fencer 0 Posted March 22, 2007 I just bought a phase 1.5 ash tray for my p1.5 205 but the colour of the grey is more into brown and looks horrible in my dash. The back of the ash is the normal p1.5 grey so I suppose its kind of faded, Does any one know if I can polish it or something to restore its original colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ini 0 Posted March 22, 2007 You can use a spray-paint vinyl dye (Halfords etc) to match the dark grey of your interior, it will preserve the original texture. Not sure if the dark grey they have is an exact match, as i only ever use the black. Make sure the part is degreased properly, and use in a very well ventilated area as the dye is extremely toxic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencer 0 Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) dont really wish to spray it. any other ideas guys? Edited March 22, 2007 by fencer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anton green 12 1 Cars Posted March 22, 2007 When my ash tray and surrounding plastics went brown I used a couple of handy wipes from kfc. Cleaned it up a treat. If you think the colour is smoke related, try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anton green 12 1 Cars Posted March 22, 2007 I can't remember if there are kfc's in Malta ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencer 0 Posted March 23, 2007 hmmmm thats one strange idea! but ill give it a try Btw, yes there are KFC here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ini 0 Posted March 23, 2007 The simplest way is to replace the front of your ashtray with a part from ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencer 0 Posted March 23, 2007 The simplest way is to replace the front of your ashtray with a part from ebay. this sad thing about it is that actually this is a replacement part I got from ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ini 0 Posted March 23, 2007 (edited) It is strange that the fading is brown, as grey interior parts will usually just get lighter in strong sunlight. Is it possible that the part was originaly beige, and has been coloured? The vinyl dye spray is a very good technique, it bonds to the surface of plastics leaving a layer a micron thick, and does not alter the original texture whatsoever. Alternatively 'Back to Black' or similar will make the part darker, or failing that shoe polish can be very effective. Edited March 23, 2007 by ini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
