How to restore faded plastic parts?
11-12-2009, 08:55 PM
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i need to get some of this -ish on my front valence bumper, grill, bed rim liner, and in between the hood and windsheild, as well as the trim around the rear window, what is the best stuff for that? i have a friend who swears by back to black. i just need something that works, lasts, and wont damage paint, and that can get into tricky areas like the grille and the vents in front of the windsheild
01-27-2010, 06:28 PM
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Darth:
I agree on both points...I'll just wait for the tranny fluid fix to wear off, which it should do after a wash or two, then follow up with Mother's B2B or similar. The truck will be in the driveway 2 morrow...first Ford F-150 for me. All I can say is that with all the paint problems I've had with GM (chevy) that I'll never buy another GM product...the way the company stand, perhaps nobody will ever have to.
I agree on both points...I'll just wait for the tranny fluid fix to wear off, which it should do after a wash or two, then follow up with Mother's B2B or similar. The truck will be in the driveway 2 morrow...first Ford F-150 for me. All I can say is that with all the paint problems I've had with GM (chevy) that I'll never buy another GM product...the way the company stand, perhaps nobody will ever have to.
If you are wondering how Mother's Back to Black works, checkout these pictures.
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01-27-2010, 08:39 PM
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Best product I have used for the all the plastic is Ice Liquid Wax, it lasts longer than Back to Black. My Son applied it to his truck, and when his Mom looked at his truck, she yelled at him for buying all new plastic trim on his truck.(lol)
01-29-2010, 09:32 AM
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Trim Dye
Has anyone tried the trim reconditioning dye from griots garage? Link below.
Hoping to get some feedback before trying it. I am very happy with their paint clay, speed shine, etc.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
Hoping to get some feedback before trying it. I am very happy with their paint clay, speed shine, etc.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
03-23-2010, 09:04 PM
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This past weekend I picked up some Mother's back to black. I had been using a variant of Armor All and it worked pretty good but washed away after a few washings or rains. I'm waiting to see how this stuff holds up to the water. I was impressed how it made the rubber trim around the windows look though. It removed the faded spots and made the rubber look uniform again...very nice. After applying it to everything and letting it dry and wiping it off the glass and paint, I noticed that the surface seems dry to the touch and not greasy at all. Hoping this last a while because I wash my truck once or twice a month.
First impressions say go buy ya some!!
First impressions say go buy ya some!!
03-26-2010, 01:01 PM
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Grey plastic trim
This is the best stuff ever - if you ever had an H2 you know the keeping the bumpers looking good is a nightmare.
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ghlight=bumper
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ghlight=bumper
I am thinking about buying EXTREME V.R.P. DRESSING 2 LONG LASTING Super Shine 100% Dry to Touch Vinyl, Rubber -Tire & Plastic Restorer+Protectant
from www.chemicalguys.com they seem to sell some pretty good stuff
08-29-2011, 02:03 PM
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This looks like it's only for black plastic. Would you use it on grey plastic trim?
I am thinking about buying EXTREME V.R.P. DRESSING 2 LONG LASTING Super Shine 100% Dry to Touch Vinyl, Rubber -Tire & Plastic Restorer+Protectant
from www.chemicalguys.com they seem to sell some pretty good stuff
I am thinking about buying EXTREME V.R.P. DRESSING 2 LONG LASTING Super Shine 100% Dry to Touch Vinyl, Rubber -Tire & Plastic Restorer+Protectant
from www.chemicalguys.com they seem to sell some pretty good stuff
