R60 What do you use to Restore/Refinish the Plastic fenders?
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What do you use to Restore/Refinish the Plastic fenders?
New Mini Owner here purchased a 2011 Countryman S with 30K miles and the plastic fenders need restoration from the sun. What do you all use that can permanently fix this? Please POST PICTURES!!!
Last edited by danceveryday90@gmail.com; 07-30-2018 at 09:24 AM.
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Read through this thread on autogeek but beware of the proselytizing.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...stic-trim.html
Then pick a store (auto parts, amazon, autogeek--wait for sales) and get a good all-purpose cleaner, stiff scrub brush, and the protectant or coating of your choice.
I've used the Chemical Guys All-Clean with good results. I'd also suggest 303 protectant as a relatively inexpensive option. Also works good on interiors and doesn't slime over like Armor All.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...stic-trim.html
Then pick a store (auto parts, amazon, autogeek--wait for sales) and get a good all-purpose cleaner, stiff scrub brush, and the protectant or coating of your choice.
I've used the Chemical Guys All-Clean with good results. I'd also suggest 303 protectant as a relatively inexpensive option. Also works good on interiors and doesn't slime over like Armor All.
#3
Carbon Collective Trim coating
https://www.carboncollectiveusa.com/...h-free-t-shirt
I put it on my flares a year ago, it's been through a ton of washes and it still looks great.
https://www.carboncollectiveusa.com/...h-free-t-shirt
I put it on my flares a year ago, it's been through a ton of washes and it still looks great.
#4
This is an old school answer but a paint product called PENETROL works great. I have an old truck that I used it on first and it returned the black trim to new. Lasts 4-5 months before I to reapply a thin coat but I could live with that. I keep a small bottle of it handy for touch ups on friends cars.
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https://www.amazon.com/Black-WOW-Professional-Trim-Restorer/dp/B017DVQLTC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1533147232&sr=8-9&keywords=black+wow
Black Wow Pro - buy a little bottle. get some foam makeup wedge sponges to apply it.It lasts for a long time and goes on pretty easy. you dont need much. I also use it on the JCW painted parts of my aero kit and it matches the arches.Last edited by Subw00er; 08-06-2018 at 01:52 PM.
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Aerospace 303
I'm a huge fan of Aerospace 303 protectant - especially for plastic trim pieces like this. It really makes the edges on my '13 Countryman shine. Plus it's a strong UV protectant so it keeps them from fading. I've had good luck with it (and it's a popular choice on auto detailing forums). What I've done in the past with already-faded trim is use Mothers Back to Black, then follow it up with Aerospace 303 to keep it shiny.
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