Faded plastic trim
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Andrew Shadow
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Rust-Olem Wipe New Recolor
This has the reputation as being about the best and will last the longest but apparently is a little more complicated to use. You will have to read the instructions to see about that as I have no idea about this stuff.
Rust-Oleum Wipe New
Much easier to use. Apparently it will give just about as good a result as the above will. The biggest difference is that it might not last as long before it needs to be treated again. Having said that, I know of someone who used this on his motorcycle and three years later it still looks good and still does not need to be reapplied.
From what I have read this product is probably the best compromise between price, ease of application and a good result.
Mothers Back-to-Black®Trim and Plastic Restorer
Also has a good reputation.
TURTLE WAX TRIM RESTORER
Also reputed to work well.
I have never used any of these products myself. I am just passing on what I have been told by motorcyclists who like to keep their bikes looking like new.
Not sure which among these products is available in the UK.
Good luck and let us know how you make out.
This has the reputation as being about the best and will last the longest but apparently is a little more complicated to use. You will have to read the instructions to see about that as I have no idea about this stuff.
Rust-Oleum Wipe New
Much easier to use. Apparently it will give just about as good a result as the above will. The biggest difference is that it might not last as long before it needs to be treated again. Having said that, I know of someone who used this on his motorcycle and three years later it still looks good and still does not need to be reapplied.
From what I have read this product is probably the best compromise between price, ease of application and a good result.
Mothers Back-to-Black®Trim and Plastic Restorer
Also has a good reputation.
TURTLE WAX TRIM RESTORER
Also reputed to work well.
I have never used any of these products myself. I am just passing on what I have been told by motorcyclists who like to keep their bikes looking like new.
Not sure which among these products is available in the UK.
Good luck and let us know how you make out.
I would just paint them with any paint that works on plastic. Make sure to clean them good to remove any oily treatments so the paint will stick good.
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I applied this once several years ago and it works. No reapplication is necessary even now.
Wipe New Trim Restore - Protects from Oxidation, Fading & Sun Damage
Wipe New Trim Restore renews, restores and protects worn automotive trim and plastic.
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skipcurt
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I use the Mothers product mentioned above. It's certainly not permanent but will make it look good for awhile especially if you stay out of the rain.
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Used black car vinyl-top polishing compound or black shoes polishing would work.
SteveST1300
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I use this stuff it works really well :
Back to Black is a good AC/DC album but a disappointing plastic restorer. I tried black dab-on kiwi shoe polish once and I look really good - for awhile.
Try this on the plastic https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-3...35&sprefix=black+plastic+paint,aps,207&sr=8-3
970mike, have you used this? If so, how long ago and how is it holding up?
Not on the ST but I have had good luck with it on other plastic items.