Handles and roof trims refurb

[Cressa 44]

Got mine off the car and was wondering what people use to put some colour and life back in them. I would like to keep them oem looking, but fresher

Cressa

 

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[Cressa 44]

Perhaps should have been in car care section but can't seem to change it. .oops

 

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[GlosterOx 0]

You could give them a rub down as a key then primer plus satin black paint - Should last then?

 

Ian.

[stuarttaylor37 13]

Ive used this

 

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c4-permanent-trim-restorer.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=MerchantCentre&variant=4639&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhe3clNDh1AIVpLDtCh1vdQypEAQYASABEgL7YPD_BwE

 

Seems to last very well

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

good question cressa

 

i too will be doing similar & was thinking as per sean's suggestion for the roof rails but am unsure on the door handles

 

previous stuff ive used on them always fades very quickly, worth a look at stuarts link methinks

 

FYI i have been using that gummi stuff that has been mentioned on here on my window rubbers & it seems to be bringing them back nicely so far

 

cressa - are you replacing he door handle gaskets or did you manage to remove the handle without breaking them?

[Cressa 44]

Gaskets were fine fortunately.

I like the idea of the g4 stuff as it sounds easy, but one of my door handles has chipped so needs covering better. I may try the spray method on something first.

I'll look at that gummi stuff as I need something, cheers

Cressa

 

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[Geeba 0]

Hmmm yeah that C4 looks pretty good!

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Hmmm yeah that C4 looks pretty good!

 

indeed it does - just watched the video

 

im going to order some & give it a go :)

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Gaskets were fine fortunately.

I like the idea of the g4 stuff as it sounds easy, but one of my door handles has chipped so needs covering better. I may try the spray method on something first.

I'll look at that gummi stuff as I need something, cheers

Cressa

 

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tidy - hope i can get my gasket off ok too

 

linky for bummi - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nextzett-Gummi-Pflege-Flege-Car-Rubber-Stick-Door-Restorer-100ml-/162516660510?epid=1005414647&hash=item25d6bf711e:g:ar4AAOSw32lYwD4A

[stuarttaylor37 13]

I found the G4 best applied a couple of times a week or two apart, if you put it on too thick it runs and drips (its too expensive to waste)and dries a little opaque.

[Cressa 44]

So I used the C4 stuff. Very impressive really. The parts had to be washed first, then some panel cleaner, then the C4.

The side trims which looked alright look great.

The door handles hands needed a couple of layers but do look better

The roof trim is work in progress. ...

I was going to paint the door handles but am glad I decided against, as they seem to be a hard plastic. I was worried my paint skills wouldn't take to it.

If the roof trim doesn't come good I shall look to paint it. Just unsure of how to prep it and which paint to use. ..

 

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[fendervg 33]

Looks good. I think even with the G4 stuff the key is in the preparation before you apply it - otherwise it won't last and it's expensive juice!