box100 Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 The plastic between the bonnet and windscreen is quite dull on my 987 and I saw something about WD40 restoring it. I did see a video showing it bursts balloons so assume it dissolves a small amount which suggests it might actually work. I wondered if anyone had any experience of using it for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Have a look halfway down this page at BBB's posts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 You are a most helpful and skilled forum navigator @Menoporsche👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 A sample pot of Owatrol PolyTrol is about a fiver and brought mine back to almost looking new. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Another vote for polytrol https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Topbox said: You are a most helpful and skilled forum navigator @Menoporsche👍 OK OK, I haven't got a life, I agree... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 hours ago, iborguk said: A sample pot of Owatrol PolyTrol is about a fiver and brought mine back to almost looking new. did mine yesterday, that £5 tin lasts an eternity 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Did mine last year still looks good. Just make sure to buff it off before it goes sticky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Hot air gun, it will release the solvents in most plastic and revive it fantastically Edited August 2, 2021 by T911UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, T911UK said: Hot air gun, it will release the solvents in most plastic and revive it fantastically Does that tend to make the plastic more brittle ? Happy to be schooled otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, iborguk said: Does that tend to make the plastic more brittle ? Happy to be schooled otherwise. Certainly does on motorbike mudguards etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Also might not be wise to use one on the panel below the screen. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Peanut butter. Smooth. Spread it on. Leave for 15 or 20 mins. Wash off. Marvel at your new look trim. Be ready to discuss with your neighbour who is baffled. Really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Also, dont be surprised by more squirrels in the garden 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Or rats. They love peanut butter. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy987 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Gtechniq c4, lasts for 12 months or so! about to do mine so will post some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 8:24 AM, mike597 said: Another vote for polytrol https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol £6 with free del for 100ml sample pot, seems crazy not to. Order just placed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster66 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Just ordered the Polytrol too Have used autoglym bumper care but doesn’t last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
box100 Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 12:58 PM, JonSta said: Did mine last year still looks good. Just make sure to buff it off before it goes sticky. Thank you Jon, Is it necessary to buff it off or can it just be applied and left to dry? I watched a video where that is what they did - albeit that was on a less shiny plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) So mine was faded again and inspired by the thread I gave it a 20 min “glow up” with a wash and Polytrol. In my case I do “buff it” a little. Less is more with this stuff. Before After Edited August 4, 2021 by iborguk 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 5:52 PM, ½cwt said: £6 with free del for 100ml sample pot, seems crazy not to. Order just placed! Applied to scuttle today and it has come up well. Let's see how long the finish lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 8:24 AM, mike597 said: Another vote for polytrol https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol On 8/3/2021 at 5:52 PM, ½cwt said: £6 with free del for 100ml sample pot, seems crazy not to. Order just placed! Pow. Reading this thread for the third time and suddenly realising "why not?". Order in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Ordered. Be interesting to see how good it is, worth a punt at £6.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I re-did mine after 6 months. I paint it on with a slim paint brush. Very easy & very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) On 8/8/2021 at 9:42 PM, McDonald said: I re-did mine after 6 months. I paint it on with a slim paint brush. Very easy & very effective. Just did mine with a small, flat art brush. Took about ten minutes to do the whole panel including the area under the bonnet. Looks 10 years younger. Do they do a similar stuff for blokes? Trouble is, even if I looked 10 years younger, I'd still look old! Edited August 10, 2021 by andygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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