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Old 08-08-2011, 01:13 PM   #1
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Default WQ Firsta Door Handles

I've just bought myself a 2006 Fiesta Zetec as my runabout whilst the better half gets the Territory.

I love the car but does anyone know how to freshen up the door handles and other plastic work on the car? Mine are looking decidedly grey.

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Old 08-08-2011, 11:38 PM   #2
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Try some Meguiars Trim Protectant (exact name escapes me at the moment). Seems to work better on older trim than new (more improvement possible, perhaps?)
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:50 PM   #3
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Try some Meguiars Trim Protectant (exact name escapes me at the moment). Seems to work better on older trim than new (more improvement possible, perhaps?)
Agree, the Meguiars stuff (Dash and Trim Restorer - I think?) is pretty good or even Armor All if you have some lying around, It will probably pay you to give the area a wash over with warm soapy water and a nail brush first to get any dirt out of the grain. I have always found that brushing the protectant over the trim with a medium toothbrush is good for getting right into the grainy plastic bits as well. Once you've done that just buff it up with a clean open weave cloth, it should make a noticeable difference
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Old 09-08-2011, 08:40 AM   #4
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These guys might be able to help :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSPqzgxrBFs
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Old 09-08-2011, 01:24 PM   #5
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Thanks Guys
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Old 09-08-2011, 03:51 PM   #6
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I got mine painted, along with the door & boot trim. Looks much classier.
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