Member Since: 23 Feb 2021
Location: Alresford
Posts: 58
Trim Restoration - Polytrol
I know there's quite a few threads on trim restoration with a lot of people claiming Gtechniq C4 to be one of the best solutions. Price wise it's pretty much top of the line so I'm looking at cheaper options other than peanut butter or linseed oil.
I've come across Owatrol Polytrol in a lot of detailing forums and the US Wrangler forum where lots of people seem to swear by it. Does anyone here have any experience with it?
Your best bet for getting trim back to black is a hot paint gun
1st Jul 2021 1:37 pm
2011Disco4
Member Since: 23 Feb 2021
Location: Alresford
Posts: 58
Thanks for the tip Alex. I've seen a few videos on it and it definitely seems to do the trick pretty well particularly treating it with some form of product afterward.
Slightly nervous accidentally damaging the paint in the process with too much heat. I'm particularly looking at the scuttle panel, would you recommend taking it off to do?
1st Jul 2021 1:49 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5079
Polytrol is excellent, I've been using it for years without complaint.
Easy to apply, easy to touch up, and lasts really well, especially on non-contact areas.
The heat gun has it's place, but it can irreversibly damage the plastics if you get too close.
Polytrol will do the job without risk, for best results the trick is to lay it on thin rather than loading too much. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
1st Jul 2021 2:00 pm
2011Disco4
Member Since: 23 Feb 2021
Location: Alresford
Posts: 58
Thanks for the tip PROFSR G
Do you pretreat/clean with anything particular or is it just a case of giving a proper wash and letting it dry before applying?
1st Jul 2021 2:04 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5079
You're welcome.
Just wash and dry, follow the instruction about laying the product and you'll have great results. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
1st Jul 2021 2:17 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
The Polytrol Owatrol seems to last quite well, really smartens the motor up as well.
Only bit I find it fails on is the plastic wiper panel, even though said panel is not 5 years old!
1st Jul 2021 3:45 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5079
There might be residue on the panel? Perhaps from polish or similar? If you are inclined, a rub over with fine wet n' dry sandpaper might improve it.
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