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Dazz360
 


Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Plastic outside trims What is the best way to restore them

I want to tidy up the plastic as its looking faded, whats the best stuff to permanently get them as they was ? I'm not after a silicone based spray as a quick fix though
many thanks Thumbs Up
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Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days) 
 
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Best is to get new ones to get them permanently (reasonably) looking like new ones Thumbs Up

Of the other methods, some people say use peanut butter but I personally would stay away from that. Search for it here and you’ll get the picture..
  
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harrythespider
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Depends on which trims. I colour code painted mine
  
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

How did you get rid of the coarseness? I’m assuming you did the D3’s black wheel trims and made the car look more like a D4.
  
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markyzs180
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

As recommended by another member I used a 'Magic Sponge' and they came up like new!
These are slightly abrasive and seem to take the top layer of plastic off and mine came up great and I've not used any type of trim dressing since Thumbs Up
  
Post #191551416th Feb 2018 9:25 pm
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Dazz360
 


Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

What’s the magic sponge then ? The trims are clean and undamaged just faded a bit
 Metal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days) 
 
Post #191565617th Feb 2018 11:21 am
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ClassikFan
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

I bought a magic Sponge today from the pound store. Are they best used wet or dry please?
  
Post #191567617th Feb 2018 1:23 pm
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ostland
 


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Every year I apply boiled linseed oil, bought from B&Q c. £4.99. It isn’t a permanent solution but works beautifully for half a year.
  
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dgarside
 


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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Has anyone tried G4techniq permenant trim restorer?

 RLD CB Bracket
RLD Spare Wheel Protector
RLD Sump Protector
ProSpeed Compressor Cover
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Post #191586017th Feb 2018 9:08 pm
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trailhound
 


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I have some g4tec stuff and will go for it when it warms up a tad. Will post pics.
  
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harrythespider
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Kaytzu,, thorough clean and degrease.spray adhesion promoter followed by primer filler, lots of wet/dry sanding, reprime /sand/basecoat/laquer/polish. All wheel arch trims, door bottom trims, wing mirrors,door waistline strips, self made front grill. Next on list the later styleD3 front and rear bumpers
  
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kajtzu
 


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Nice! Thanks for the tips! I currently like mine black but good to know what to do if I change my mind Thumbs Up
  
Post #191611318th Feb 2018 6:14 pm
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markyzs180
 


Member Since: 21 Sep 2017
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

ClassikFan wrote:
I bought a magic Sponge today from the pound store. Are they best used wet or dry please?


Wet... did mine 3 months ago and still look good Thumbs Up
  
Post #191656319th Feb 2018 8:15 pm
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dgardel
 


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Italy 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XXV LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Another one GTechniq Plastic Trim Restorer here

only one world

F A N T A S T I C ! ! !

I restored the Defender spare wheel cover (6 years old cover) one year ago and today is still like new.

I also treated all Disco plastic trims and, again, the results are awesome, and, above all, the result lasts for years, unlike the classic products that leave the plastic in a worse state than before after the first rain .....
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broadoaky
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

hairdryer apparently brings them back too
  
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