MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Gobytibbs on February 28, 2014, 07:00:39 am

Title: Faded Front Grills
Post by: Gobytibbs on February 28, 2014, 07:00:39 am

Giving the front end the once over before the summer months. Both the upper and lower grills on the front bumber are faded and need a good refurb. Does anyone have a good refurb product or would I be better off spending the time removing the grills and spraying them?

Thanks

Title: Re: Faded Front Grills
Post by: stealthwolf on February 28, 2014, 03:16:54 pm

The black plastic fades over time due to UV light IIRC so I tend to "reblacken" by cleaning them individually and then applying trim dressing. Needs to be done every few months to keep it looking good.

Title: Re: Faded Front Grills
Post by: sootpig on February 28, 2014, 03:33:08 pm

Plastikote is good stuff if you want to paint the grills. lasts well I did mine 12 months ago and still looking great
 Give them a good clean/dry beforehand :happy2:

Title: Re: Faded Front Grills
Post by: xjay1337 on February 28, 2014, 04:12:26 pm

Plastidip or fully clean them and apply carpro DLUX.

Title: Re: Faded Front Grills
Post by: Gobytibbs on February 28, 2014, 04:21:14 pm

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Soot, did you go straight in with the plastikote after cleaning or did you use a primer first?

Title: Re: Faded Front Grills
Post by: sootpig on February 28, 2014, 05:24:52 pm

Primer with Gloss paint   No primer with Matt. :happy2:   I think they do a lacquer  but  I didn't use it

Title: Re: Faded Front Grills
Post by: MPS on February 28, 2014, 05:59:34 pm

Try this if you're feeling brave