Stupid black GM plastic.

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Originally posted by HummMe:
This is the stuff the detail guys put on Avalanches at the dealer I work at. Armor Dillo 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.