I have nearly got my X Type where i want it now , just a few little bits to do . I noticed the black plastic trim around the outside of the car was looking dull and faded so tried some back to black spray on from my local motor store. After a week or so it needed doing again so i gave  Sonax Xtreme Exterior Plastic Restorer Gel Nano Pro 250ml a go and a month later it still looks as good as new . It is in gel form and was £11-95 for 250ml and i have hardly used any so will last a long time even if the trim needs to be done every few months .I just need to sort the chrome trim around the tops of the doors out now as it is looking dull and what looks like water marks on it . I have tried a couple of products to no avail . I have just searched the net and a product called  Meguiar's NXT All Metal Polysh (Polish) - Anti Corrosive Metal Polish - 142g Tub has been recommended even though it says metal polish , so going to give that a go to see what happens . I will get some before and after photos if it does the trick .

I'd be very interested to hear how you get on with the chrome cleaner as mine also needs doing.

Hi Phill  , i haven't got round to trying the cleaner out yet . As soon as i get a minute i will give it a try and post the results.

Regards ,

Andy .