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Title: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Tom4388 on 01 February 2010, 23:00

Hi all

As the title really,

Bought a gti spoiler off the bay, it looked ok so i stuck it on with sikaflex now its starting to look a bit grey. i've tried the usual stuff like back to black, shoe polish, different oils and stuff like that but nothing seems to be workin i think its because the plastic is different to the trims.

is painting it an option? satin black or somethin like that ?

any help will be appreciated  :laugh:

cheers

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Khare on 01 February 2010, 23:01

Heat gun will bring the color back as it kick starts the chemicals inside.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: boneybradley on 01 February 2010, 23:10

there's huge thread in detailing that has loads of suggestions to try......

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 01 February 2010, 23:11

Autoglym Bumper care, I assure you it'll work.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Walkerboy on 02 February 2010, 11:10

dude defo agree with matty on this one,very good indeed

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Wayne on 02 February 2010, 11:19

Quote from: Matty-MK3 on 01 February 2010, 23:11

Autoglym Bumper care, I assure you it'll work.

+2 excellent stuff.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Walkerboy on 02 February 2010, 11:21

or get it sprayed dude.lol
na the autoglym stuff is bloody sh!t hot,not expensive either

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: christomk3gti on 02 February 2010, 11:25

the FINE Peanut Butter you buy in the supermarket supposedly good. just rub it in and the oils in it bring the shine back.

I've never tried this but its supposed to work.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 02 February 2010, 15:20

WD40 U can't go wrong with it

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: axewielder on 02 February 2010, 16:48

black paint  :wink:

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Tom4388 on 02 February 2010, 16:58

lol bought myself an autoglym pack last week and the only thing it doesnt have in it is bumper care stuff

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Walkerboy on 02 February 2010, 18:21

bummer dude  :cry:

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Rmachines on 02 February 2010, 21:33

+1 for the heat gun,  autoglym bumper care is fantastic stuff, but the heat gun is a free option (providing you own one) so try both,  heat gun will certainly get it black again, bumper care will make it shiney and keep it black. 

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Christo77 on 02 February 2010, 21:41

Must admit i've tried the autoglym bumper care, it does a good job but i find it doesn't last..10 days -2 weeks it's back to grey bumpers and trim again.
I've tried black wax, boiled linseed oil, wd40, acf50, armour all..they all do a nice job but none of them last, not in my experience anyway.
Hot air gun is my last option i think..summer time though  :wink:

Christo

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Tom4388 on 03 February 2010, 22:23

would the hot air gun melt the sikaflex stuff i used to stick it on?

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: VWstevo on 21 February 2010, 21:26

Quote from: axewielder on 02 February 2010, 16:48

black paint  :wink:

get a new one he he.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Wolf on 21 February 2010, 22:04

This stuff is the dogs!

http://www.gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer/

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: stainesy on 21 February 2010, 22:31

when i bought my car all the rubber and plastic black bits were faded so i just bought a can of satin black spray paint and gave each thing a a light coat and they all look new now

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: Deano2711 on 21 February 2010, 22:45

I still swear by Asda boot polish. The gold bottle with the sponge top. Costs 89p I think and after a couple of coats comes up a treat. I use it once a fortnight and plastic arches look mint. I heard the boot spoiler does not take to boot polish for being a different plastic but I have had no problems and it also looks great. Can't recommend it enough.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: jonnypolish on 22 February 2010, 11:57

Tyreshine ftw!
Polished the car one day and thought i'd give it a bash and it works a treat for like two weeks at a time!
Brings it all back to black and gives it a subtle shine :)
IMO its the cheapo way to go black ;)

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: axewielder on 22 February 2010, 12:52

nah mate you want some beaver grease, get a freshly squeezed beaver from the ontario lakes and rub in circular and trapezoid motions on your plastic trim for the ultimate black sheen, guaranteed to impress the ladezz

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: harlemex on 22 February 2010, 20:12

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: harlemex on 22 February 2010, 20:14

Quote from: Wolf on 21 February 2010, 22:04

This stuff is the dogs!

http://www.gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer/

This stuff does look good and lasts 2 years ish. So, +1 on this.

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: christomk3gti on 22 February 2010, 23:28

boiled linseed oil. tried it on friday.. looks great :afro:

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: jeroni on 23 February 2010, 19:04

I have tried loads of different things used to be Manager of Motaman in Bristol, so tried everything, Mer, Autoglym etc etc

But i used this the other day and its kicks the rest into touch :

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+G10810

Comes out like a gel, as soon as i put it on my grey looking spoiler it stained it, soaked right in, done the  whole car gave it a good long rub, buffed it off washed the car still looked great, best of all no streaks after the wash like Autoglym leaves.

I rate it 9/10 for application, 10/10 for non streaking, will have to wait to see how long it lasts though....

Jerry

Title: Re: how do i get my gti spoiler black again?
Post by: col on 23 February 2010, 21:48

black wow i reccomend