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custom90



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WD40 will do it, keep away from rubber though.
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Stue5



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Italy 2005 Defender 110 Td5 USW Alpine White
I ran a diesely rag over it did help but I think will look at the greying as a feature rather than a fault, bit like vw people (my brother) look at rust Rolling with laughter Range Rover p38 4.6 99 lpg(gone Sad )
Post #379489 16th Dec 2014 8:05pm
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Venomator



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Thank you...
For all the hints and tips guys, it is more than I expected and also confirms I am not the only one going grey... Shocked

I have ordered some CarPlan for starters... Thumbs Up

But if I can bring myself to buy some Smooth Peanut Butter I might try it on one handle... Rolling with laughter

At least it will be good for a snack when I get caught in a jam... Whistle  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #379521 16th Dec 2014 9:51pm
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tookaphotoof



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
I use Autofinesse Revive. Works very good and lasts a long time.
Post #379524 16th Dec 2014 9:58pm
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JWL



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I see you've not poo poo'd my peanut butter tip so I'll do another tried and tested one..........use a hot air gun. This method can rejuvinate faded plastics but you need to practice to find the technique.
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munch90



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mick wrote:
What do wash it with TFR is bad at bleaching black bits Rolling Eyes


i would go along with this its normally the cleaning agent that causes the fading
Post #379531 16th Dec 2014 10:16pm
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mk1collector



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Stue5 wrote:
I ran a diesely rag over it did help but I think will look at the greying as a feature rather than a fault, bit like vw people (my brother) look at rust Rolling with laughter


Shocked how dare you! All my mk1 golfs are rust free....... Ish Rolling with laughter
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Venomator



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munch90 wrote:
mick wrote:
What do wash it with TFR is bad at bleaching black bits Rolling Eyes


i would go along with this its normally the cleaning agent that causes the fading
Good point Munch, I hadn't really thought about that... Shocked

I shall have to take that up with my valeter and have him sort the faded black bits out then... Whistle  Rog... Mr. Green
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My dad uses black boot polish on the front bumper of his motor home and I must say it doesn't look bad at all. It lasted a few weeks in the south of France in summer including a good power wash to remove the flies when they got home Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #379576 17th Dec 2014 1:38am
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Stue5



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mk1collector wrote:
Stue5 wrote:
I ran a diesely rag over it did help but I think will look at the greying as a feature rather than a fault, bit like vw people (my brother) look at rust Rolling with laughter


Shocked how dare you! All my mk1 golfs are rust free....... Ish Rolling with laughter


Sorry Embarassed , over generalization of the vw people !! I was thinking of rat -look when I posted I am sure you understand.Thumbs Up Range Rover p38 4.6 99 lpg(gone Sad )
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EastFreo



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I have found Armor all very effective. Used it for years and you have to reapply but looks good for little effort.
Post #379666 17th Dec 2014 3:05pm
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