Black Wow Restores 21 Year Old Door Handle

[OctaneGuy]

Thought this might be interesting to those looking to restore a plastic part that is no longer manufactured.

This is the interior door handle of a 1988 MR2 also known as a MK1 AW11 4AGE. I purchased this 21 year old MR2 a couple months ago and noticed the interior door handle was white while the non exposed surfaces were still glossy blue. After looking at several other MK1's, I realized this was a common problem with no practical solutions.

So I wondered what Black Wow would do.

This is what it looks like
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3594951996_654d6a4955.jpg


Found this picture of another MR2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3598373479_8edc80e05f.jpg


Ok, so I applied Black Wow to one half of the handle for a side by side comparison. I put on a sesame seed sized drop and took this pic 3 weeks later (I put only only one coat, then left the country)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3599183206_a541367cfb.jpg


Comparing the color of the face to the non exposed top edge, the color is better, but has a long way to go to being restored.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3598376523_9a8ba36a5a.jpg


Another view
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3599190612_81af4c9848.jpg


After another application, it's noticeably darker
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3598384299_843287a0bb.jpg

Can you make out the tiny drop of BW on this sponge?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3598387413_02b23dc724.jpg

Wow looking much better!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3598389123_43522444a2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3599198232_10ab8bc59a.jpg

Now check out the color compared to the non exposed portions
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3598393273_df09b3455a.jpg

All finished! Pics taken the next day and it's dry to the touch!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3599233610_af24032e2d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3599234852_f9e7a7f010.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3598428187_da5665e1cb.jpg

What this writeup shows is that BW performs better the longer you let it penetrate the plastic. For severely oxidized plastic, let Black Wow absorb, and reapply over several days if needed. I will post follow up pix so show longevity of the restore.

Find BLACK WOW HERE (http://www.autogeek.net/black-wow-trim-restorer.html)

Richard

[supercharged]

BW is a nice trim dressing, one of the best!!!

[Harleyguy]

BW is a nice trim dressing, one of the best!!!I use Black wow also but a little pricey for tires.

[OctaneGuy]

It was never intended for rubber.

I use Black wow also but a little pricey for tires.

[jugodegolf]

Never tried it. Will be getting some.

[supercharged]

I use Black wow also but a little pricey for tires.
It for plasic trim only, not for rubber or tires.

[ScottB]

I have taken one best practice away from Octaneguy when using the BW, and that is to use very sparingly. Heed the caution and you will be impressed.

[Meghan]

Very nice Richard, thanks for sharing...

[sal329]

Very nice

[mrGolfRider]

I know what I'm picking up soon!

[kurtdaniel]

nice results..i really love it..im planning to use it on my fan clutch (http://www.racepages.com/parts/fan_clutch.html)..hope its as effective as this..:dblthumb2::props: