Styling shoe polish

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anybody know whether appliying black wax based shoe polish on plastic parts dash boards will cause any damage in latter?

 

[jjhepburn]

I've tried black shoe polish, it doesnt really work.

Something I've found that works well on black trim is the paint on black stuff for tyres (comes in a small tub and is quite runny), I use a spray gun to apply it to black parts and it seems to last really well.

 

[thepottleflump]

Silicon spray will do the job.

 

[jjhepburn]

This stuff I found is really good, it is silicone based (so has all the positives of the spray) but it also has a black tint which means longer periods of time between applications, or apply this once for badly faded bumpers then use standard silicone from then on to maintain the appearance.

Unfortunately I think many people are looking for a permanent cure for their faded bumpers, this I think is impossible (otherwise they wouldnt have faded in the first place). The above method is good for fixing the problem, but regular maintenance is required from then on.

 

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thanks

 

[Bushboy]

Alot of people in the dub scene use black shoe polish on plastic bumpers and trim. I tried it myself on my golf, The results were good but using autoglym bumper care was alot easier to apply and looked better imo.

Apparently using shoe polish lasts months.

 

[adamot]

i tried using tire black, it works but not for a long time. needs constant care

 

[Chas Uno]

i tried using tire black, it works but not for a long time. needs constant care

It also stains your clothes black if you rub your clothes on parts you polished!