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Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #10 on: 22 July 2009, 19:16 »
To be honest if it were me, I'd remove them from the vehicle, clean them thoroughly, give them a coat of plastic primer, and then spray them matt black.

At least they won't fade then :)
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #11 on: 22 July 2009, 19:22 »
Cheers m8.

I'm gunna have to do something to them, its doing my head in, they look nice when there either back2black or peanut buttered.

Smooth would be best tho. look proper nice.
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Offline Mikester

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #12 on: 22 July 2009, 20:03 »
I would scrub all of the crap silicone back to black and stuff of with fairy liquid. Then apply a GOOD blackener. One that ain't in a spray can or meant to be eaten.
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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #13 on: 22 July 2009, 20:11 »
Any suggestions on a good blackener??

Also... can this be done with the plastic trims left in place on me car, or will it damage the paint work?

Thinking about it now, I need.... My arches, plastic parts of the bumpers, the door strips, and the roof spoiler doing.

Also, What is the best polish to buy for my black golf?

I want it looking showroom condition  :rolleyes: before i do any nice mods.
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #14 on: 22 July 2009, 20:32 »
Take them off and leave them off, no problems with them fading then.  :smiley:
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #15 on: 22 July 2009, 20:45 »
I would, but i'm worried i might find some nasty suprises behind them lol
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #16 on: 22 July 2009, 20:55 »
Quote from: christomk3gti on 22 July 2009, 20:45
I would, but i'm worried i might find some nasty suprises behind them lol

Be brave, take them off and have a look.
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #17 on: 22 July 2009, 20:57 »
I really darn't. please dont tempt me, lol
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Offline Mikester

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #18 on: 22 July 2009, 21:00 »
If there is just pit them back on! Simples. As for blackener I use some stuff in a tub. You rub it in. Not sure what it's called.
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Plastic Arches.....
« Reply #19 on: 22 July 2009, 21:03 »
Find out  :grin:

I like them on to be honest, just want them black with the rest of the grey bits.
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