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I am looking to make the exterior plastic trim on my car (R56) nice and shiny like the gloss finish that you get on the A and C pillars.
Has anyone tried this? I am looking for something that is permanent as opposed to the likes of "back to black" trim cleaners.
Just looking for options before I go down the trim off and paint it route!
Cheers
Alex
It's trim off and paint I'm afraid :)
^^ just like Rob says. Be warned though the stone chips can make it look tatty over a period of time.
At 8000rpm no-one hears you scream !
Craig painted the trim on his old JCW. Have a look at his thread HERE
Yeah as Neil says I painted mine black. But be aware as Davy says stones chips can make it look quite tatty after a while ;)
Looks great tho !
It does look rather nice :) stone chips are the bane of my cars life, have two massive ones where I can only assume a couple of meteorites smashed into the bonnet...Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig
Yup painted is your only opt. Mine are well overdue a re-paint (still look ok'ish) but I'd go for it any day of the week as opposed to the back to black troll :yes nod:
Dodo Juice Supernatural Trim Sealant has lasted me a year, for one application. Best stuff I've used. Apply, then just buff it when you wash the car
If the exterior trim is looking faded and worn Auto finesse revive will sort it out. Use a degreaser to take off any current product you have on there (G101 or similar) dry off then apply sparing using a sponge leave to dry and buff off. Job done and beads like a wax and doesn't run (unless you apply too much) .. I like painted trim but on the MINI don't think it's possible as they'll take all the hits from stones getting thrown up from the tyres ..
At 8000rpm no-one hears you scream !
Have seen the plastics venal wrapped and they ain't to bad.... If they get chipped just take em off and re wrap.
. Saves sanding painting laborious task..
I might have a look into that :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bpirie1000