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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1271  
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In the USA car detailing is huge.
When I was there this was recommended to me. I use in on tyres and all black rubberised plastic. It’s great 👍 https://www.shopnshine.co.uk/products/zain...TZEALw_wcB |
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16th Aug 2025 4:43pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2457 
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On the rubber mudflaps on my classic Defender 110 I first spray and scrub with Meguiars APC , 1 part apc 4 parts water. Then rinse.
Then use good old car plan black trim wax applied with a sponge. Keeps them black all summer 
Ps. Use rubber gloves when applying as it’s hard to get off your skin  |
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16th Aug 2025 5:13pm |
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| BrickBox Member Since: 05 Oct 2021 Location: Wales Posts: 1025  
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Autoglym vinyl and rubber care 🙌🏻👌 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
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16th Aug 2025 5:31pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20937
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Meguiars ultimate black
In normal circumstances I just use a combined wash and wax, might not be all slick shiny but UV protection is more important. ____\We|Will|Win/___ ____/🇬🇧🇺🇸\____ _//*⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰*\\_ |
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16th Aug 2025 5:58pm |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 786 |
I don’t think I’ve ever cleaned my mudflaps
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16th Aug 2025 6:36pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2457
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Dirty boy !!!
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16th Aug 2025 7:15pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2377 
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Oh the shame ! 🤣 Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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16th Aug 2025 8:05pm |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 832
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Auto Glym tyre dressing spray for me. Keeps them nice and black/shiny for a month or so.
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17th Aug 2025 8:10am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3631 
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I use Autoglym as well.
It works wel. |
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17th Aug 2025 9:55am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8360  
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Pressure washer Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Aug 2025 1:22pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3631
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Well yes. Before the Autoglym
There are lots of products on the market that claim to restore black plastics and rubbers. I’m not sure any of them actually ‘restore’ either material in truth. The biggest problem in this weather is dust as they all to some extent leave a product residue stuck to said plastic and rubber which ends up getting dust stuck to it. Then back to jst’s pressure washer |
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17th Aug 2025 1:30pm |
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| ThreePointFive Member Since: 03 Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 226 
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Many trim products melt the top layer of plastic, especially tyre dressings. When you wipe over, you are removing the oxidated layer and the product should set or evaporate, so shouldn't attract dust but the oxidation process starts again and the material will go brown or dull again.
Back to black tends not to melt anything but it will leave an oily residue (which is why it shouldn't be used on pedals etc.) which does attract dust. It's the same as that olive oil "hack", but doesn't leave organic material everywhere. In short, pressure washer. One life - get one. |
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17th Aug 2025 2:04pm |
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