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Old 05-04-2010, 11:00 PM
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have a 04 fx4 and look like someone had previously put tire shine on them (the fender flares) or sum sort of tire shine now they are getting real blotchy and fading. any suggestions besides buying new?
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You could try Meguiars Back to Black
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^^^thats good stuff, should revive it
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A buddy of mine used to use that Back to Black stuff and said it worked really well. I tried this Marine (boating) stuff called Aerospace 303 and it worked awesome. I was really suprised by the results, but like with anything else when it rains on them, it eventually to wears off. You could consider painting them with a Satin Black paint, just make sure you use this Adhesion Promoter called "Bulldog." Hope this helped.
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Another good way to bring back the color is to use a heat gun. It pulls the oils in the plastic to the surface without having to paint or use any other products that will eventually wash off. Worth a shot before you go spend any money.
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thanks for the tips will try one at a time!!
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thanks alot for the post............. The plastic on my bed rails are doing the same thing.............. I will try the back to black when I get a chance!! thanks again...........
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I am getting ready to paint my plastic bed rails. Needs a little help, but I think painting is the only way to go. Everything else eventually washes off again. A good plastic primer and some satin black in a rattle can should do the trick I think.



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