Best option for sun faded seat belt latches? These are bad

[allenk4]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/WP_20141210_12_50_36_Pro_1_.jpg

Older Mustang

Parked outside in the California Sun

What is a quick option on something like this?

Would prefer not to remove the bench portion of the seat if possible

I hit it with Meguiar's Natural Look, but there was little improvement


If you were going all out on a Restoration, what would be the "Best" way to preserve something like this?


Chime in if you have addressed plastics like this

[SYMAWD]

Maybe Wipe New? People who use it seem to have a good experience.

[allenk4]

Maybe Wipe New? People who use it seem to have a good experience.


Does Wipe New take it back to a black color?

[SYMAWD]

Does Wipe New take it back to a black color?

Back to whatever color it was when new. There are a few reviews of it on here, but I have not used it personally.

[FUNX650]

Does Wipe New take it back to a black color?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/WP_20141210_12_50_36_Pro_1_.jpg
I've never seen "black plastic" fade to pink.
Were these seatbelt receivers' buttons originally black?


Bob

[allenk4]

I've never seen "black plastic" fade to pink.
Were these seatbelt receivers' buttons originally black?


Bob

I believe the buttons were originally red, but this vehicle was purchased in Los Angeles, so there may have been a pink option available

[allenk4]

The seats cleaned up pretty nicely, so the buckles stick out even more

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/WP_20141210_12_50_27_Pro.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/WP_20141211_10_44_02_Pro_2_.jpg

[swanicyouth]

DLux would be the best. Solution Finish second best. A dressing (303): 3rd Best.
Good for you for spotting that detail.


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[FUNX650]

I believe the buttons were originally red, but this vehicle was purchased in Los Angeles, so there may have been a pink option available
I now have a better understanding of why
you asked that Wipe New question.


Bob

[allenk4]

I now have a better understanding of why
you asked that Wipe New question.


Bob

Your Understanding, just Confused me

[allenk4]

DLux would be the best. Solution Finish second best. A dressing (303): 3rd Best.
Good for you for spotting that detail.


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I have never used DLUX on anything that wasn't perfect prepped and already black

I have Solution Finish and will see if that will effectively dye it back

The Customer was so floored by the turn around that he didn't mind the buckles a bit

We go to the same gym, so I have access to the vehicle anytime

I'll be sure to take some pictures

[builthatch]

for a vehicle like that...with something SO easy to replace, i'd just order used ones online, provided pics are available first...or get new.

but i understand trying to make them look the best you can with what you've been given.

PS - it's a shame they don't come apart easily because i bet all pieces could be dyed to look like new using Rit dye and a pot of boiling water, lol. buttons red, cases black.

[swanicyouth]

I have never used DLUX on anything that wasn't perfect prepped and already black

I have Solution Finish and will see if that will effectively dye it back

The Customer was so floored by the turn around that he didn't mind the buckles a bit

We go to the same gym, so I have access to the vehicle anytime

I'll be sure to take some pictures


Awesome.

I like small details like this.


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[conman1395]

What about trying to clean it up with a plastic trim clean first? Would that help?

[EVOlved]

1z plastic deep clean or similar, then an eraser wipedown, then DLux.