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Anyone got a sure fire super duper way to make the spongey spoiler look all shiny and black again? Mines looking somewhat a shadow of its former self.
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I always used Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel on my Capri spoiler and bumper end caps :cool:
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andyd wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:07 am I always used Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel on my Capri spoiler and bumper end caps :cool:
:agree:
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andyd wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:07 am I always used Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel on my Capri spoiler and bumper end caps :cool:
I also have used Autoglym over many years as it works a treat
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Autoglym as said, or black shoe polish works a treat.

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Pretty sure someone used peanut butter at one point?
Have to be the smooth and not if you live near squirrels. :xd:

But tbh, AG is the best bet.
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Up until recently I would agree on the Autoglym but I was given some Meguiars Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer to try by a local supplier. I have to say I am impressed, it lasts a lot longer than the Autoglym and is worth the money.
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Bug wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:07 pm Pretty sure someone used peanut butter at one point?
Have to be the smooth and not if you live near squirrels. :xd:

But tbh, AG is the best bet.
I don’t want a herd of squiggles chasing me around chewing lumps out of the spongey spoiler! :shock: Or to invite mice to dinner whilst it’s stood. I think I’ll stick to the chemical alternatives listed!
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I second the Maguires reco - have used for years and it’s quality stuff
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Bug wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:07 pm Pretty sure someone used peanut butter at one point?
Have to be the smooth and not if you live near squirrels. :xd:
This was me Martin :wave: :lol:

Like you said it has to be the Smooth Peanut Butter. Amazing how it actually worked !! It has oils which really did enhance the black spoiler but it did not last very long and did kinda smell of peanut butter :lol:

Can't beat Autoglym really ;)
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Fordoholic Nick wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:56 am
Bug wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:07 pm Pretty sure someone used peanut butter at one point?
Have to be the smooth and not if you live near squirrels. :xd:
This was me Martin :wave: :lol:

Like you said it has to be the Smooth Peanut Butter. Amazing how it actually worked !! It has oils which really did enhance the black spoiler but it did not last very long and did kinda smell of peanut butter :lol:

Can't beat Autoglym really ;)
I thought you used Vaseline as you buy a big pot every year :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Dont use tire black ......I didnt .
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Someone ought to make a fibreglass or plastic aftermarket one. There must be enough Capris around Europe with ropey spoilers to warrant this. Obviously this would not appeal to the concourse merchants but to those of us who want a tidy car it would be fine.

When I had my Rover SD1 Vitesse I got a new fibreglass one from Rimmer Brothers no sweat.
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Paul G wrote: Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:38 pm Someone ought to make a fibreglass or plastic aftermarket one. There must be enough Capris around Europe with ropey spoilers to warrant this. Obviously this would not appeal to the concourse merchants but to those of us who want a tidy car it would be fine.

When I had my Rover SD1 Vitesse I got a new fibreglass one from Rimmer Brothers no sweat.
Hey Paul. Hope you are well mate 😊

I am not an expert in this field but I wonder if you could get a 3d printer to make up a spoiler from say fibreglass or some form of plastic. I'd deffo be interested to see if possible . Wonder how much it would cost too 🤔🤔

Yes not one for the concours club but im way too far gone with my mods anyway 😂
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