How to restore plastic in the car interior?

Plastic elements of the car's interior burn out over time, become covered with scratches and lose their attractive appearance. Do not rush to change them! You can often restore plastic to its former freshness with your own hands. In this publication, we offer several options for restoring plastic parts of the car interior. You can also significantly improve the comfort and functionality of your car if you use tuning accessories, a huge assortment of which is available in our online store.

Enemies of interior plastic

• Sunlight: Ultraviolet destroys the structure of plastic, making it brittle and discolored.
• Temperature changes: sharp fluctuations in air temperature inside the cabin lead to microcracks.
• Chemicals: Inappropriate cleaning agents can damage the protective layer of the plastic.

Methods of plastic recovery

1. Cleaning:

• Thoroughly vacuum the interior, paying attention to the joints of the parts.
• Dampen a soft microfiber cloth with water and car shampoo.
• Wipe all plastic parts to remove dirt and dust.
• Leave on for a few minutes, then wipe with a dry microfiber cloth.

2. Polishing:

• To restore color and remove small scratches, use special polishes for plastic.
• Choose products based on silicone or wax.
• Apply a small amount of polish to a clean microfiber cloth.
• Polish the plastic parts in a circular motion.
• Then polish the remains of the polish with a dry microfiber until you get a matte or glossy shine (depending on the product).

3. Masking damage:

• Deep scratches and abrasions are difficult to remove by polishing.
• In such cases, you can use special plastic restorers.
• They fill in damage and mask it.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the package.

4. Folk methods:

• Some use silicone-based furniture cleaners to give the plastic a shine (with care!).
• The main thing is to first test the product on an inconspicuous area.

Importantly!

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents and hard brushes - they will leave new scratches.
• Before using any product (polish, restorer), be sure to test it on a small area of plastic in an invisible place.

Regular care and timely restoration of the plastic of the car interior will allow it to look fresh and attractive for many years.