Black Vinyl
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Something about the heat and the chemicals in the plastic. I am not sure how it works but an old body shop guy told me to give it a try on a set of plastic bedcaps I was going to throw out and it definitely does work. Just gotta get them good and hot, like don't touch them or you might leave your finger print on it hot.
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I would be afraid that stuff would melt. It seems too fragile. There's a guy on eBay selling those end pieces alone now and the heat gun would work on the cowl panels. Could buy end pieces for $20 a pair and bring the color back to cowls instead of paying about $70 each for new cowl pieces.
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I tried the Back to Black. I guess mine is too far gone for that. Probably need a dye. I am afraid the heat gun would distort or shrink the cowl piece. I guess I will look for a dye locally.
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I'm going for the showroom new brand that 02transam posted. Here's a link to their site. Care Care Products, Car Dye, Car Treatment, Car Restoration
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