enginph Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Orange weatherstrips on a black car look ugly, what to do? I would use tire shine if it was paint friendly. How about plastix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 There is a silicone based grease available that revives weather strips, and will make them look new again... from 3M I think. Even O-ring grease does a great job, same idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I wash with the car, and wax, mine look factory fresh. however if you need to restore the black then I highly recommend "back to black" by mothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I wash with the car, and wax, mine look factory fresh. however if you need to restore the black then I highly recommend "back to black" by mothers Yours look fresh couse it didnt stay under the sun, so no need for restoration. I bought at 100k miles. Will grap back to black ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Mostly because I did this from day one, but on my old Jeep which had spend 8 years in the sun before I got it and was lower grade plastic, black to black really bought it back to factory fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubs99 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I used some back to black in the pictures i just posted. It worked great on the harder compound stuff around the front and back windows, was spotty on the softer compound around the doors. It looked like it would not absorb in some areas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 The very first time you apply it you need to really work it in with a good amount, afterwards simple maintance is all thats needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I used some back to black in the pictures i just posted. It worked great on the harder compound stuff around the front and back windows, was spotty on the softer compound around the doors. It looked like it would not absorb in some areas . Any close-ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 this is the only pic I found with a semi close up, looks as good, possible better then it did on the showroom floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Looks tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I tried it. Was good when first applied. After the first wash there appeared spots. Either I couldnt do it properly or it doesnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Back to Black and similar (I prefer the Meguiars equivalent personally) need to be applied semi-regularly. I don't know if it just needs a few coats at first, or if it is an ongoing chore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Correct, its not a 1 time thing, generally once a month. You MIGHT be able to take a heat gun, but I wouldn't recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Also it should fade less and require less maintenance if the vehicle is kept away from too much direct sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 A thin layer of non hardening silicone compound lasts like 5 years, and keeps the rubber just as black as a US president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveSter Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 When I use back to black, I put some on the rag and spread an even thick layer without rubbing it in at all and it last about 2-3 weeks or washes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 we don't have a black president, there is an illegal hawaiian with a touch or black face illegal holding office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I stand by my commentary that the Meguiars equivalent is even better than Back to Black (I even took comparative pics to prove it), but both do the job and are recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 what about vasoline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 what about vasoline? Ask that to Lat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 no, I've heard somewhere that vasoline is a good replacement for Armor all and other protectants....anyone ever tried it? supposeably you can apply a thin coat to bring back luster and shine..... man no matter how i write that it just comes out bad.....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Maybe Latino would know about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 no, I've heard somewhere that vasoline is a good replacement for Armor all and other protectants....anyone ever tried it? supposeably you can apply a thin coat to bring back luster and shine..... man no matter how i write that it just comes out bad.....LOL Dude vaseline is not a protectant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Vaseline Vas·e·line [vássə ln] trademark a trademark for medical petroleum jelly and various skin-care products Microsoft® Encarta® 2007. © 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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