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Old 07-29-2018, 09:49 PM
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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!!!
 
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Old 07-30-2018, 07:05 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.
 
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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.
 
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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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Mother's Back to Black. Use it often and it will last longer and longer. I use it on most of the cars i detail, and it's one of the few OTC products I use.
 
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Try Black Wow

Black Wow is pretty amazing. I used it on my 2011 countryman. The black looks great. Its expensive, but a little goes a long way!
 
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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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As lame as it sounds, I’ve had excellent results with Wipe New (yes the “as seen on tv” product). It’s been on my X5 for over a year now, and the plastic is still pitch black. Pretty good for an un-garaged 11 year old car.
 
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