faded black molding between windshield and hood- MIRACLE CURE
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Ditto to what he did above. I'm a die-hard Rustoleum brand user. They came out with a new line of paint called Universal. Can be applied to nearly every substrate possible.
I painted my cowl and wipers with their Satin Black. Looks as good as new, and if it's as durable as their other lines, should last at least 10 years. Requires only basic prep...no primer. I liked it so much, I did the CETA mod with the same stuff.
I painted my cowl and wipers with their Satin Black. Looks as good as new, and if it's as durable as their other lines, should last at least 10 years. Requires only basic prep...no primer. I liked it so much, I did the CETA mod with the same stuff.
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I tried back to black as well and I was actually kinda pissed off with the results, it lasted for about a day before it started to fade again, ill have to try this stuff when summer rolls around again.
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Peanut butter is an old trick to get wax or polish residue out of porous plastics. For aesthetic purposes it wouldn't work too well. This idea or using a decent AV sealer would be better. I use Adams or Zaino tire stuff on my plastics and they work great. May have to paint it eventually.
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I used Meguiar's Natural Shine on mine about 2-3 months ago... still looks good even after washing with dawn for the polishing process...
I'll be trying the Bondo stuff, might even paint it.
I'll be trying the Bondo stuff, might even paint it.
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Trust me...paint it. It took me longer to wait for the paint to dry, than it did to remove and install the cowl and wipers. An added benefit to painting is that you can paint the fine mesh screen covering the open areas. Using the various dressings, the screen will still look like crap. Paint is the only way to get an nice, uniform look.
And let's not forget...do it once, do it right. I do not want to have to touch it up once or twice a year. Total cost to do the cowl and wipers - $6.00.
And let's not forget...do it once, do it right. I do not want to have to touch it up once or twice a year. Total cost to do the cowl and wipers - $6.00.
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I used the peanut butter trick and it works good but dosent last. Compare the peanut butter trick to back to black. lasts a few rains and then its no good.
Depending on how much this stuff is and how long it lasts.. it will be worth it aside from painting.
Depending on how much this stuff is and how long it lasts.. it will be worth it aside from painting.
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Mine is grey... I literally thought it was this color when I bought it... Kinda like the lame grey buttons on the black interior... I thought this was just a dumb mistake. Guess I SEVERELY need to do this... I will have to do before and after pictures to show you how TERRIBLE this is.
Having said that... I want a good result and a long lasting one... Should I go with the Bondo stuff or the Krylon Paint? What is the better choice?
Having said that... I want a good result and a long lasting one... Should I go with the Bondo stuff or the Krylon Paint? What is the better choice?
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Mine is grey... I literally thought it was this color when I bought it... Kinda like the lame grey buttons on the black interior... I thought this was just a dumb mistake. Guess I SEVERELY need to do this... I will have to do before and after pictures to show you how TERRIBLE this is.
Having said that... I want a good result and a long lasting one... Should I go with the Bondo stuff or the Krylon Paint? What is the better choice?
Having said that... I want a good result and a long lasting one... Should I go with the Bondo stuff or the Krylon Paint? What is the better choice?