fading black bumpers...

[vlxjim]

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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Use on Rubber: Tires, neoprene, latex, door and trunk seals, weather-stripping, EPDM rubber roofs, CV boots, waders, wet suits. Vinyl: Convertible tops (and the clear vinyl windows), isinglass, marine seating, tonneau covers, car bras, covers, spa covers, pool covers. Inflatable boats: Hypalon, PVC and urethane blends. Gelcoat fiberglass: Boats, RV's, snowmobiles, jet ski's. Plastics, acrylics, polycarbonates: Lexan? and acrylic panels, windows, , windshields, covers. Carbon-fiber/resin composites: Fishing rods, "nude" bike frames. Finished leather: Upholstery, motorcycle leather, trim, tack, fine apparel. Pool & Patio: Plastic furniture (not fabric), pool inflatables, slides, covers. Sailcloth: Dacron? and monofilm.

[tower]

I hear it also makes a great personal lubricant. Not to mention high in protein, low in carb and fat.

[HumminNBoatin']

I just used tire shine last weekend. So far it still looks great but greasy to the touch.

[mdoyle]

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.

[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.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by tower

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.