[Mull3t]

Never used this, but my arches etc are looking a bit faded grey, whats the best stuff to get, I have heard the cheap stuff works just as well?

Can it just be applied to the arches/trims?

Any recommendations, as because its a nice weekend, Im going to give her a good clean

Edit* I have also read that some people use the wheel shine stuff? and this does the same job?

[minicabrio]

Loads of products on the market, but its only when you look at what they do that they start to make sense.

The black plastic trim on your car is made originally from oil (all plastic is)... as the sun dries the plastic out, it fades, goes brittle, and looks horrible.

What you need to do, it put some natural oil back into the plastic - sounds odd but true.

The best thing is to use some oil (cooking will do, but peanut is best as its thinner) and work it into the plastic. You'll get a lovely black shine back. Some people even put peanut butter on their trim to get the same effect - i'd end up eating it all though

If you want to use a product, AutoGlym bumper and trim care is among the best I've used. Its a green goo that contains all the oils to restore shine, and a silicon to seal it in.

[I love MINI, Laura]

Peanut oil seriously. Works brilliantly and covers any wax residue you may have on there.

[mini33]

I personally use the Turtle black in a flash but i have heard the meguiars it good to but more expensive

Be very careful about getting it on your paintwork as it makes polishing twice as hard & not so good at the end

I peronally use a cloth or a sponge, spray on that & then apply to the plastic but BE VERY carefull

You can also use on the heater control/stereo & most of the inside if you like the glossy look

I nornally buy from the big asda stores as it under 2quid in there - halfords charge nearlly a fiver for the same stuff

I am sure there other stuff & other have other suggestions but thats my perosnal prefence as its does more than just your tyres

Turtlewax Black in a Flash 500ml from Halfords Price £4.99

If your interested follow the link - its Halfords but gives you an idea

Post your pics when its all clean & shiny

Enjoy & good luck

[Mull3t]

Thanks all for your reply, I will defo check ASDA out rather than go to halfrauds!

As for the peanut butter, I take it, u put it on and dont wash it off? or put it on and wash it off? else ill be smelling like a peaunut all day/week!

[I love MINI, Laura]

Not peanut butter (yuck!) but peanut oil - like sunflower oil - in the cooking oil department of asda, tesco etc! I bought a massive jug of it and only £1.79 lasted me years! Just wipe it on wipe off excess and leave on!

[Mull3t]

hahaha, lucky I asked, else I would have coated it in peanut butter haha

[Mull3t]

Could I not use my Tyre shine stuff?

This is the one ive got

Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Shine from Halfords Price £7.99

[mini33]

I looked at that i thought it was just for tyres but may be wrong!!

[Mull3t]

Yeah, says just for tyres, not worth the risk. might as well buy somethign proper for £5!

[mini33]

i would personally try my stuff & see what you think or pay the extra & get meguiars

Go to halfords & have a look & sus out what there is or try the conventinal route as above

i have tried many of the products & this has been my persoanl favourite but i think meguairs have just or going to bringing out some new prouducts so be worth going to have a look

Good luck

[Mull3t]

Yeah, im going to give your stuff ago, they is a Tesco and ASDA round corner from my work, so going to pick some up from there, if not, then a trip to halfords across town will do the job

[mini33]

i dont think they have it in Tesco but never really looked there

They only have it in the larger ASDA stores so be carfeul

I would personally try there first before going to Halfords

See how you get on & let me know how it goes

Better get ready for work know

Will try to get on net later

Good Luck & best Wishes

[Mull3t]

Thanks dude, appreciate the help. Just got back from Tesco, and they didnt have it. so gonna ASDA at 2pm when I finish

[Darthbladerni]

I use wet and black. It can be used on wheels, plastic trim, basically any plastic on the exterior.

Works well

[nicknbecka]

Black Wow seems to be pretty popular here

[Mull3t]

Well I took mini33 advice and got myself some Turtle Black In A Flash. from ASDA £1.97

Worked a treat, just got the wax my car 2mz then I'll get some pics up! thats again for the advice and I defo reocmmened Turtle Black in a flash to anyone who is wondering the same as I did

[PmP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mull3t (original)

Could I not use my Tyre shine stuff?

This is the one ive got

Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Shine from Halfords Price £7.99

Heck no, far too messy to apply. Have seen it used on Mini arches before, but it washes off far too easy.

Mini's own brand plastic stuff is superb for the Mini's arches, actually makes a difference without staining the plastic or making it fade further in a few weeks time. And its easy to evenly apply.

Cant do the peanut oil one as I've a serious peanut allergy.

[J1JPE]

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Mini's own brand plastic stuff is superb for the Mini's arches, actually makes a difference without staining the plastic or making it fade further in a few weeks time. And its easy to evenly apply.

Agree & comes free in a backpack when you buy the car ( just ask the salesperson for it ) SANDAL Wakefield are top ;}

will try a little oil next time

[mini33]

Mull3t
Glad that it work fine & that you were happy with it - i thought it was under £2 so you saved youreslf some money to

No probs for the recommendation i am more than happy to pass on & help a fellow mini owner

I know its hard as i have been through many products & spent a fair bit of money on stuff like this for it to be a waste of money

I found this to be the best in my opnion & it quitre cheap to & fairly large can - dependant on how sparingly you use it

Would love to see the pics & see you hard work

I havent used the mini products as i didnt buy my mini from Mini so yet to try!!

All the best
Mini33