boaterboy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The black plastic wheel arches on my 2002 Discovery 2 have gone 'grey' and, in places, rough as a result of being attacked by sunlight. Is there anything I can paint on them to restore the finish? Any information would be gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You can plastic primer them and then paint black. Or a heat gun used gently will bring back the black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaterboy Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thank you, landroversforever. Sorry, I'm not sure what 'plastic primer' is? Presumably a special primer which is designed to adhere to plastic and, if so, where can I source it, please? Halfords (say)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Yeah, it's just a special primer for plastics. I'm sure halfords would stock it. If not, eBay would be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 You can plastic primer them and then paint black. Or a heat gun used gently will bring back the black. If you use the heat gun they might turn black, but would they also appear as a puddle on the floor? Is the word "gently" important in that sentence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 give them a good coat with black shoe/boot polish & buff it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaterboy Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Some very good tips, there. Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheonix Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I used a paint stripping heat gun to bring back the shine and colour of some plastic panels on my Honda pane European bike. Trick is to apply the heat in a circular motion and keep the gun constantly moving. Otherwise you can damage the panel. Get an old panel of some sorts to practice on first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strong1 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I use Kiwi black boot polish in a dispenser that you press down to release the wax onto its own sponge. Use a small paint brush to get into ant tight space, lasts a year, best done on a hot sunny summer day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Boot polish is best. WD40 and diesel work well. The car cosmetic products like "back to black" fade quickly and worsen the condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 A heat gun is how it's done in the trade. The effect lasts a few years and can be repeated several times. Use a circular motion from a distance and heat the surface very gradually to stop it melting. Once it gets warm, you can almost use the heatgun like a paint-brush to restore the black. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strong1 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Black boot polish is best as it has a matt finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaterboy Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 All Lots of very good tips. Many thanks for your help, very much appreciated. Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaterboy Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 ps Are the plastic wheel arches easily removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 They're just stuck on if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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