Markings on plastic wheel arches

nielb · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:59 am **Posts:** 10

How do I get rid of marks on my grey-plastic wheel arches?

corwyyn · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:42 am

Go out and create more so it looks like they were made that way

Are you talking about scuffs and scratches or something that changed the color of the flare?

nielb · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:59 am **Posts:** 10

Think that it was the diesel that caused it - almost seems as if the plastic is peeling. If I knew how to post a pic I would. :?:

corwyyn · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:18 am

nielb wrote:

Think that it was the diesel that caused it - almost seems as if the plastic is peeling. If I knew how to post a pic I would. :?:

Well, that would be a major bummer - I take it you have the painted fenders. To post a picture you first need to have it hosted somewhere on the web, then you can use the controls that appear above the window when you are sending a reply or posting a topic to add a picture. If you would like detailed instructions send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll send 'em along (as soon as I can type 'em up).

nielb · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:59 am **Posts:** 10

It is the grey plastic not paint - you will see when I eventually get the picture posted. Where would I be able to host this picture.

OKJeep · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:49 am

I use www.cardomain.com

diminish · **Posted:** Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:24 am

nielb wrote:

How do I get rid of marks on my grey-plastic wheel arches?

I bought a product from Maguiers called Back to Black. Worked like a charm. All scratches out, and conditions any fading that has occured. Easy to apply and take off. Check it out.

Guest · **Posted:** Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:58 am

DaveKJ02 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:38 pm

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is amazing!

Donkeykong · **Posted:** Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:18 pm

I used to own a 91 Honda CRX and a genius figured out that you can use a heat-gun to "melt" the plastic to bring back the deepness in the colour, but don't do it for too long or it will lose it's shape.
-Mark

RFCRD · **Posted:** Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:48 pm

nielb wrote:

Think that it was the diesel that caused it - almost seems as if the plastic is peeling. If I knew how to post a pic I would. :?:

What do you have? Diesel fuel residue on the "Sport" model flairs? I use a very strong degreaser (garage floor degreaser). Be careful with strong degreaser as it can remove wax and do strange stuff to the paint. After cleaned, coat the flairs with some sealer (Armorall, etc...) to prevent new discoloration.

SnowgodCCR · **Posted:** Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:14 am

diminish wrote:

nielb wrote:

How do I get rid of marks on my grey-plastic wheel arches?

I bought a product from Maguiers called Back to Black. Worked like a charm. All scratches out, and conditions any fading that has occured. Easy to apply and take off. Check it out.

Back to Black is from Mothers. I just finished detailing my car with it so I think I'd remember...Just posting so the other guy with the cancerous flares has an easier time finding the product.

I really can't tell you what to do about your peeling, since I haven't seen the problem. Once you get a picture up I'll make my reccomendation. Try Photobucket.com for image hosting.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:30 am

The problem with back to black is that it washes right off - so the next time it rains, your spots or scuff marks reappear... You'll need to find a more permanent solution to your problem or buy a whole stock load of that particular product.

Donkeykong · **Posted:** Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:33 pm

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