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Old 09-06-2007, 06:43 AM
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Heck no. I use a spray to get 'em shiny again

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Try Mother's Back to Black cream. It works great and also protects
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3M - Marine Vinyl Cleaner & Restorer
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Old 09-06-2007, 10:05 AM
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How long does the "restore" usually last?
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Default Re: fading black bumpers...

Good discussion here.
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...hlight=%22ts-1


TS-1 is the way to go. Been using it for a few months now and it is great! Very little is needed to cover all the trim. I cover all the trim, then wipe it with a damp cloth after. It looks shiny and wet, but has no greasy residue.
http://www.autocosmeticproducts.com/Armordillots1.htm

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TS-1 is the way to go. Been using it for a few months now and it is great! Very little is needed to cover all the trim. I cover all the trim, then wipe it with a damp cloth after. It looks shiny and wet, but has no greasy residue.

I used TS-1 for the first time this weekend, on every bit of exterior plastic. I think I learned a lesson, though, and that's not to let it dry for too long before wiping with the damp cloth. On the areas where I let it sit for a while before wiping, it seems to have dried hard and glazed over...I can see spots that seem to have a thicker layer of dried TS-1, a bit shinier than the other areas. It seems more prevalent on the less-textured pieces, like roof rails, body trim, etc.

Snake, any thoughts on this?

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Old 09-21-2007, 01:45 PM
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I used TS-1 for the first time this weekend, on every bit of exterior plastic. I think I learned a lesson, though, and that's not to let it dry for too long before wiping with the damp cloth. On the areas where I let it sit for a while before wiping, it seems to have dried hard and glazed over...I can see spots that seem to have a thicker layer of dried TS-1, a bit shinier than the other areas. It seems more prevalent on the less-textured pieces, like roof rails, body trim, etc.

Snake, any thoughts on this?

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I hadn't expirenced that. I guess I was able to get to it before it dried. I usually did a section at a time.
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How long does the "restore" usually last?

I haven't used it for that long, but it still looks good after ~3 washes.

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I'll let the cat out of the bag use 303 Aerospace Protectant . Plastics look new and will last longer. I've used it for the last seven + years. This is the best stuff.



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303 is THE LEADER in UV Screening Technology. 303 Aerospace Protectant really is like "SPF 40 Sunscreen ... For Your Stuff." Regular use gives 100% Prevention of UV caused slow-fade with regular use. No other "protectant" beautifies as intensely, protects as powerfully or lasts as long.

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I hear it also makes a great personal lubricant. Not to mention high in protein, low in carb and fat.
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You know it sucks that we spend this kind of money for a quality vehicle and then get stuck with crappy plastic trim that requires heavy applications of goo to look decent.

I can think of a half dozen, old, cheap cars with no trim problems but nearly every H2 that sees the light of day has some worsening degree of trim fade.
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I haven't used it for that long, but it still looks good after ~3 washes.


Thanks, I'll have to try that. I'm kinda lery of trying the TS-1 after reading the post above, however I am more wanting to go with this first.
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Try Mother's Back to Black cream. It works great and also protects

I agree...been using Mothers Back to Black for quite a while. Good stuff. There are a whole host of products out there from what i've read on the forum here. But the Mother's was easy to find and wasnt all that costly.
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Used Mothers Back to Black for years. Started using Adam's VRT and like it much better.
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Used Mothers Back to Black for years. Started using Adam's VRT and like it much better.



Never heard of that, where do you get it? How long does one application last (through rain, etc)
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