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Did i just ruin it? Help!!!

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Old 06-26-2013, 01:19 PM
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made the mistake of listening to guy at pep-boys and used never-dull on plastics of the jk... left my black plastic fender flares looking ashy-grey , like the look when you get car wax on black plastic. any suggestions on how to get rid of this look??? ive tryed hot water, regular car wash soap, spray9 degreaser, tire shine (not in that order) ...... is going over it with back-to-black my last option??? will that even work?
Old 06-26-2013, 01:26 PM
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Yeah, I'd say your probably screwed at this point. Back to black will probably help bring it back but it will only be a temporary fix. You'll probably have to recoat every couple of months or so just to maintain it. The question has to be asked, why would you think a metal polish would work on your plastic trim and why take advice from a joe-blow over the counter?
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Says it can be used on plastic car trim on the front. came right off of smooth plastics i have on the jeep and looks good, but everything textured looks white
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As a last resort you could possibly wipe with denatured alcohol until it comes off then bedline them
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Ouch...that sucks! Mother's Back to Black works good but wont last long. 303 Aerospace Protectant is good stuff

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If you have a oreillys, you can try trim shine. It works great
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Also flat fenders are a perfect solution
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Originally Posted by mattyhfd
Says it can be used on plastic car trim on the front. came right off of smooth plastics i have on the jeep and looks good, but everything textured looks white
I see where it says Automotive Trim, but no use of the word plastic.
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Krylon fusion- satin black.....it will make the flares perfect again

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I've seen folks use a heat gun to make them black again also. Never tried it myself yet.
Still have good luck with the back to black.


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