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Joel - 27 Apr 2008 13:43 GMT

I have a 2001 E39 528i sport, but this is probably a common problem on
any car. Does anyone know how to restore the black plastic trim to
its original (non-oxdized) condition. I found a product that works
for a couple weeks. Anything better out there?

Cheers

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hsg@h-gee.co.uk - 27 Apr 2008 20:42 GMT

>I have a 2001 E39 528i sport, but this is probably a common problem on
>any car. Does anyone know how to restore the black plastic trim to
>its original (non-oxdized) condition. I found a product that works
>for a couple weeks. Anything better out there?
>
>Cheers

It's not oxidized it's been bleached by ultra-violet from the sun and most if
not all the "oil" and chemicals have evaporated.

Fiat cars are the worst for this here in Euroland where once black bumpers and
trim now they all sport grey......

There are many products that claim to fix the problem but will only last a few
months.

Have a look around your neighbourhood (or even the Yellow Pages) to find a
dealer that services car dealers with valeting products - one US company springs
to mind is "AUTO-SMART" but Meguires is another consumer based supplier.

No quick fix - tried black plastic bumper paint?

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John Carrier - 27 Apr 2008 21:10 GMT

Are you referring to the shadowline (matt black) trim around the windows or
the bump strips on the doors and bumpers. OBTW, the 528 was replaced by the
525 and 530 in model year 2001.

R / John

>I have a 2001 E39 528i sport, but this is probably a common problem on
> any car. Does anyone know how to restore the black plastic trim to
> its original (non-oxdized) condition. I found a product that works
> for a couple weeks. Anything better out there?
>
> Cheers

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Mike Scheer - 27 Apr 2008 23:24 GMT

> Are you referring to the shadowline (matt black) trim around the windows or
> the bump strips on the doors and bumpers. OBTW, the 528 was replaced by the
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>> Cheers

Peanut butter. No joke.

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Dean Dark - 27 Apr 2008 23:39 GMT

>>> I have a 2001 E39 528i sport, but this is probably a common problem on
>>> any car. Does anyone know how to restore the black plastic trim to
>>> its original (non-oxdized) condition. I found a product that works
>>> for a couple weeks. Anything better out there?
>>
>Peanut butter. No joke.

Or just peanut *oil*. Seriously. It's one of the best gentle
solvents that there are out there.

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