Is there a treatment that will bring back the luster of the inside door handles. They appear somewhat faded. What do the experts recommend?
Is there a treatment that will bring back the luster of the inside door handles. They appear somewhat faded. What do the experts recommend?
I use 303 on all that stuff.... Use it 100% until the finish comes back, then cut it 50% with water from then on for everything (plastic/rubber/trim) else...
http://www.google.com/#q=303+protect...w=1333&bih=679
Hope this helps mate.....
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I've tried just about every trick, potion, dye and OTC product that I could find, without success. Then I stumbled upon a vintage bike solution. This one actually worked wonders...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IiRuthCsgY
or just search youtube for, 'heat gun motorcycle plastic'.
I would recommend removing the handles prior to heating as you really don't want to melt the door card vinyl. After slowly heating just like in the videos, mine look really good. The respectable 'used' patina of 41 year old black plastic, no longer those ugly grey scratched up things that were there before.
Try it slowly at first to prevent warping of the square surround.
Last edited by Mrzoop; 06-03-2013 at 04:40 AM.
There's really only one product worth talking about when it comes to restoring black plastic items like our door handles - Polytrol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBLf3VJMeXA
Really impressive stuff. If Polytrol won't bring it back, nothing will.
The bad news is that it's not available in the states. I have an online source that will ship to America but, for me at least, it only clears customs about 50% of the time. I end up paying double but it's still worth it. PM me if you want the details.
You can also restore the door handles back to the factory finish (color/texture/gloss) with the correct application of SEM Color Coat. For door handles, I recommend Landau Black followed by Low Luster Clear. Make sure you prep with SEM Soap and SeM Plastic and Leather Prep followed by two coats of adhesion promoter. If you prep correctly, you'll end up with a finish that will be very durable.
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