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    Mine i think originally grey but i want them black how do i do that?

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    very simple

    Scotch the plastic with a red/grey scotch,then apply 1 coat of plastic adhesion promoter wait 10 minutes then use a couple of coats of satin/matt black.

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    Yeah, if theyre originally grey, then the only way to make them black (perminantly) is to spray them
    Ive just done mine satin black, have a look in my thread (more door loon)

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    I'd use the hair drier/heat gun trick, and Mequires bumper gell, that stuff is awsome, the best by far!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by walshc
    Yeah, if theyre originally grey, then the only way to make them black (perminantly) is to spray them
    Ive just done mine satin black, have a look in my thread (more door loon)
    Yeah i have read your thread mate we were ment to be meeting but you neve pm'd me back ant said he wanted to meet up aswell mate

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    Oooops, sorry dude
    Im going to the club polo manc meet tonight
    Get Ant to check it out and come along

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    As I said before....

    1. Use a heat gun (be careful not to blister sorrounding painted plastics).
    2. Dress the plastics with a suitable dressing/gel, whilst the plastic is still warm.
    3. Then powerwash the plastics to remove excess gel etc that might attract dust and dirt.
    4. Dress the plasics everytime you give the car a once over, to maintain the finish.

    You don't have to take it from me, but this DOES work, if you do it properly.

    Good luck!

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