MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Howardvwgolf on March 04, 2010, 10:20:03 pm

Title: plastics care
Post by: Howardvwgolf on March 04, 2010, 10:20:03 pm

i currently use simoniz back to black aerosol spray to treat the grill, skirts etc. It does a good job and has a nice sheen, but doesnt last all to well, especially if the weather is rubbish, which is all the time lately  :fighting:
What do you fellas use?

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: NEWEY on March 05, 2010, 07:40:54 am

on the mk2 i use boiled linseed oil. lasts months and gives a nice matt shine to the plastics. on the mk5 i use autoglym bumper care. seems to do the job well for me :)

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: Greeners on March 05, 2010, 09:30:50 am

I always found the creams/gels are better than the sh1tty aerosoles as you can be more precise and the spray then doesn't end up all over your paintwork!!

They last longer too!  :happy2:

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: Truckie on March 05, 2010, 09:34:40 am

Autosmart trim ultra for really long lasting results, bit messy though and stinks. The aerosol equivelant is good though, think its smart trim. lasts pretty well for a spray can and smells like a sweet shop lol.
Autoglym bumper car isnt cheap but lasts well also  :happy2:

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: theo on March 05, 2010, 11:48:01 pm

I've always used the Auto Glym bumper care. Does a good job and lasts well enough!

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: keith on March 07, 2010, 11:18:29 am

I use AS Trim Ultra works great on the mini's plastic trim, lasts better than water based products and you only need a tiny amount I used about 15ml for all that trim. Truckie's right it is a strong linseed smell. AG bumper care is good to although works for some but not others.
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Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: craigy123 on March 11, 2010, 01:21:09 pm

chemical guys new look trim gel seems to be the buisness  :happy2:

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: joesgti on March 11, 2010, 02:18:55 pm

i just use my megs tyer gel, lasts about 2 weeks, but i go over it every time i clean my car.  :smiley:

Title: Re: plastics care
Post by: craigy123 on March 11, 2010, 02:37:47 pm

Quote from: joesgti on March 11, 2010, 02:18:55 pm

i just use my megs tyer gel, lasts about 2 weeks, but i go over it every time i clean my car.  :smiley:

do you not find it quite greasy and splatters on spirited driving?