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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Restoring black plastic
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Re: Restoring black plastic
Doesn't look like it, https://drivedetailed.com/how-to-perman ... -easy-fix/Dreadnought wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:43 pm Is there a method for permanently getting it to look black again?
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Re: Restoring black plastic
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
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Word of caution, do not get it on any paintwork, it is a bugger to get off

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Re: Restoring black plastic
Gtechniq C4 has worked for me. A small amount goes a long way.
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Re: Restoring black plastic
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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