black bits on DC5s

[larz]

anyone got any nice solutions for keeping the black bits black on a DC5... namely the front number plate surround (OEM) and the black panel at the foot of the windscreen. The black bits at the mirrors, etc. I have used back to black on previous cars but find it washes off quickly... I wash my car once or twice a week so it sucks to have to back to black it every time.

I have heard talk of a carbon fibre front number plate holder but have never seen any pics. Anyone got a pic? i've seen the rear mugen one... Has anyone wrapped exterior parts in carbon fibre wrap? The front number plate surround can't be difficult to do as a first wrap...

 

[-Woody-]

Could paint them? There are a number of products like back to black but more long lasting. Some people burn them, bumpers anyway but i wouldnt wanna try that :lol:

 

[larz]

i have one of those flambé torches but don't really wanna experiment with it on my teg... might try making flambé first!!! i might get a roll of that carbon wrap... saw a post by a dude where he did a load of bits and pieces on his interior and even his engine bay. Looked great so well worth the risk...

 

[dave7368]

I use this stuff, not cheap but well worth it!



http://www.werkstat.com/satin-prot.php

 

[liam225]

hi, i'm a valater and use stuff called trim ultra from a company called autosmart. its good and doesn't cost a lot.

 

[Dan2020]

Peanut butter!

 

[jay82]

Peanut butter!

my dog and cat would lick the paint off if i used that :lol:

 

[Dan2020]

Peanut butter!

my dog and cat would lick the paint off if i used that :lol:

That will save you having to wipe it off after!!lol!

 

[BillyMcc]

Turtlewax ICE polish does bodywork, black trim and windows, just pour it all over haha.

 

[BillyMcc]

Turtlewax ICE polish does bodywork, black trim and windows, just pour it all over haha.

 

[VT-Doo]

Black T-Cut

 

[larz]

did my front number plate mount - DIY guide here: viewtopic.php?f=47&t=30025

 

[BadBadtz]

I use AutoGlym's Plastic & Rubber Care

 

[Tim J]

I use AutoGlym's Plastic & Rubber Care

=D> - top stuff

 

[larz]

i might give that stuff a go...

 

[Type_R6]

I use AutoGlym's Plastic & Rubber Care

=D> - top stuff

Same here, Not sure if thats the same stuff as the bumper care but that works very well too

 

[m40ttc]

ive heard baby oil is ment 2 work but have'nt try it. iam sure somebodys got some lying around.

 

[jammy84]

Let me tell all of you: dont bother with any of that stuff until youve tried this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Plasticare-Tr...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5a354d85


this stuff is top notch ive used it and it completely restores permenantly the black trim colours. it is none of that back to black stuff, its actually a DYE that soaks into the plastic making it return back to the original colour PERMENANTLY. expensive for a small bottle, but it does go a long long way so its well worth it. let me know how you get on.

anyone else tried this stuff?