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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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So yesterday at work one of our clients pulls in with his Z-28. I was standing on the 2nd floor and noticed that the Camaro and TA/Firebird have extremely similar bodies from that view.

It caught my eye that the plastic (if it's even plastic) molding piece between the T-tops stains really bad. It's that water droplet effect. I'm sure some of you are familiar with it. Both of our cars had the same exact problem, so I'm guessing most all F-bodies with T-tops experience the same.

Anyway, I was thinking of touching it up, but wasn't sure what the best product would be to tackle that.

Anyone ever dealt with it?
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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They say Mother's Back to Black works well. What I'm wondering is, can you sand it, paint it, and clear it so you dont have to deal with the plastic fading and marring like it does. Good question.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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I'm interested in this too, I tried mother's cleaner but didn't get it out. It looks ugly
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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ahhhhh, you guys, its painted! When I detail these cars I just buff and wax it as well and they come out brand new every time. Get some meguiars #80 speed glaze or your preferred polish and have at it. After that, just wax as normal.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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same problem here
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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I believe they are made from aluminum & painted.
I've got an extra one here on my workbench, as the one on my car has a couple small paint peeling problems, ...
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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Clay bar and wax works wonders
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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They are painted metal, Mother's Back to Black is like a GEL, or Jelly..I wouldn't say use that. Sand it and paint it, and clear it if ya want, or I have a spare one off a car, since I did the Targa Top mod. I can sell...
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Originally Posted by XxXTransAmXxX
They are painted metal, Mother's Back to Black is like a GEL, or Jelly..I wouldn't say use that. Sand it and paint it, and clear it if ya want, or I have a spare one off a car, since I did the Targa Top mod. I can sell...

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