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Could it be water stains? Or even mild Acid Rain.
I think there is some element of fade down to UV but these plastic’s aren’t jet black to start with, when I had my A3 I used Car Pro Pearl and they looked a lot better although it was temporary.
The more permanent G Techniq trim dressing looks a good shout.
Caporegime
The plastic is mid grey from the factory. It’s the plastic between the chrome in the grill.
Been Googling and have seen similar cases which seems to be general oxidisation and most people use a trim restorer but as yours are Grey I can see why you would not want to go down the Black Trim Restorer route.
Must be a product which cleans and restores plastic finishes without adding some sort of dressing.
Lovely motor… you have the thirsty version too don’t you
Must be a product which cleans and restores plastic finishes without adding some sort of dressing.
Lovely motor… you have the thirsty version too don’t you
Soldato
Newquay is one hell of a trek! Nope, I don't have any social media accounts but that Roadstr platform sounds interesting though.
Car has its first service this due this week, which means I'll be lusting after some of the Quadrifoglio on display which I know I shouldn't buy next, especially if fuel prices never come back down.
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Excellent on black bumper trim. No idea on any other colour.
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Think its a clear slimey product these days. Used it on our mini, worked wonders.
Yeah it is, 4 and a bit hours if you don't stop and the traffic is on your side, an easy 5+ if you have a pit stop. Worth it though, love that part of the country.
Ah ok, I wasn't sure if it was you or not, I think they might be local to us.
I see its raining again here, and the sky is bright red and has a bit of a haze to it, I wonder if it's dumping more sand on us?
I'd be interested if you can get this sorted. I've noticed it on my car too.Cleaned the car this morning, it’s been a while probably 8 months. All the grey plastic on the grill now looks like this, any ideas ? Presume it’s some staining but can’t think what.
It's covered in sand right now, it needs a wash but the last time I used BSD it just trapped all the sand deposits. Also has anyone noticed that a nice clean car attracts cats or foxes, judging by the paw prints all over the bonnet and roof.
Caporegime
Going to give a water spot remover ago first. I looked into replacing it and although I can source a replacement for a reasonable amount, I think because I have 360 cameras it's pain in the ass to recalibrate the cameras when the bumper is adjusted.
Man of Honour
Gyeon Water Spot remover is perfect for stuff like that @LiE.
Caporegime
Reviews were mixed but Chemical Guys heavy water spot remover gets tons of praise. Will give it ago but I’m doubtful.
Chemical Guys Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover - 16oz / 473ml 816276011868 | eBay
Buff away any water spot gel residue, then neutralize the gel by rinsing clear with water or re-cleaning the area with a more detailed spray or waterless wash solution. Follow up with a coat of wax or sealant to help protect the surface from future water spot contamination and etching.
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mottled/bleached from winter road salt spray ? (... oily deposits from next diesel cars exhaust/oil off road surface) - if you clean fans and radiators after a few years it shows how much is drawn through grill,
matt trim protectant following detergent ?
Use some APC and then a plastic dressing like carpro perl.
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