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    So, my girlfriend just got a new-to-her car--a 96 camaro, it`s white and while it`s trim should be black, it`s mostly grey/turning white. A perfect opportunity to try out a product i`ve read about here. Turns out O`Riellys had them on sale, i believe until the 29th. Receipt shows list price $11.85, they were selling for $6.99 for an 8 oz bottle,--buy one get one. Scored 2, 8oz bottles for total of $7.56



    PS. Here is a before and after of the drivers side mirror. I`ll have to update with a daylight shot tomorrow. I`ve also heard of trying to use a heat-gun to restore the black color, I may try it on the other side.



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    edit Never mind on the photos, It seems i do not have posting permissions on the new forums.

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    B-T-B may look OK for a few days, but get it wet and it`s back to crap. Stuff is terrible. Got a catchy name, though.

    Black Wow or Megs Ult Protectant are better.



    Jim

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    Hooked For Life Bill D's Avatar
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    I`m guessing not much has changed, huh? BTB, about 15 years ago was one of my first disappointment products. It made the trim glossy but even in the slightest rain it would run off onto the paint something awful! It was a pain to remove from the paint too and made the trim dull and gray. Back to crap, yep.
    Treat it like it`s the only one in the world.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaymz
    B-T-B may look OK for a few days, but get it wet and it`s back to crap. Stuff is terrible. Got a catchy name, though.

    Black Wow or Megs Ult Protectant are better.



    Jim
    I am with you. I threw away my B to B

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    Same experience here...which sucked because i liked some other Mothers products...Megs Ultimate Protectant is BETTER...you`ll get 2-3 months out of it...but make sure you REALLY have the trim clean first. Black Wow i`ve heard really good things about and would like to try it.....there are also other kits where you can actually DYE the trim back to the correct color The Forever Black Bumper and Trim Kit is a multipurpose and practical dark surface rejuvenator.

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    Ah Well.



    Thanks you all for posting your experiences with it. I`ve never tried a trim restorer yet. For what its worth, its a noticeable difference for now---and since were nearing stage-3 water restrictions due to drought here in south Texas, it may just last a while yet.



    On another note, have any of you tried the heat-gun technique?



    ‪Using a heat gun to restore automotive plastics‬‏ - YouTube



    -Jason

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    Hooked For Life Bill D's Avatar
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    I`d talk to Ron Ketcham before trying that technique regarding any risks and long term effects.
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    Bill, not a good idea.

    Short term, looks great, but all they are doing is sucking up some release agents to the top and thermo stressing the plastic trim.

    While it doesn`t always happen, testing by a couple of manufacturers (you know the ones) indicated premature cracking of the parts.

    Grumpy

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    Hooked For Life Bill D's Avatar
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    I wanted to hear it from the godfather. Thanks, Ron!
    Treat it like it`s the only one in the world.

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    Yup, this stuff definitely doesn`t last through a rain. Ah well, after this south tx summer, no way I`m going to complain about rain.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Ketcham
    Bill, not a good idea.

    Short term, looks great, but all they are doing is sucking up some release agents to the top and thermo stressing the plastic trim.

    While it doesn`t always happen, testing by a couple of manufacturers (you know the ones) indicated premature cracking of the parts.

    Grumpy


    Does that apply to heating and reshaping distorted interior plastic trim as well?



    Reason I ask is there`s a paint/body instructor friend of mine who advocates repairing collision damaged interior panels when possible by heating and reshaping them back to their original shape. Seems to work well, but in the long run I wonder if it isn`t an inferior way to deal with the problem.
    Charlie
    Automotive Appearance Specialist - Serving Greater Lansing, Michigan
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    Interior panels, not as big a concern.

    Little or no UV exposure, different plastics etc than exterior trim.

    Grumpy

 

 

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