Plastic surface restoration

Posted on Wed 25th, November 2020

• #1

321

Is there any solution to restore used plastic surface... shifters, lights etc

No any epoxy resins or polishing

Found this one hope its not a scam page https://www.torquedetail.com/products/plastic-restorer-trim-cars
• #2

Dogtemple

Boiled linseed oil will make faded plastic look like new and keep them that way.
• #3

freezing77 in reply to @321

Some of the 5 star reviews make interesting reading.
For example

Have not applied this new bottle probably won’t till spring of 21 because I drive vehicle in winter months, let you know in the spring
• #4

Jonny69

What damage are you trying to restore? There are a few ways depending on the plastic and what’s happened to it.

Heat gun or blow torch is good at reversing surface oxidation on most thermoplastics. You can also use those for flame polishing. Autosol or Peek type polishes are good for light lenses etc. I’ve seen a hydrogen peroxide soak work quite well for removing old yellowing on white plastics like old console cases.
• #5

TheShipwright

I've used this on plastics and vinyl, it's really good on vinyl. My motorcycle seat was really faded from years of commuting and this restored it back to black.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armor-All-GAA10500EN-Protectant/dp/B00518H608

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