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Old 06-25-2013, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cormack71

The emblems say No Fear and are full replacements, not stickers or covers.
Where did you get the emblems? I am having trouble finding much for custom emblems online.
Old 06-26-2013, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cormack71
I did the rockers and it was too much so I peeled it off. WARNING: make sure you get at least 5 coats EVERYWHERE.

Rule of thumb for plastidip- the more you put on, the longer it lasts and the easier it is to take off.

I had a few spots in the corners of my mirrors and door handles where it's so thin it won't peel off all, but didn't stay connected to the think spots.. Had to get acetone and scrub it off.

The emblems say No Fear and are full replacements, not stickers or covers.
You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of when you did the rockers do you? I'm thinking of doing mine to get rid of the beige on the bottom because I love my red just on the fence about red/beige two tone.
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Originally Posted by MFE

You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of when you did the rockers do you? I'm thinking of doing mine to get rid of the beige on the bottom because I love my red just on the fence about red/beige two tone.
No I didn't take any before I peeled. It was just too much black. Now since yours is beige I would say go for it.
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Hey I tried a quick fix from Autozone, Meguiar's G15812 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer. The first application worked on most areas. The bed caps will need another coat.
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Any luck or heard of plastic dipping chrome bumpers to match truck paint?
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Im trying that in 2 weeks. Supposed to match very well
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Let me know for sure jake.lane.
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Originally Posted by Jake.Lane
Hey I tried a quick fix from Autozone, Meguiar's G15812 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer. The first application worked on most areas. The bed caps will need another coat.
I just tried this too. Worked really well on my stuff. This is after 2 weeks and 2 strong rain storms, looks and feels like brand new. Not slimy or stick or anything, just smooth to the touch.



I liked this better than painting, because I didn't want to take the chance of that stuff peeling or cracking and having to redo it every year or something.
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Originally Posted by rkneeshaw
I just tried this too. Worked really well on my stuff. This is after 2 weeks and 2 strong rain storms, looks and feels like brand new. Not slimy or stick or anything, just smooth to the touch.



I liked this better than painting, because I didn't want to take the chance of that stuff peeling or cracking and having to redo it every year or something.
I have been getting heavy heavy rain day after day here in Pensacola. It has already worn down the first application. It tells you multiple applications migth be needed. Its a hell of a lot faster than removing the plastics and painting them. If your color isnt as faded as mine was, thanks Nevada desert, then it should be fine.
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Try Bondo black restore. I found out it last the longest. You can get it on sale at discount for half off.


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