Recently picked up my 2016 ND and am loving it.
I assume the various bits of plastic trim (front splitter, cover in rear wheel arches etc.) were black from new. Mine are starting to look grey. Has anyone tried to restore them to their original black? Any recommendations on cleaners/restorers to use?
Thanks
Kev
Apply with a cloth and buff up or leave as is. Use on interior or exterior. Another I use is their tyre treatment spray, mainly for rubber but it smartens up the black trim too but just use that externally.
Try a little 3 in 1 oil on a rag, rub in and see if they come back to life.
Cherry Blossom shoe polish? 
David
I’ve just tried autoglym bumper and trim gel which seems to be ok.
I watched a car dealer gently warm faded plastic with a hair dryer and the entire panel came back as per the original black. Need to be careful not to get it too hot but it worked a treat.
I agree a hair dryer or heat gun works… But it’s just pulling oils out of the plastic and too the surface so isn’t a long term solution or infinitely repeatable process.
Any product full of silicone will give you a shiny darker appearance on plastics but actually cleaning any marks first gives in my opinion a better result that lasts longer
The lighter patches look like wax/ polish residue to me from when those products have been used on the paint. I have used masking tape in the past to prevent those issues when applying products to paint.
I have also used IPA (not beer!) To remove polish residue
I also use the AG stuff. It works OK and smells nice. I do the window rubbers and soft-top seal with it.
However, I am told that for restoring colour and rejuvenating faded trim, the stuff below is very good. Problem is the price - I am a tight-fisted scrooge.
Smooth peanut butter
No it’s not April Fools. Have used it for years. Waco it on and run b it in. Leave for a while. Wash off.
Lasts for ages. Is cheap. Smells great. You can eat some before starting.
I’ve tried all sorts of stuff over the years. The only stuff that would come close is Maguires tyre gel. Smells horrible though.
Baby oil 
It works, I tried it once on a Mk2 Astra plastic bumper that had faded to a very light grey, brought it back it’s original colour.
Watch out for squirrels and mice eating the tasty trim…
Autobrite Pink Sheen. Just spray a bit on a cloth and wipe over. Good on exterior black plastic and rubber, dashboard, satnav screen, gear lever gaitor etc.etc. Disguises the odd scuff and minor scratch too. I’ve recommended it to quite a few people and they all loved it.
WD40 should do it
Did all my trim yesterday including rubber seals, there’s a good deal of that around the roof. In the engine bay too, used as always the above Autoglym.
Loads of comments here. Trick is to make sure you get any plastic trim really clean first, an old toothbrush is good with concentrated soapy water. Once it’s thoroughly dry use a dressing, I’ve used loads over the years but my favourites are Auto Finesse Revive for the first time and periodically then use Auto Finesse Dressle to maintain it (simply spray onto a cloth and wipe it on) when you wash the car. It gives a nice finish without looking too shiny. The trim should look dark grey rather than black
I decided to do my black skittle cover but it looked a bit awkward so I decided to take it off the car to do it. Two reasons really I’m also thinking of doing something else & to do it I’ll have to remove the plastic cover, anyway that’s another job. I stripped it off & I was amazed at the rubbish underneath so I gave it all a good clean. Also I found the cabin filter which some were saying the ND didn’t have. It has to be changed internally. I’ve taken photos but not sure how to post them but will give it a go. Oh & I used autoglym gel.
Sorry skittle should obviously be skuttle.
