how do i make fading trims look new????????

[Tom4388]

Hi

The trims on my mk3 golf have started to fade and there lookin a bit grey

i've tried back to black stuff and its poo it works for a bit but doesnt make the trims
look all that much better then it rains and just runs off 

is there a better way of gettin my trims black again? is spraying them satin black an option???
if so how do i do it lol

cheers

[hammerdrew]

Turtle wax Back to black is good... its silicone based so will stay for quite a while and no need to buff! Its cream colour so will not disturb your paintwork if you have dodgy hands 

Or some people say boot polish, linseed oil and peanut butter, but whatever works for you! 

[hammerdrew]

Try a search to..............




http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=125578.0   

[Tom4388]

Yeh i've tried boot polish and it didnt seem to make much difference
and i guy at work suggested peanut butter and we all laughed at him 
have you heard of using satin black spray paint on trims?

thanks for the tips i'll try it this weekend

[Wayne]

Have used and can recommend Autoglym bumpercare.

[Deano2711]

Hi Mate

After reading on here about boot polish I gave it a try and after a couple of coats it comes up a treat.  I take my car to the local IMO and after pulling out I coat my plastic in boot polish and it looks great. I only use the ASDA own costs 85p a bottle and has the foam end on it so goes on lovely. As I say after a few coats it comes up lovely just look at the picture of mine. This picture was took after cleaning the car but I had not used the boot polish for a couple of weeks.  If trying just watch out for runs as they are hard to get off if left a while.     Cheers     Deano

[dragonfly]

I have tried the following: Black Wow, Mer Bumper Gel, AutoGlym Bumper care and Peanut butter.  The peanut butter involves more work and leaves a matt finish. Black Wow is good but even after a second wipe - the product still streaks. Mer and AG are both good.  Simple to apply and remove, leaving a fairly durable semi glossy finish.

[wag,en,volks]

try a bit of heat as it often brings back the black ! (but be carefull!!)

[bluquarta]

I did mine for the first time about 6 weeks ago with boiled linseed oil after reading about it on here. Absolutely spot on. My rear spoiler and front splitters were really grey and it still looks really black now even after rain. best thing about it is its dirt cheap from hardware stores and you only need a tiny bit at a time. a bottle will last years!

careful with disposing of the rags tho, can spontaneously combust apparently!

[Stronz]

I always used to use a bit of motor oil or cooking oil. Just remember to rub it in really well so it doesn't drip or run.