How do I fix my faded seatbelt buckle?

Tiny
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It's in the front passenger seat.
Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 7:20 PM

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Tiny
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Can you get a picture of what you are meaning by faded? I am sure we are on the same page but seeing it will not only help confirm that but may give us ideas on the best way to fix it rather then just replacing it.

That may be the only way to fix it is replace it but let's see it first and then we can go from there. Thanks
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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I will get you pictures soon.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 7:49 PM
Tiny
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Great thanks. We will wait to hear back.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020 AT 8:46 AM
Tiny
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Here is a picture:
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020 AT 5:50 PM
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Great. That is what I suspect it would be. That is pretty common as they fade when they get older. There is no proven way to make them look new because it is plastic but there are ways to improve the look and keep them lasting longer. I would pick up the product I attached below or an equivalent. Then just spray some of this on a rag and rub it onto the plastic. This will put a little shine on it and will wear off but just wipe them down with this every time you wash the car and it will look better.

Let us know how this works out and get some pictures for the after picture so others can see how it turns out. If it doesn't work, then you are going to have to replace it but this would just be for appearance as it doesn't effect the operation. Thanks
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Monday, October 26th, 2020 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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Will this do the trick? I have it lying around in the garage.
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Monday, October 26th, 2020 AT 8:16 PM
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Yep. It should. I have used that many times and it shines nicely. If it doesn't give enough brightness for you on the plastic, you want to look for something with a high gloss.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 8:04 PM

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