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Try hitting it again with the heavy compound.
Did you finish it off with Aerospace 303? I did and I've had no issues after 12 months of using it repeatedly.
I'm glad you posted up your results. I'm sure people think it's a stupid idea and it won't work. It's definitely worth a shot on your plastic arches. If it doesn't work, move onto plan B. No big deal.....
Try a medium to heavy cut polish compound. Sounds crazy right? I restored mine doing that. They look new now. Lot's of rubbing required. If that doesn't work you can always have them painted.
Probaly depends on the climate where you live. Here in Melbourne, it rarely gets below zero so 5W 30 is probably the best choice.
https://www.stikkitnow.com/0w30-vs-5w30-motor-oil/
The article says 5W30 is better for turbo engines but doesn't say why.....
The impact of new EV cars on used ICE cars is going to be interesting. Will good ICE cars go up because you won't be able to buy them any more or will they drop like a stone because the new EV's are that good no-one wants ICE any more.
I know a couple of people have successfully done it with paint polish compound. Including me. Mine were pretty messed up when I bought the car second hand. I can't say what is wrong with yours without seeing it, but mine had bad water marks and possible UV damage that would not wash off. Rather...