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  1. Jan 27, 2024, 12:56 PM #1
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    Restoring plastic car trim using a torch - GIF

    Restoring plastic car trim using a torch.




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    I have done the same to restore garden plastic chairs.
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    I have done this years ago on my F-150 but it all came back.
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    I use heat gun instead of the torch



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