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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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I saw a few of you guys talking about this in a different thread so i though i would bring it to the attention of the whole crew..

We all know how mad it makes us when our plastic body parts fade and get white/milky.

Well my dad stumbled across this youtube video the other day and tried it on his f150 and it worked AMAZING.

Its the easiest most effective way to repair that faded plastic.

NOT ME IN THE VIDEO!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk8U5...eature=related
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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wow, seems simple enough, good find
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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hm seems to work well, when I'm detailing I just use a silicon based dressing, does the same. But this seems like it must be more permanent
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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yeah when dad did it this weekend it basically made them brand new....


It almost melts the top layer restoring the original color.

It looked like he had brand new fender flaires with armoral on them
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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If you want to perserve the plastice with a good product that does NOT run i would get Poorboy's World Trim Restore. It workes great I use it every time i wash my truck and it keep all my exterior plastic and rubber looking brand new and it does NOT leave a glossy finish and it is NOT greasy
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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I use this.. http://www.ls1engine.com/tech/restor...s-on-your-car/
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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I forgot all about this because I talked to some guys that do this with there plastic bumpers on there jet skis, I cant believe I forgot about it dohhhhhh.. Cya Slick
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Interesting! Looks like it works awesome!
 
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