Help with dull wiper tray
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Bowling Green KY
I have used back to black on several vehicles, last more than a day...but not more than about a week. you are correct it doesnt last long. I would look into painting it or the carbon fiber approach a member offered.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Valdosta GA
Here is a picture from a show last year.
And here is a picture from the side showing the hood closed (it was actually a picture soon after installing my new CCW's).
A few other members have done the same thing so they probably have some better pictures of painting it. I just wanted to give you guys another alternative (I had trouble keeping mine clean in the South Georgia sun until I painted it).
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Sacramento CA
btw, I did the rear black bumper of my Saab 92x in "forever black" a few years ago. It still looks great. Maybe ill try it on the vette
WCC does have the carbon fiber cover - $229 + $85 shipping.
WCC does have the carbon fiber cover - $229 + $85 shipping.
Last edited by Kale; Jul 31, 2008 at 02:59 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Killeen TX
I use Griot's rubber and vinyl treatment. My car sits in the garage much of the time, so I don't know how it would work on really faded plastic, but it sure keeps mine looking good. It doesn't have any silicone in it.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 107
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From: West Columbia Republic of Texas
Took the cowl off, took to a local paint shop...they matched the color codes to the metallic pewter and now it's matched to the body color...looks great...they really should come from the factory like that.....
