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What product to use to get the black back?

Can anyone suggest a good product to really get the black color back on the plastic Mirrors, rear bummber step up and door handles?

I have used a few and it only wears off after a short time. There must be something other than a paint can!

Thanks.......
 
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I think its pretty much faded an you cant do anything..but i know people who have bed lined all those pieces and it looks great
 
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wow that's an interesting concept............

Hate to buy chrome covers or buy new. Thanks.
 
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u could paint them to match, when they all dry like that paint sticks good!
 
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I have used products like Mothers Back to Black. Works pretty good on the trim, if you live where the sun shines it is best to put it on heavy and park in the sun.

I use it on all of my trim including the bed caps.

 
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How long does the Mothers last for? I tried the Lucas product no luck. I also used Fluid Film and lasted longer but still wore off sooner than I would like.
 
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Awesome

Its a product sold at .99 store. Yellow content, and with a scotchbrite bad, brings any color thats plastic, back to its shine. I use it religiously on the seadoos i service.
 
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You lost me......what is the product?
 
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How long does the Mothers last for? I tried the Lucas product no luck. I also used Fluid Film and lasted longer but still wore off sooner than I would like.

Guess it depends on where you live. I use it in western Washington where it rains allot. It does last longer in the summer though. I may have to apply it 2-3 times throughout the year.
 
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Here is what I use. I like it because it looks great, lasts quite a while and isn't greasy (so it doesn't collect dirt as quickly as other products might...)

I also use their paint polish as well.

Here is a link. I think there is a video there as well.
It's real good stuff. I use it on my leather furniture as well.

LUSTER-TECH CONDITIONER | Leather, Rubber, Formica and Vinyl Cleaner
 
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I have used products like Mothers Back to Black. Works pretty good on the trim, if you live where the sun shines it is best to put it on heavy and park in the sun.

I use it on all of my trim including the bed caps.


X2.. Like Ken said 2-3 times a year....
 
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Guess it depends on where you live. I use it in western Washington where it rains allot. It does last longer in the summer though. I may have to apply it 2-3 times throughout the year.

Ken, I live in Washington also. X-2...is that Mothers Back to Black?
 
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You lost me......what is the product?

It is called Awesome, typically found at 99 cent stores. Here's a pic from the "LA Totally Awesome" site. Never used it to restore the black on plastic, but for many other things. I think it will pretty much dissolve the oxidized surface to reveal fresh black plastic. I would not get it on the paint if I were you.
 
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Ken, I live in Washington also.
Where about?
 
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DuPont Teflon Tire Shine.

That stuff is AMAZING.
 


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