JACK FLASH Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Is there a trick, procedure or specific product to get 20 year old switches, now grey-white appearance, glossy black again ? Jack Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Always used one of the ArmorAll products (can't think of the exact product name), works for a few months, but you may need to apply it more often in the summer months. Chris Alston C7CAT 1800 Supersprint R248 ....and then I jumped in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regroo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hyper dressing its great at switches and you can matt or shine most things with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I use AutoGlym Bumper Care ..... brings them up a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Boot polish will do. If you care. The more recent switches are moulded from a different material, and shouldn't fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMALC Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 A little oil on a cloth will bring them back to life. Repeat application is required, once a year usually does it. S7MAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S47zz Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Easiest solution IMO:->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > > Buy a new [black/not faded grey] switch 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Ditto that, buy some new ones and eliminate possible problems caused by 20 year old electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK FLASH Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I had expected the remark to buy new ones but unfortunately the new switches are slightly different from the mid 80' s and I would like to stay with the original ones. So from cheap to expensive : oil, boot polish, Armor All, Hyper Dressing and Autoglym. Enough ideas to keep busy during the long winter evenings. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S47zz Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Jack Flash Only the mid 80's - you ought to pick up new ones easily at most Autojumbles. Just find out the original donor car from where they came. I had to source some for my 1970 lotus 7 - originally fitted to early Mk1 Ford escorts, the original switches were made in Italy, and no moulds or original tooling remains to re-manufacture them, with all the classic Ford escort rally boys also avidly looking for them too I had to find original late 60's early 1970's switches. It took over 5 years but I have found all 4!!! and unlike yours mine are also chrome plated around the edge which also wears off in time, exposing the cream plastic which the chrome covered. Having found 'em all I'm reluctant to fit 'em - hey you work it out. expect to pay 50P to £150 each!!!, me the most I paid was a fiver I reckon if I sold 'em on ebay they'd make about £250-£300 for the set of 4 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 thumbnail in traffic jams - nothing better to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Ditto, Bumper care ----- My site----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted October 28, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted October 28, 2009 Bumper care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK FLASH Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 The forum has decided, it' ll be Autoglym Bumper Care for the time being. Perhaps some tips regarding the donor car for mid 80' s switches ? Jack Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 You could also take them apart and spray them, that'll stop them fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 One more option for you. I found that black T Cut worked a treat in restoring the original surface finish. Must be the black stuff though, rather than the original neutral colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clousta Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Another option beacuse most of the aforementioned options aren't available to me here in Belgium (or I haven't located a stockist yet!) is Turtle Wax 'Black Chrome'. I gave the switches a simple wipe over with detergent then dried them and applied the 'black chrome'. iIs a liquid with the look and consistency of melted black boot polish. Wiping it on with a cloth first time wasn't a great success. So the second time I used a small artist's brush and painted it on. I switched on the relevant switches to paint the top part. I also applied the 'Black Chrome' to the dashboard. I left it for a day or two and then buffed up the switches and dashboard with a clean duster - absolutely brilliant. I applied another coat last night and they are even better than before. I also used on the black plastic surounds of the rear lights and the wiper arms and blades (metal parts). Not sure what else to use it on. A little goes along way. I think the next job will be the black plastic handles of the Range Rover which always fade to a whiteish grey. Gavin 1988 1700 Supersprint (LA, long cockpit) Edited by - Clousta on 11 Nov 2009 10:18:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweeky Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Has anybody tried Rif`s carbon cleaner easi shine on there switches it works well on carbon might be ok on switches too Tweeky In a purple haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK FLASH Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks, So from cheap to expensive : oil, boot polish, Armor All, Hyper Dressing, T Cut, Turtle Wax and Autoglym. Autoglym products are available in Belgium. Go to Brezan Parts in Antwerp or Anglo Parts in Mechelen, but I buy always some stock when I am in the UK. Armor All can be found in DIY shops like Brico and Gamma. Still waiting for some tips regarding the donor car for mid 80' s switches ? Jack Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 We are coming to Belgium for the weekend of 9-11 January. Place your orders now !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclefester Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Silicone spray, surely? Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds..ooooh hooo hooo!!... 😬 😬Abbey Road Time-Machine *eek* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damdy-Cash Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 another option to add: back to black tyre shine has worked brilliant on mine. Since some weeks they look like new. Cheers Volker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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