Restoring Faded Plastic Parts

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  • R3VMEISTER
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2011
    • 104

    #1

    Restoring Faded Plastic Parts

    Hello All,

    I am wondering if anyone has a good solution for restoring black plastic parts? I am wanting to restore many of the faded plastic parts on my car and seeing if there is a somewhat permanent solution for this.

    Thanks
  • Herr Faust Schinken
    No R3VLimiter
    • Feb 2012
    • 3580

    #2
    Most guys seem like they paint them with trim paint
    88 325is Five Speed
    Lachssilber

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    • mrcheezle19
      E30 Fanatic
      • Apr 2012
      • 1451

      #3
      meguiars back to black


      Originally posted by blunttech
      Dude this is r3v. 20 bucks gets you a used timing belt or a low mileage head gasket

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      • evandael
        R3VLimited
        • Oct 2009
        • 2881

        #4
        SEM trim paint or similar.

        if you don't want to deal with painting, ^ he said it. back to black works wonders.

        also, i've heard that (not kidding) peanut butter works wonderfully.

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        • MattAvino
          R3VLimited
          • Jan 2011
          • 2147

          #5
          Originally posted by evandael
          SEM trim paint or similar.

          if you don't want to deal with painting, ^ he said it. back to black works wonders.

          also, i've heard that (not kidding) peanut butter works wonderfully.
          Yep. I discovered that semen works excellently as well.
          E30 buildy things
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=195286

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          • avery0829
            Mod Crazy
            • Dec 2008
            • 793

            #6
            lol

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            • ohthejosh
              R3V Elite
              • Mar 2010
              • 4963

              #7
              Smooth creamy peanut not the chunky. BUT idk I spray em with trim paint.
              SO MUCH MORE TO DO!!
              IG: ohthejosh

              LEGIT CHECK ME BRUH
              BUYER FEEDBACK THREAD

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              • semaj4712
                No R3VLimiter
                • Mar 2012
                • 3069

                #8
                Bump Coating, it does magic, seriously though, best solution I have come up with

                29 Model A // 55 GMC 100 // 66 C10 // 72 BMW 2002 2.7 M20 Turbo // 75 CB500T Custom // 04 BMW M3 // 13 BMW 328i Sport

                72 BMW 2002 2.7 M20 Turbo Build Thread // INSTAGRAM
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                • pandaboo911
                  R3VLimited
                  • May 2010
                  • 2070

                  #9
                  I use Glycerin

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                  • long tall eta
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 1536

                    #10
                    Originally posted by MattAvino
                    Yep. I discovered that semen works excellently as well.
                    blunt found that out when he accidentally spilled some on his trim while giving trim.
                    sigpic

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                    • mrcheezle19
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Apr 2012
                      • 1451

                      #11
                      Originally posted by long tall eta
                      blunt found that out when he accidentally spilled some on his trim while giving trim.
                      I can imagine it went something like this



                      Originally posted by blunttech
                      Dude this is r3v. 20 bucks gets you a used timing belt or a low mileage head gasket

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                      • agent
                        Vice Grand Pubaa
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 7960

                        #12
                        For exterior parts, this:
                        How to easily Refinish oxidized aluminum How to Easily Refinish Oxidsized Black moldings on BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, and all cars with Oxidation on Anodized Aluminum anodized aluminum.


                        See Klaus' build thread for before & after images.
                        Originally posted by kronus
                        would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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                        • bimmer2288
                          Wrencher
                          • Feb 2006
                          • 273

                          #13
                          Originally posted by avery0829
                          lol
                          What color is the car in your sig?
                          sigpic

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                          • IS300E30
                            E30 Addict
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 400

                            #14
                            FOREVER BLACK....Yes, I am screaming lol as I swear by this stuff. Follow the instructions carefully and enjoy....This stuff really does work.

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                            • Nick_S
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 3656

                              #15
                              A Mr Clean magic eraser does wonders for removed dried on wax and other residue on black plastics. As far as restoring the black, either Back to Black or SEM trim paint.
                              91 318is M50 swapped
                              05 Honda Pilot

                              24V swap thread
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=302524

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