Scuttle rejuvenation?

[COLVERT]

I like post 4.---Nothing more to do even after 2 years says kelvo.---

[clf]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

I like post 4.---Nothing more to do even after 2 years says kelvo.---

there are specialist sprays for this, and not too expensive. I would be concerned of two possible issues though. Firstly its adhesion (as with any paint), the plastics need to be degreased, and spotlessly clean, then plastic primer/adhesion promoter applied. The next issue I would be concerned if doing this myself, is if it reacted. Since there is a fine texture, removal of it, could be an issue to reapply.

If done correctly, I would say that painting would be the most permanent method.

[euro44]

who wants a permanent solution, surely we all love an excuse to get the cleaning/polishing/ titivating stuff out ???? whats the point to all the taking apart, fettling/ painting /coating / etc unless its to express our love???? for these motoring icons.

[kelvo]

Originally Posted by clf

there are specialist sprays for this, and not too expensive. I would be concerned of two possible issues though. Firstly its adhesion (as with any paint), the plastics need to be degreased, and spotlessly clean, then plastic primer/adhesion promoter applied. The next issue I would be concerned if doing this myself, is if it reacted. Since there is a fine texture, removal of it, could be an issue to reapply.

If done correctly, I would say that painting would be the most permanent method.

I used bumper paint from Halfords, they do a bumper prep spray which removes all the silicones and any other contaminants on it and did it with that. Can't remember if it needed a primer or not now but covered it with a few light coats and it went on ok. This was it when I first did it. Will take another couple of pics tomorrow to show it now.

[Saga Lout]

Originally Posted by clf

there are specialist sprays for this, and not too expensive. I would be concerned of two possible issues though. Firstly its adhesion (as with any paint), the plastics need to be degreased, and spotlessly clean, then plastic primer/adhesion promoter applied. The next issue I would be concerned if doing this myself, is if it reacted. Since there is a fine texture, removal of it, could be an issue to reapply.

If done correctly, I would say that painting would be the most permanent method.

UPOL system 20 primer, it's aerosol based and is not just a plastic primer, it's an adhesion promoter, and used properly will allow a topcoat to stick very well with no flaking. It's the Dog's...

[MacRob]

Autoglym seem to have two different versions - Bumper & Trim Gel and Bumper & Trim Detailer. They've also got Black Dye Spray but it's got mixed reviews.



It's the gel I use and its very good, waterproof too

[roverbarmy]

If you use any sprays, cover the screen if you do it in situ. (cover the screen with something to stop the product getting on the screen!!!)

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[m6dly]

I painted mine! Scrub down, key’d with an abrasive pad, plastic primer then painted! Came up really well!


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[Blink]

Originally Posted by m6dly

I painted mine! Scrub down, key’d with an abrasive pad, plastic primer then painted! Came up really well!

That does look good. Is it a recent pic?

[Blink]

Originally Posted by kelvo

I used bumper paint ..... This was it when I first did it.... Will take another couple of pics tomorrow to show it now.

It looks good in the 'then' pic - I'd certainly like to see the 'now' pics.