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Cleaning/restoring plastic body parts

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by ABA180, Mar 20, 2020.

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Mar 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM

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I haven’t tried Meguiars but Car Guys is like a pastie cream. You can apply with a rag or applicator.

buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 30, 2020

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Mar 30, 2020 at 10:33 AM

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Dawgs1125mbsr said: ↑

Appreciate the response. I tried Meguiars Ultimate Black plastic restorer but really did nothing. Is the Car guys the same type of stuff
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Yes, it is another dressing.

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Mar 30, 2020 at 11:15 AM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUdSUDObwVc

starts around 21 minute mark.

The dressing stuff is garbage.

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