fading black bumpers...

[SnakeH2]

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

Good luck

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by SnakeH2

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?

Pete

[SnakeH2]

Originally Posted by TXSUT

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?

Pete

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.

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by SnakeH2

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.

Thanks, I'll be more diligent the next time I apply it.

-Pete

[Gunzz]

Just bought the TS-1 and applied it a few days ago. Very easy to put on and had no other trouble with it drying before wiping with damp cloth. The best thing is the brilliant dark black shine with no grease, so that dust doesn't get stuck to it. Just hope it does hold up. Packaging estimates over 90 days but I wash my truck twice a week so we'll see.

[tower]

New bottle design

[Gunzz]

Originally Posted by Gunzz

Just bought the TS-1 and applied it a few days ago. Very easy to put on and had no other trouble with it drying before wiping with damp cloth. The best thing is the brilliant dark black shine with no grease, so that dust doesn't get stuck to it. Just hope it does hold up. Packaging estimates over 90 days but I wash my truck twice a week so we'll see.

Well the black looked great until I brought it through the car wash. Used a brushless wash with only quick soap and 2 rinses. When I came out I was shocked. It looks as thought the TS-1 washed away in the places where the soap was sprayed on, sort of like tiger stripes. Now I know that car wash detergents are extremely harsh, thats why I used the one soap and 2 rinse cycle, but for this to happen after one time shpuldn't be.

So I took some pictures of it and plan to write the company to see whats wrong. I mean even GM tech bulletins recommend this product. But for now I'm going back to PoorBoy's or maybe even try Mothers back to black as others have, and will hold off on recommending TS-1 to anyone else.

[tower]

3 washes and still looks great! Even on the spare. Next wash, I'll put it on all the tires to see how it holds up.