Stupid black GM plastic.

[devilsfan]

What will restore the black plastic on the H2 - like the rear bumper? Right now mine is a greyish color and it looks awful. As per SEVERAL past threads, I have tried Armor All, and while it will work for a little while while it's still wet, it's streaky and doesn't look great when it dries. I tried the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser too, and it looked even worse.

Ideas?

Stacy

[garey]

if nothing's working and as a last effort before replacement, there is a paint made for plastic bumpers. works well and doesn't flake when stressed like regular automotive paint. i forget the name, but you can find it at auto parts stores.

[DennisAJC]

Didn't we have a thread about using peanut butter oil?

GUNK tire dressing works great without the crappy after results of Armor All.

[GONEGOLFING]

I use Meguiar's
http://www.detailsupplydepot.com/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=...rd=&sesid=0914182400 (http://www.detailsupplydepot.com/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=itemdet.bbx&id=MIR+M4016&custnum=WEB-CUST++&password=&sesid=0914182400)
Good Luck..

[h2sin]

3m vinyl restorer and cleaner, marine application

you'll find them at your local wal-mart in the fishing/hunting section

[DennisAJC]

Originally posted by h2sin:
3m vinyl restorer and cleaner, marine application

you'll find them at your local wal-mart in the fishing/hunting section

I heard that stuff does wonders but never got around to getting it.

[H2BRUTE]

I've been using a product called Black Jack Black Again with a sponge type applicator. Works fine.Lasts about a month between applications. The manufacturers web site is http://www.northamericanoil.com

[Arizona Hummerboy]

I use Turtle WaxTire Wax Professional Tire Dressing. It will give it a deep wet shine look.

And it will last for a very long time.

[Humdingah]

You should be able to find any answer you want in regards to detailing questions at Autopia (http://www.autopia.org/index.php).

[Hart1]

Try S100 from the Harley dealer, it really does put "black into black"

[Boss Hoss]

As my truck is only a few months old i dont have this problem but i have seen it on several H2's. What can be done to prevent this? Ive been told by detailers not to use products like armor all as the oil speeds up the aging. Any thoughts?

[Bondage]

Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
As my truck is only a few months old i dont have this problem but i have seen it on several H2's. What can be done to prevent this? Ive been told by detailers not to use products like armor all as the oil speeds up the aging. Any thoughts?

Not only that, but with Armor All one trip down a dusty dirt road and bumber turns brown! Do any of the products you people are discussing "dry" after application so the dust and dirt don't stick to them? Seems my only choices these days are an ugly gray fade or a lovely shade of dirt!

Sean

[Screeper]

I will not use armourall on anything any more. In the florida sun it cooks the plastic in no time leaving it grey and only requiring more armour all. My H2 is 1.5 years now and the bumpers look new after doing nothing but keeping them clean. On my jeep they were grey within 6 months thanks to AA. If you really like the black look maybe replacement?

[DRTYFN]

Originally posted by devilsfan:
What will restore the black plastic on the H2 - like the rear bumper?

Baby seal blood? Eye of newt? Hair of biscuit?

[4churchill]

Why does the plastic have to be black ? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[brndray]

back to black is the best product i've tried.

[Bondage]

Originally posted by brndray:
back to black is the best product i've tried.

Can you elaborate a little? Does this product remain wet after application and attract all the dirt? How does it work? Where can you find it?

Sean

[Big Jag]

I believe he is referring to Mothers Back to Black. I use it on all the black plastic on mine and makes it very black. While it looks good when you put it on it attracts dust and washes off with water. I like it but am looking for something with a little more longevity to use.

[HummMe]

This is the stuff the detail guys put on Avalanches at the dealer I work at. Armor Dillo (http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=16824&cat=&page=) All that plastic looks brand new when they are done, and it lasts a pretty long time. GM pays for one application of it during warranty.

[CBR_Raven]

http://happeninghummer.com/

Check out the painted bumper covers...that's what I plan on doing to mine. Front and rear cost around $1300. painted and shipped to your door.

[h2co-pilot]

I bet those Autogeek (http://www.autogeek.net/) guys could answer this. The sponsors in the Detailing section. They have marine products also.

I think an application of a UV protectant would work for prevention.

Remember that stuff they used to advertise late at night, some kind of old car restorer stuff, it came on right before or after the "Freedom Rock" commercials. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by HummMe:
This is the stuff the detail guys put on Avalanches at the dealer I work at. Armor Dillo (http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=16824&cat=&page=) All that plastic looks brand new when they are done, and it lasts a pretty long time. GM pays for one application of it during warranty. Bulletin 04-08-111-001B explains how to deal with discolored or chalky body cladding and cargo covers on the Avalanche and Cadillac Escalade EXT, using a product called Armor-Dillo TS-1 (fig. 9 and 10).

This is a one-time warranty repair and future coatings are the customer’s responsibility. A retail maintenance pack is available for resale by your parts department. See the bulletin for ordering information.

Armor-Dillo is silicone-free and is formulated to remove oxidation, discoloration, staining and fading from hard molded plastic automotive parts. It’s especially effective on grained surface textures. When used on parts that have white wax buildup, it essentially dissolves the wax.

Armor-Dillo is suitable for treating unpainted plastic body components such as mirrors, side moldings, and cowls, and coated metal such as roof racks. Also grained bumper covers, cladding and fascias, as used on Vibe, VUE, Envoy, TrailBlazer, Colorado, Hummer and Tahoe.

Armor-Dillo is not intended for use on painted surfaces, although if it is accidentally applied and allowed to dry, you can remove it with an application of mineral spirits.

It’s also not intended for soft rubber parts, including tires.

Refer to the bulletin for detailed application instructions. Here are a few important highlights.
- The surface must be clean, dry and silicone-free before application. Wipe down the surface with mineral spirits ro rubbing alcohol to remove wax or silicone.
- After application, allow the product to sit a few minutes. Then wipe the surface with a damp, lint-free towel, or it will remain tacky.
- A second application may be needed.

http://www.gmtechlink.com/images/issues/apr05/images/6x6/fig9.jpg

[garey]

clean. dry and silicone free..
guess i can't use it on my boobies!

[mbdougl]

I tried the TS1 Armor Dillo product and it works great, my truck was used and the bumpers were really faded so I was surprised how easy it was, It took 8 minutes and it looks fantastic after one application and it hasn't faded like all the other products i have tried. It is pricey but well worth it! It is not wet so it doesn't attract dirt.:)

[ROUSHDEMON]

Wow... you dug up a 5 year old thread....

:grouphug: