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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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What is the best way to shine the windshield wiper tray? It has begun to look dull. Thanks.https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...illy_nilly.gif
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Not sure but I'd be interested also. I know there is a product called "back to black" but not sure if it's suitable for this area.

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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The guys over in the Car Care section probably have the answer to this one. I'd like to know as well though.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Chemical Guys FADE2BLACK-Instantly shines and protects vinyl, plastic, rubber, metal, glass, leather and many other materials. Sprayed surfaces are 100% DRY TO TOUCH water, dirt, and stain resistant. Cleans, shines lubricates and protects against moisture. Non staining anti-static.


used it before on lots of black trim and it works the same as another product that you will be told about but this costs less.

you can google is to get the link.
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The Back to Black should work also.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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back to black is just a thick silicone, i usually use mequires plastic shine
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Aerospace 303.
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Originally Posted by o2z51
back to black is just a thick silicone, i usually use mequires plastic shine
The operative word here is plastic. Any plastic protectant will be just fine.
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I use ICE on everything, paint and plastic-works great.
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Adam's VRT. It doesn't last as long as they claimed, but it looks great for a while. I'm sure there are better ones out there in the sense that they will last longer, but as far as appearance, VRT has the plastic come out looking great.
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I've used Mothers Back to Black too

Its good when you first apply it but I find it needs constant attention.
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Actually, you'd be amazed at what black paste shoe polish will do for dull, discolored, or stained, textured black plastic surfaces. Hand buffs out great also.



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It goes without saying, NEVER do this to any surface that will come in contact with clothing. Guess how I know?
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These suggestions work well but you can also paint it,I have seen body color and even chrome.
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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan
Aerospace 303.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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back to black works for about a day...lol... never lasts long... I am really looking into painting mine...


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We experienced the dull black plastic trim on our previous SUV (of another manufacturer). It was my wife's daily driver and the AZ sun/climate had really faded the plastic into more white than black.
I used WENOL metal polish figuring it couldn't hurt. With lots of elbow grease, tons of grime came off. It left a nice shiny black clean surface which was much easier to maintain.
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