How do I make this black again?? *pic*
11-06-2006, 08:22 PM
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How do I make this black again?? *pic* This strip of metal/plastic/whatever is faded horribly. The owner before me took the car to work and it sat in the sun all day long and now this peice is faded like crazy. We have tried cleaners wax and metal polish, but so far none of them are working. What are some suggestions from you guys as to how I should make this peice look better? Any help is welcome, and thanks in advanced.
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11-06-2006, 08:33 PM
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You could mask everything else off and spray it if you'd like. Hard to tell from the picture, but it almost looks like its bare metal color? Kinda looks good bare metal.
11-06-2006, 08:39 PM
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"Back to black" would work just fine.......but it's only a band-aid on a broken arm. It'll be great if you put it on with every wash, but it'll eventually just wear off. Paint is the only fix, and I think you could probably pull it off yourself with a rattle can, if you did meticulous prep work and maybe some color sanding afterward. You might dig around on PT.net, there are a ton of guys who've painted stuff with a can and had great results.
11-06-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinclark09
so do you guys think i can take this peice off and paint it while its off?
probably the bottom rocker things but that t-top center piece doesnt just bolt on I dont think...maybe im wrong though ive never looked at it that much
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Originally Posted by onefastbird95
I am pretty sure there is something out that is called "back to black" but not sure who makes it or what it is safe to put on... If I see it i'll let you know.
11-06-2006, 08:56 PM
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the center bar is screwed on, but also sealed on with some sort of glue. i already tried taking mine off for something. have u tried wet sanding it?(might be ahrd to do on hte car) maybe u can sand down through the gray sun damage down to black.
11-06-2006, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
the center bar is screwed on, but also sealed on with some sort of glue. i already tried taking mine off for something. have u tried wet sanding it?(might be ahrd to do on hte car) maybe u can sand down through the gray sun damage down to black.
11-06-2006, 09:11 PM
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Is it a grainy porous plastic? PEANUT BUTTER! Really! Just get some creamy peanut butter, rub it on kind of thick and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rub it off. It works much better than the Back to Black stuff, and is near permanent. I know it sounds crazy but just try it... 
