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leroymusic00
 


Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3
Exterior plastic black - which brand?

I wanted to spruce up the exterior plastic - what is the best product that doesn't just wash off?  
Post #22086187th Feb 2021 1:48 pm
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LRD4GAB
 


Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Tamworth
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer - 15ml - Car Plastic Dressing Protection
I used this on my D2  
Post #22087207th Feb 2021 6:01 pm
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LRD4GAB
 


Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Tamworth
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Used this first use it VERY sparingly best I've ever used
Solution Finish Black Trim Restorer Semi Permanent Trim Trims Dressing 1oz 28ml  
Post #22087227th Feb 2021 6:02 pm
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KevinD3
 


Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1260

England 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

I used t-cut bumpers restorer last summer on all the external plastics. Looked great, and still as black as when I applied it.

 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕  
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aja4x4
 


Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I sprayed mine in the end after trying lots of different things that didnt work Andrew

D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE  
Post #22088007th Feb 2021 8:45 pm
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SpiderBaby
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Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

If you want a cheap and easy spruce up try "Wood Silk" silicone free polish.

It's around £1 or so (maybe more now).

I've used it on my MY05 after washing and it turns the arches etc black again from the normal "grey".

Spray on to a microfiber cloth, rub over trim, job done. No mess and quick.

OK - not showroom but on my well used 05 good enough. I see no ships........  
Post #22088097th Feb 2021 9:01 pm
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lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Owatrol is pretty good, lasts a few months as well.

Whatever make you use it will transform the cars looks Thumbs Up

Once you start you quickly realise just how much black plastic there is!  
Post #22088958th Feb 2021 8:31 am
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aja4x4
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

That's very true Thumbs Up

Nothing like doing all the trim then standing back and noticing you missed the sill covers. Andrew

D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE  
Post #22089078th Feb 2021 9:15 am
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Hardware
 


Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Sumatra BlackDiscovery 4

are any of these good/no-good for sidestep tops ?

I'd like them shiny but clearly slippy wouldn't be a positive.  
Post #22089088th Feb 2021 9:18 am
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aja4x4
 


Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

No most are silicon based so will be slippery.

Have you tried a hot air gun? Andrew

D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE  
Post #22089208th Feb 2021 10:52 am
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NC500
 


Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
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Scotland 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

Re side steps, I sprayed mine with Upol Raptor black. I’m really happy with the results - it not only has a grippy surface in the wet but it has an additive that resists dirt build up so the steps remain pretty clean too  
Post #22090959th Feb 2021 8:42 am
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