[Mark K]

Hey,
Does anyone have any tips, methods or product advice to restore scuffed/scratched/old looking interior plastic that doesn't involve re-painting?

[Casey-G]

Mark K, on Oct 13 2009, 09:23 AM, said:

Hey,
Does anyone have any tips, methods or product advice to restore scuffed/scratched/old looking interior plastic that doesn't involve re-painting?

Vinyl wrapping?

[orangeLJ]

Honestly, I dont think you will get away with anything other then a repaint of some sort.

You can get them re-skinned by proffessional joints, but thats costly and probably not really worth it for a factory finish.

If the scratches are deep, only way I can suggest to repair them is with some sikaflex. (as its flexible, apposed to bog, which will crack if flexed)

The only issue then is trying to conceal the repair by making it the same grain, it would be a pain, but is doable.

Then a lick of plastic primer, then some bumper paint (again, flexible and made for plastics)

[Mark K]

Ah cheers.
I was wanting to get them to look pretty standard... maybe a repaint in the closest grey colour i can find will do.
Cheers

[Danny40]

orangeLJ, on Oct 14 2009, 11:25 AM, said:

The only issue then is trying to conceal the repair by making it the same grain, it would be a pain, but is doable.

How would you do it? Have always been curious

[orangeLJ]

Depends on the size of the scratch/gouge in the trim. (and if Im remembering correctly, they are a grained pattern arent they? not just dimpled?)

If its only a couple mm wide, then while your filling medium is still wet, a needle or a pin and patience would work.

If its dimpled, well, youd have to find something of a similar grain, and use it as a pattern maker.

Honestly, Id sand them smooth and go from there, but thats just me.

Ohh, also make sure you use a shitload of wax and grease before trying to paint or repair them. Armorall and other interior cleaning products are a bitch when it comes to contaminating paintwork.

[Mystik]

if your referring to the b-pillar plastics there is a guide here on twincam in faq section >>>B-Pillar Plastics Refrub

[Matthew]

To hijack this thread anyone know a paint code that is close to the dash colour for the pillers?