PLASTIC WHEEL ARCHES

[dazzerboy]

Hi i have a small problem does any one know if you can buy black paint or something to get my wheel arches back to black as they have discoloured in the weather i think ive used wd 40 and plastic restorer but doesnt seem to work thinking of painting with tyre black any other sugestions thanks :(

[NomadABC]

You can paint them with normal satin black as long as you use plastic primer first. The paint doesn't really need to be that flexible as the plastic is a bit hard.

Make sure you give them a really good clean to get rid of the oil/silicone first and get a good supply of screws to fit them back on as the old ones will have rusted to dust.

[Cannonball Bob]

Well used old engine oil works a treat. Well known in the rubber-bumpered MG community.
Don't ask me how but having been applied then polished off it won't leave nasty stains or grease marks if you brush against it in your best dancin' slacks.

[Disco69]

Have tried the product called 'Back to black' ?

When I used it it did exactly what it said on the packaging. LOL:p

[dazzerboy]

Have tried the product called 'Back to black' ?

When I used it it did exactly what it said on the packaging. LOL:p

tryed that doesnt work because mine have gone like a grey colour on the top of them think the sun might have faded them cheers anyway

[streaky]

Can you get 'Armourall' in the UK? That back to black stuff is nothing more than a spray-on silicone and is a temporary fix.....plus it's sticky & attracts dust and dirt.
The Amourall hand spray has a very good UV barrier and lasts much longer. With progressive use my black plastic still looks great.

Something else for the shopping list when you get to Dubai Darren! Available from most auto outlets here and even supermarkets!

Regards,

Streaky.

PS.......anything else you're looking for whilst I'm at it?:)