Can anyone recommend....

[sponge_mike]

anything to restore the black posts between the front & rear side windows?
They look like it has rained on them & left spot marks. I have tried polish, but that doesn't work and I am reluctant to try anything else in case it leaves them looking worse than they already are!

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[demoncase]

I've restored the black bits on my mirrors with a very light rubdown with Brasso.....Might work for you

[sikelsh]

I have often looked at mine and thought the same, I am tempted to use Plasti-Kote spray paint in Matt Black and load of masking tape, but I dont have cajones to try it.

Simon

[sponge_mike]

Originally Posted by sikelsh

I have often looked at mine and thought the same, I am tempted to use Plasti-Kote spray paint in Matt Black and load of masking tape, but I dont have cajones to try it.

Simon

Thanks Simon - I appreciate the dilemma - should I, shouldn't I, what if etc.

May try a little Brasso (on a small concealed area - except that there isn't one!)

Mike

[sponge_mike]

Originally Posted by demoncase

I've restored the black bits on my mirrors with a very light rubdown with Brasso.....Might work for you

Just tried applying the Brasso & polishing it off (twice) and can confirm a significant improvement. Thanks demoncase!

Simon - you should have a go - it's a lot easier than spraying!!

Cheers,

Mike

[MangoMan]

I used this: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...-restorer.aspx on my 'B' Pillar Trim as well as the Windscreen Scuttle, black mirror trims and Plenum Covers once! And they still look good! Well I think so.
Of course they do get polished occasionally with this: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...-detailer.aspx which I put on with a damp cloth, then polish, (before it dries) with a good quality polishing cloth, like this: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...icrofibre.aspx

Thanks, Bill.

[sponge_mike]

Originally Posted by MangoMan

I used this: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...-restorer.aspx on my 'B' Pillar Trim as well as the Windscreen Scuttle, black mirror trims and Plenum Covers once! And they still look good! Well I think so.
Of course they do get polished occasionally with this: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...-detailer.aspx which I put on with a damp cloth, then polish, (before it dries) with a good quality polishing cloth, like this: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...icrofibre.aspx

Thanks, Bill.

Thanks Bill for your helpful reply - just had another look at the pillars & the Brasso has worked a treat - I can see me using a lot of the Mrs's microfibre cloths though

[MangoMan]

Originally Posted by sponge_mike

Thanks Bill for your helpful reply - just had another look at the pillars & the Brasso has worked a treat - I can see me using a lot of the Mrs's microfibre cloths though

You're welcome Mike..... (Yes, I had to eventually buy my own!!!)

Mmmmmm, never used Brasso to be honest, would be way too chicken......

Cheers, Bill.

[demoncase]

Originally Posted by MangoMan

You're welcome Mike..... (Yes, I had to eventually buy my own!!!)

Mmmmmm, never used Brasso to be honest, would be way too chicken......

Cheers, Bill.

Brasso is identical in use to T-cut, apart from it's much less aggresive in terms of the grit level....I've had plenty of success using it instead of the messy 'BackToBlack' type sprays on bike and car plastics...

I've even used it to polish up scratched and hazed paintwork in the past with success- needs a bit more elbow grease than T-cut as it dries quicker but comes out much less 'swirled'....But obviously on your own head be it.

[Thomas]

Moved to the valeting forum