My 2012 scuff plate is looking a little faded and jaded. I looked into replacing it, however, they're very expensive for what's effectively a bit of moulded plastic.

Has anyone come up with a solution for tidying up that doesn't involve selling a leg ?

I put a stainless steel one on mine. About £90 if I remember right.
I wouldn't sell my leg for that much so I'm happy.

If its plastic try Gtechniq C4 Permanent trim trim restorer. Brings it back to as new, lasts around a year depending on usage of the car

It can be removed pretty easily, it just clips into place and can be levered out using a plastic trim tool with the lower tailgate partially open, give it a good clean then paint it using plastic / bumper aerosol paint.

Earlier models used a grey coloured plastic, later ones are black, which I think looks better. Jonathan

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JonnyCJ wrote:

My 2012 scuff plate is looking a little faded and jaded. I looked into replacing it, however, they're very expensive for what's effectively a bit of moulded plastic.

Has anyone come up with a solution for tidying up that doesn't involve selling a leg ?

I have bought some of this to try on my trim, but as yet, I have not used it. It dooes get good reviews, and tends to place highly in comparison tests.

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We have rain forecast over the weekend, so it is likely to be early next week before it try it.


Steve. “He that strikes the venison first shall be the lord o' the feast.” — Shakespeare, King Lear.

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