Lupo-Joe Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Afternoon all, I just thought id share a video I made on the fly today whilst doing my girl friends KA. For a full right up please read the youtube description. Any questions please ask Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I use a blowtorch on faded plastics, works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I use a blowtorch on faded plastics, works a treatAlso the appropriate treatment for the rest of the Ka to be fair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Ford Ka's are **** cars in general, but seriously, is there any car that suffers plastic-fade issues worse than Ford Ka? The amount of Ford Ka's I see with borderline light grey bumpers on because they've faded so badly.That's assuming they haven't been eaten by the inevitable rust that takes over the sills, filler cap and bonnet about a year after manufacture.Edit: before you say anything, my missus has had two Ka's, I do know where I'm coming from lol Edited February 3, 2014 by Skezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ford Ka's are **** cars in general, but seriously, is there any car that suffers plastic-fade issues worse than Ford Ka? The amount of Ford Ka's I see with borderline light grey bumpers on because they've faded so badly.That's assuming they haven't been eaten by the inevitable rust that takes over the sills, filler cap and bonnet about a year after manufacture.Edit: before you say anything, my missus has had two Ka's, I do know where I'm coming from lol No just Ka's. All the plastics on my Focus ST went grey too. Had to have them all painted gloss black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 No just Ka's. All the plastics on my Focus ST went grey too. Had to have them all painted gloss black.If it was me, I'd take all the plastics off. Rub them down. Spray them with a strong grey primer, then spray with a black matte or gloss as you say. I'm guessing they won't fade anywhere near as much after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoid Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/Lubricants+Sprays/Plastic+Cleaner+400ml/d60/sd2795/p52636Looked awesome on my Passat & lupo and only few quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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