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This might be well known, but I only just discovered it. For those of us with daily drivers (not LBC) that have seen the plastic window trim or side trim or bumpers fade due to grime, wax and soap they can be brought back with various professional products. OR by erasing it with a Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser from Staples or similar.

I learned about it on a Saab forum as I have just bought a 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero with some faded external trim and it has brought it back real nice. I was going to use Forever Black, but I will wait and see how this holds up. I have also heard about using virgin olive oil.

Anyone got any other tips like this?
 

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Griots black paint worked well for me on an '01 volvo. I used something else from a car parts store... forget the brand, but it only lasted a few weeks. Griot's paint is going on three(? - or there abouts) years now.

No interest, etc., just a satisfied customer.
 
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