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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 04:12 PM
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Has anyone else had a problem with their side skirts fading and losing there shine. If so, is there anything you can use to buff them back to a shine or something. Thanks in advance.
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Mine still look new after almost four years of daily driving. If you post a picture it might be easier to suggest help.
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Can't tell it in pics and I have only had mine for about a year, I bought the front splitter and side skirts as a package and the front splitter still looks brand new.
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Originally Posted by Buckner21
Can't tell it in pics and I have only had mine for about a year, I bought the front splitter and side skirts as a package and the front splitter still looks brand new.
Who manufactured the package you bought? Maybe a light polish applied with a microfiber applicator pad will bring them back?
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Bought my side skirts several years ago from RPI Designs painted carbon flash. Still look like new, but my car stays in the garage and is not driven all that much. Perhaps it would be a different story if the car was a daily driver.
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I have not tried this product yet but ACS has a

Carbon Flash Black Paint Treatment Wax

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OP: Take pictures in direct sunlight so that we can see.
  • If you bought a lower grade product, it's possible the paint/clear coat is not up to par.
  • That part of the car can catch dirt and grime because of the way it sits. If you're not cleaning it properly, then it's possible it's starting to show its age. I power wash mine off before cleaning there.
In general, paint can be buffed/corrected and then topped off with a wax, sealant or ceramic. The combo SHOULD clean it up, but again....pictures are your friend.


Originally Posted by Ohioplayer1916
I have not tried this product yet but ACS has a

Carbon Flash Black Paint Treatment Wax

"Paint color wax" is a bit of a marketing technique and not a real thing. Sounds good though!
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My ACS Side Skits still look like new after 5 years
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