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  1. 11-20-2022, 11:32 AM #1
    Einspritzer
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    How to clean up plastic door opener?

    Does anybody have advice on how to clean up a faded plastic door handle? I'm starting at it with some steel wool then trying autopolish. But wondering if anyone else has a better idea or has done this before. Thank you!!
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  2. 11-20-2022, 11:39 AM #2
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  3. 11-20-2022, 11:45 AM #3
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    Eastwood plastic refinisher works great, leaves a nice semi gloss/ flatter finish

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    I use 303 Protectant .....

    https://www.amazon.com/303-Protectan...473156891&th=1

    Hope this helps,
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  5. 11-20-2022, 08:39 PM #5
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    Sonnenblumen oel?

    I ended up cleaning then hitting it with a Wurth satin black paint. Came out nice!

    the 303 is great on tires and rubber trim.

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    Make sure you check your handles for cracks. I started to clean mine and someone suggested it to me to check them. I have four of them and three of them are cracked like the pic below.

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  7. 11-21-2022, 05:33 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Einspritzer View Post
    Sonnenblumen oel?

    I ended up cleaning then hitting it with a Wurth satin black paint. Came out nice!

    the 303 is great on tires and rubber trim.

    Thank you!
    This is the best solution and will not fade.
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  8. 11-21-2022, 06:16 AM #8
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    I've had success using the Novus plastic polish kit, usually starting with Novus 2 unless there are deeper scratches, starting with Novus 3 then. I do prefer 303 to Novus 1 as a protectant.
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