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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Processes, Products & Techniques => Topic started by: J_Speegle on May 08, 2013, 12:26:46 AM
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Been using this for a while on the plastic bits and pieces around many of these cars. Hate using Armor All since it has a number of negative side effects for me. Though the fresh new look does not last forever but you can simply rewipe and go again.
As always - just what has worked for me ;)
1- Today's item a 71-73 short console
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblk-1_zps611271d2.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblk-1_zps611271d2.jpg.html)
2- Console washed - dust all gone
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkwashed2_zpsea1103c1.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkwashed2_zpsea1103c1.jpg.html)
3- Rub the product onto the surface like the directions call for
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkwiped3_zps5a32c37e.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkwiped3_zps5a32c37e.jpg.html)
4- Following the direction the surface is allowed to set then rubbed to remove excess
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkrubed4_zps8a2963ec.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkrubed4_zps8a2963ec.jpg.html)
5- Finished console - well at least the plastic surfaces
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkdone5_zpsdb1b8ff2.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblkdone5_zpsdb1b8ff2.jpg.html)
Treated and untreaded halves of a full console
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblackonconsole_zps9f485058.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblackonconsole_zps9f485058.jpg.html)
71-73 kickpanels treated with Back to Black
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblk-kick_zps46352a1b.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/ConcoursMustang/Tools%20and%20products/Backtoblk-kick_zps46352a1b.jpg.html)
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Griot's has a bumper/molding treatment that is colored black and actually does a nice job at freshening black plastic pieces. The back to black stuff is pretty good though, have used it in the past.
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What about black exterior plastic/rubber surfaces? I haven't found anything that stands up to much water without spotting or dulling? Also noticed with some products tend to 'run' leaving a film on painted surfaced below.
I have used Mothers back to black and like it and also used Meguiar's rubber treatment with good results.