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Old May 27th, 2009, 4:36 AM
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on my 05 truck, the plastic bumper covers, mirrors ect. are starting to dull. whats the best to bring back the not so dull look?
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Get some Mothers Back to Black and use a buffer to buff it into the plastic.

Its the best way I know of.

If its really faded, the difference is magical.
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ahh, just use the oil rag you used when you changed your oil JK man.

I will give that stuff a shot Brent, maybe it will do some magic on my side molding.
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Back to Black.......not greasy, stay long......just awesome !
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Originally Posted by EvansBlue
Get some Mothers Back to Black and use a buffer to buff it into the plastic.

Its the best way I know of.

If its really faded, the difference is magical.

After reading EvansBlue's post, and knowing the background of Mothers, I gave it a try...and brother, let me tell ya, this stuff exceeded my expectations by 1,000!

My trim wasn't too bad so all I did was apply small amounts with a small, round microfiber soft applicator. Went back over it after doing the entire Tahoe with the same damp applicator. It returned the trimwork to it's original, darker tones.

Thanks for posting about it...I highly recommend using it.

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No problem JP.
I have used many different products and that is about the most impressive I have seen for this purpose.
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For all my plastic exterieurs I use armor all. It give a good shine and take care of the dull finish. You have to use it quite often especially after it rain because the product loose its shine after it get wet.
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Originally Posted by capucine
For all my plastic exterieurs I use armor all. It give a good shine and take care of the dull finish. You have to use it quite often especially after it rain because the product loose its shine after it get wet.
That's why I don't like armor all
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you could always try using a heat gun, as for myself I dont have a heat gun at the moment, so I use meguire's back to black.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dtb...eature=related
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Originally Posted by golf_ne_1
After reading EvansBlue's post, and knowing the background of Mothers, I gave it a try...and brother, let me tell ya, this stuff exceeded my expectations by
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Back to BLACK WERE do you get it at??


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