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Old 05-31-2016, 03:53 PM
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Don't you know? 08's got upgraded plastics. They are less likely to fade. It's a top secret Ford polymer.
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Old 06-01-2016, 06:36 AM
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They do fade but, I have been using the black restore from Bondo since new and they still look new. My windshield cowl was a mess and the black restore is a pain to apply there so, I removed and painted that, which made it look new again.
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The heat gun trick is temporary, just like everything else except paint is. Just expect to either need to redo it or paint it soon.
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PlastiDip!!!!!!
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PlastiDip!!!!!!
With something like this I don't see why one would use Plastidip. Unless you are unsure and want to go back to the faded grey?
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Originally Posted by connorfx4
With something like this I don't see why one would use Plastidip. Unless you are unsure and want to go back to the faded grey?

Lol just simple if he can find cheap factory painted ones he likes. Less prep than actual painting. Soapy water, rubbing alcohol, and dip vs sanding priming and painting.
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Lol just simple if he can find cheap factory painted ones he likes. Less prep than actual painting. Soapy water, rubbing alcohol, and dip vs sanding priming and painting.
I guess so. With spray cans I rarely prime anymore since most paints have primer in them.
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Especially spray paint made for plastic.. Like Krylon Fussion
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In the old thread about heating up plastic people swore up/down that "heating" was the thing to do..now everyone in this thread is saying to paint it...smh
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Originally Posted by 044x4F150
In the old thread about heating up plastic people swore up/down that "heating" was the thing to do..now everyone in this thread is saying to paint it...smh
Not everyone, need. Hyperbolic much?
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