Cleaning the black rubber bits?

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Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by Rich H » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:32 pm

In particular the front lip spoiler and sill end covers - any suggestions?
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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by H8OAG » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:41 pm

Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care

I just done my Gimp Mask and it's come up beautifully

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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by Rich H » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:13 pm

:lol: How did I guess I'd get that response!

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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by OlberJ » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:23 pm

Hair dryer and then liberal coatings of peanut butter will also do a great job on very faded black plastics/rubber.

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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by Rich H » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:30 pm

You are taking the piss yes?
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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by r055 » Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:01 pm

H8OAG wrote:Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care

I just done my Gimp Mask and it's come up beautifully

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so soon since the last polishing?
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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by OlberJ » Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:19 pm

Rich H wrote:You are taking the piss yes?
You would think so but nope.

Have a google.

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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by campbell » Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:23 am

Good soaping with a microfibre mit, dry thoroughly, then Autoglym Bumper Care (as it used to be known...I think The Gimp above has quoted the current product label due to familiarity from regular purchases...)

Have gone back to needing this since getting the MINI...neither the Octavia nor Elise really had any exterior vinyl of any note. The MINI is draped in the stuff...
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Re: Cleaning the black rubber bits?

Post by Rich H » Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:50 am

OK ta, I think I'll go for the less tasty option!
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