View Full Version : I found something to restore dull plastic
Schenley
06-15-2004, 12:45 AM
As an experiment, I tried cleaning my dull TurboGrafx 16 with some stuff I use to clean my truck.
It works awesome!! It's not greasy like Armor All.
Check out this picture:
http://63.147.233.69/clavicle/arcade/z16.jpg
It's not wet.
You might think it's a little pricy at $13, but it really works well. I used it on the rubber lining in my truck bed which was all faded and it now looks brand new. I haven't actually used it on tires yet.
Here's a link to the site, Zaino Brothers (http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Z&Category_Code=QO). The stuff to get is Z-16, Perfect Tire Gloss.
If anyone tries it, let me know what you think!
omnedon
06-15-2004, 11:04 AM
How glossy is the result? A nice finish, an "OMIGOD- my eyes- my TG16 is blinding me" finish?
LOL
Schenley
06-15-2004, 11:18 AM
How glossy is the result? A nice finish, an "OMIGOD- my eyes- my TG16 is blinding me" finish?
LOLNo, it's not glossy at all. It's not slippery, it just looks new again!
sniperCCJVQ
06-15-2004, 12:14 PM
You should have did a "before" and "after pictures.
Schenley
06-15-2004, 12:31 PM
You should have did a "before" and "after pictures.I thought that was obvious in the picture. The left side of the TG16 is the before, and the right side is after.
chadtower
06-15-2004, 12:49 PM
The key here, as with any chemical cleaner, isn't how it looks when you first apply it. It's how it looks three years later when it's either still new, gone, or has eaten the finish into swiss cheese.
omnedon
06-15-2004, 01:29 PM
Now that I look at the pic closer, I see.
Nifty!
Does it say what's in the product? Is it eating off a layer? ;)
Schenley
06-15-2004, 02:44 PM
Yea, I know... I'll let you know in a couple of years! :-P
It was soooo dull, so I needed to something. I only did it yesterday... I'll check on it in a month, and report back to this thread.
The key here, as with any chemical cleaner, isn't how it looks when you first apply it. It's how it looks three years later when it's either still new, gone, or has eaten the finish into swiss cheese.
jonjandran
06-15-2004, 03:22 PM
From what I know (being in the car business) , these types of cleaners work good temporarily but can cause worse fading and dulling if exposed to sunlight and the elements.
Now in your house with only dust problems. :hmm:
It might stay nice and glossy. Let us know in a month or two. :D
Schenley
07-12-2004, 10:12 PM
Well, a month later - it's still good!
Two thumbs up!
Schenley
03-28-2005, 06:45 PM
Just following up on this... Still looks great, and no holes... :)
Psyleid
03-28-2005, 11:32 PM
does it smell good? :P
Schenley
03-28-2005, 11:51 PM
does it smell good? :PSmells kinda funky when you put it on, but when it's dry, there's no smell.
ianoid
02-02-2006, 12:19 PM
I don't like things that give a slippery sensation when touching the item.
For some reason, tons of my 2600 Brazilian carts are kind of oily. Is there something cultural that makes people use oily cleaning agents? Down with oil!
ianoid
02-02-2006, 12:21 PM
I don't like things that give a slippery sensation when touching the item.
For some reason, tons of my 2600 Brazilian carts are kind of oily. Is there something cultural that makes people use oily cleaning agents? Down with oil!
ianoid
02-02-2006, 12:26 PM
I don't like things that give a slippery sensation when touching the item.
For some reason, tons of my 2600 Brazilian carts are kind of oily. Is there something cultural that makes people use oily cleaning agents? Down with oil!