Edmundo2 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Hi. I'm in the process of making some cosmetic improvements poss including renewing my carbon dash..However I've noticed my rocker switches are very faded/grey so figure it's worth trying to tart them up if possible..? Has anyone tried this or have any tips or is the only option to replace, ( dont really want to spend £100 on switches just for aesthetics)?Thanks,EdPS. If anyone has a nice new set they dont need please get in touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 8, 2022 Member Share Posted February 8, 2022 You could try the relevant Autoglym stuff or similar. I'm surprised how long the silicone residue can keep things shiny.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Maybe worth a punt trying some of the "back to black" trim restorer usually normally used for restoring exterior trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 8, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted February 8, 2022 Autoglym Bumper & Trim Gel. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Toughie Posted February 8, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted February 8, 2022 #3, Jonathan,I've tried the Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber cleaner. The finish was surprisingly good and brightened me up as well as the switches. But I've found that it never seems to dry fully. When I give it a rub over some time later there's still a residue that comes off, and still being 'greasy' I find that dust sticks to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Armor All Protectant works for me on rockers, dash, boot cover, tonneau etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budjuggler Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Switches aren’t very expensive. Replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 WD40, but they will need doing regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 8, 2022 Member Share Posted February 8, 2022 There are several similar switches... how about comparing the products? The appearance could even be assessed single-blinded. Or double-blinded if you could get someone else to do the application...: - )JonathanPS: As with coffee, engine coolant, audio systems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Armour all is effective but short lived, Gtechniq ceramic permanent trim restorer is excellent and pretty much permanent.Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Doughty Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Vaseline ! Paint it on with a small modeling paint brush and leave a couple of days.wipe off the surplus and it normally lasts all season.I guess it must be the petroleum that re generates the plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmundo2 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Wow...Thanks all. Quite a few solutions it seems. I'll give some of them a go. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Replace?https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/rocker-switches#/pageSize=20&viewMode=grid&orderBy=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmundo2 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 I've ordered some Gtechniq base on OilyHands recommendation...Videos look good and figure for £20 it's an easy solution and I can use it on other trim parts if required. Hope it does the job..Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Let us know how you get on. I use this http://Meguiar's G15812EU Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer Trim Restorer 355mlfound it to last very well, greater than 18 months with the switches not going back to grey at that time just not quite as black when applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 If it doesnt work then I'll happily buy it off you :) Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 10, 2022 Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 http://Meguiar's G15812EU Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer Trim Restorer 355mlDuff URL.https://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/ultimate-black-355ml/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G15812EU-Ultimate-Plastic-Restorer/dp/B0044090GCJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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