#70835, "RE: the trimming on my car is fading =(" In response to Reply # 1
what do you mean by "trimming"?
if its a rubber part, i find that a healthy dose of silicon (tire shine) gets it looking good for a while, and at least prevents further damage. other than that, youll have to replace it. if its a plastic piece, sand it w/ fine grit sandpaper, rub it down w/ alcohol (to remove grease), and spray it w/ some high-temp engine paint.
#70854, "RE: the trimming on my car is fading =(" In response to Reply # 3
Mother's "Back-to-Black." Work it in (very easy), let it dry then polish it off. Made for ruber and plastics that are fading or greying or turning white.
AIM - scirio
Originally posted by a drunk DSMRoadster drink now and nafter goddanti! celebaeration birches!
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from exterioir plastic body components taht are molded in black, especially those that are textured, such as door handles, mirrors, roof rack attachments, etc. Frequently, this "chalky" residue is actually an accumulation of car was, road grime, etc. trapped in the plastic grain.
DIAGNOSIS: If the exterior surface of textured plastic body components that are molded in black appears to be "chalky" in color due to an excessive accumulation of car wax, road grime, etc. trapped in the plastic grain, perform the following Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE This bulletin provides instructions for proper cleaning of textured plastic body components taht are molded in black that appear to be "chalky" in color.
NOTE: TO HELP KEEP THE SURFACE BEING CLEANED FROM DYING TOO RAPIDLY, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
1. Wet the surface of the component in the area to be cleaned and a toothbrush or other similar soft, short bristle brush with water.
2. Using the brush and a mild detergent such as liquid dish soap, gently rub the surface to develop a good lather and remove the contaminant.
3. Rinse the assembly with clean water and towel dry.
4. If the residue is not completely removed, repeat steps 1 through 3 until the surface is clean.
#70892, "RE: the trimming on my car is fading =(" In response to Reply # 6
^AKA wash it back to black? LOL WTF?
I need to get mine fixed too. I think when they buffed my car after the paint job they took that thing to the rubber pieces too. they look like s#$* now
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