Neil
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Apr 29, 2007 13:10:23 GMT
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I've got a Fibre glass boot extension for the 2cv, it's pretty old & has never painted.  I'd like to know the best thing to try & revive the shine, i've tried all sorts now & nothing touches it.....   Any ideas will be gratefully received! |
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Apr 29, 2007 13:17:12 GMT
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there are plastic only polishes on the market are'nt there, i did here a while back that toothpaste is good for the shine back on plactics, takes ages to do stuff with a toothbrush though hehe (sorry i like crapy jokes) but yeah toothpaste is worth a try in an unseen or out of the way area 1st, if you have one of those readers digest books, or household hints n tips books these often have good tips for cleaning obscure things
i do apolaguise for going a bit kim 'n' aggy on ya'll hehe :OP
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Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp?
father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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jdmini
Part of things
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Apr 29, 2007 15:32:19 GMT
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toothpaste, coke, or vinegar...they say they're all good for cleaning. your car will stink a bit though
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Apr 29, 2007 16:41:52 GMT
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Armerole (sp?) dashboard wipes work on plastics well.
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Apr 29, 2007 17:42:58 GMT
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I've found with my kit cars that marine products designed for fibreglass hulls are pretty good. I've used this Starbrite stuff, worked pretty well on a faded green gelcoat: marinestore.co.uk/page/mrst/PROD/cleaners-boat/MD381816/After I treated it with the starbrite stuff I just gave it a coat of Autoglym super resin polish to protect it. Before:  After:  |
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Last Edit: Apr 29, 2007 17:48:21 GMT by Skip_Rat
1989 Saab 900i Convertible
1993 Rover 416 GSi
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Mike
East Midlands
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Apr 29, 2007 18:01:47 GMT
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Do you really want it to shine Ash? Bit of dirt and age int going to hurt, and it'll suit the rest of your car as it is, I'd save yourself the time and arm ache and leave it as is. It looks a right handy piece of kit!
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