Cleaning Ignition Switch Ring
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Cleaning Ignition Switch Ring
The big metal disc that surrounds my ignition switch is looking very old and crummy. I've cleaned it and put 303 on it, but it looks the same. I'm beginning to think "shoe polish." What should I use to make it look new (black!) again?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
Burning Brakes
I ended up buying a new brushed aluminum piece to replace mine because I always thought it looked worn no matter how much I cleaned it. I have the brushed aluminum bezels in the car and this was a nice compliment. Got it thru Vertex.
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Originally Posted by brucec59
What should I use to make it look new (black!) again?
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Success: I tried everything, incl. shoe polish, nothing worked. I think the shoe polish just rubs off, as the plastic (which I originally thought was metal) is not porous. Finally, at my wife's suggestion, I tried some mineral oil. Rubbed it in (maybe it is porous???), wiped of the excess, and it looks just about good as new now.
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Leatherique sells a black dye for use on rubber / trim - http://www.leatherique.com/products.html
Works perfectly and is very versatile.
Works perfectly and is very versatile.
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I use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.......just rub it over the surface and it removes all the oxidation, then hit it with some rubber dressing from Griots.......the eraser truly is like magic and makes it look brand new......lasts about 3-6 months depending how great you want it to look)
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Try cleaning and then apply Back to Black or buy a new one as they're very inexpensive.