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Old Aug 19th, 2006, 11:50 AM
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Restoring Black Trim

Part of the black trim around my rear right wheel has faded and I was wondering what products everyone recommends for restoring them to their original black colour.

The fade is only noticable up close, and doesn't bother me too much but I would prefer to sort it now rather than later.

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Old Aug 19th, 2006, 12:07 PM
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Try using Meguiars Gold Class trim detailer, i've used it on my mini and think it's soooo good.
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I've used the autoglym stuff but it seems to need a re-application fairly often
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If youve got some peanut butter in the fridge, use that. It works a treat.
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Try using Meguiars Gold Class trim detailer, i've used it on my mini and think it's soooo good.


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Quote: Originally Posted by DurhamFox (original)
If youve got some peanut butter in the fridge, use that. It works a treat.

Peanut butter? Are you serious?

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This was happening on my '02 Cooper. The best thing I've found, and I've tried nearly all of Halfords stock + stuff off the net!!! is 303 Aerospace Protectant.

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http://www.thepolishingcompany.com/3...spaceprot.html

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Peanut butter? Are you serious?

Quite serious yes
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