn't find a Bilt Hamber product specifically for plastic trim. Which product were you recommending?

Auto Balm, It's great for the rear door handles too.

 

[Fr0d]

Plasticare.

Paint it on, and forget about it.

Its cheap, and has lasted nearly a year and counting on my car - with only 1 application.

 

[RobCDTi]

Plasticare.

Paint it on, and forget about it.

Its cheap, and has lasted nearly a year and counting on my car - with only 1 application.

Looks interesting, dyeing the plastic black I think would look good.....